Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Beaumont will host its annual Fourth of July celebration at the Downtown Event Centre and Lake at 700 Crockett Street on Friday, July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with free entry and food trucks available. Live music by headliner Paul Childers, The Hype Band and local performer Luke Whitney will feature along with a fireworks display launching toward the Neches River at 9 p.m.—a patriotic performance will also take place at 8 p.m. at Julie Rogers Theatre. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bob Castro and his daughter Angela Watford retraced the footsteps of his mother Caroline Reyna Castro—who worked as a welder at the old Pennsylvania Shipyards during World War II—by touring the historic island in the Neches River between the Purple Heart Bridge and Port of Beaumont last week. They also visited the Tyrrell Historical Library to research more about her legacy. Beaumont Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Metin Isik, a nearly 30-year education veteran with international experience in Turkey, Bulgaria, Bosnia, and Oman, has been named principal of Harmony Science Academy — Beaumont Middle and High School. He said he believes every child deserves a future full of possibilities — a focus that will drive his efforts to improve STEM education and student success. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont officials and community partners broke ground on June 25th at the site of the new VA clinic at 3295 College St.—the expanded facility, built by a veteran-owned firm, will be twice as large as the current clinic and offer services like primary care, mental health, radiology, rehabilitation, and prosthetics while construction is set to last two years. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont residents still have trouble flushing their toilets after heavy rain as the city uses vacuum trucks and check valves for short-term relief along with a $6 million annual plan for long-term sewer repairs—recent improvements have reduced overflow and service calls since 2023. Mayor Roy West and councilmembers have addressed these concerns as new data-driven programs help predict and prevent future issues. KFDM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont Renegades won the National Arena League championship by beating the Omaha Beef 37-29 earlier this month at Doggett Ford Arena and will be honored next Tuesday at a Beaumont City Council meeting at 1 p.m. Fans can also celebrate by buying commemorative shirts and official game footballs from GOAT Sports — marking the team's strong first season. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Isaiah Reed of Hamshire-Fannett showed strong athletic skill last season by recording 7 touchdowns and 40 tackles while posting a 41-inch vertical leap and a 10.9-second 100-meter dash at college camps - numbers that led several programs including Lamar University to offer him a scholarship. Named District 9-4A-II Newcomer of the Year in 2024, he said his hard work drives him to help his team defend its district title next season. Beaumont Enterprise
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sea Rim Striders FREE Summer Run/Walk Series #8
12:00 a.m. — 3930 Babe Zaharias Dr, Beaumont, TX — Free entry — Celebrate Turkey Trot week with a themed 5K Run/Walk in the heart of Beaumont.
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 2025 Golf Tournament
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Tyrrell Park — No Refunds — Enjoy a fun day of golf at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church tournament.
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