Good morning, Beaumont.

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Beaumont for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest after reports described him riding shirtless on a bike—officers said he later pointed his firearm at a woman at Chaisson Park and he is now held at Jefferson County jail.

Beaumont police charged 47-year-old Ronald Speights with murder after he struck 46-year-old Browin Williams on the 1200 block of Corley Avenue at 7:45 a.m.—he then drove her to Baptist Hospital where she died and Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. ordered an autopsy.

Beaumont police investigated the death of a 46 year old woman who was struck by a vehicle on Corley Avenue on June 20 and died at Baptist Hospital—Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. ordered an autopsy.

Beaumont residents expressed concern over a series of violent crimes this week and urged leaders to fund youth programs—while police stated the incidents are targeted and rely on community tips to act swiftly.

Justin Colley was taken into custody by Silsbee Police after he allegedly stole a Mustang at gunpoint during a test drive and is charged with aggravated robbery—he claimed he stole the car to deliver classified intelligence to the CIA because he said America was in danger.

ExxonMobil graduated 30 high school students Friday from its 409 Energy Scholars Program— the largest class since the program began — at Lamar Institute of Technology.

The two-week program allowed Beaumont Independent School District students to tour ExxonMobil facilities and explore energy career opportunities.

Beaumont drivers face recurring flooding on I-10 near Sam's Club when heavy rain fills the westbound lane and forces commuters to take feeder roads to avoid hydroplaning.

TxDOT said flash flooding and the ongoing I-10 interchange project set to finish in 2026 are behind the drainage issues.

Alter's Gem Jewelry Buying Event

N/A — Mon, Jun 23 – Wed, Jun 25 — Alter's Gem Jewelry — Free evaluations offered — Meet expert estate buyers for honest jewelry assessments.

Rain Barrel Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — R C Miller Memorial Library — $50 — Construct your own rain barrel to take home and learn about water conservation.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration 2025

5-9 p.m. — Downtown Event Centre — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Classic Movie Night: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience the magic of E.T. with friends at a classic movie night.

For The Record: Beaumont Event

6 p.m. — For The Record — Cost info not provided — Discover a day packed with live music and art exhibitions in Beaumont.

2025 Summer Camp for Young Golfers

9 a.m.-11 a.m. — BT3 Golf Academy — Cost varies — Improve your golfing skills with competitive games at this engaging summer camp.

Classic Movie Night: Raiders Of The Lost Ark

7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Check website for price — Experience the thrilling adventure of Indiana Jones on the big screen.

Spindletop Roller Derby Showdown

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Beaumont Civic Center — Tickets required — Watch the Spindletop Roller Girls take on Cedar Creek Lake in an exciting flat-track roller derby match.