Good morning, Beaumont.

Starfish is a laid-back mama cat from Beaumont Animal Care who was found at an apartment complex with her kittens and is now looking for a loving home.

She has not been tested around dogs—she will need a slow introduction to other pets if not kept as the only animal.

A quick-thinking caller rescued a turkey that was chased by two dogs on the 5200 block of Laurel Avenue in west Beaumont by keeping it safe in a car until ACO Hettinger and trainee ACO Nevils secured the dogs; if unclaimed the turkey will be available for adoption — the fee is $20.

Beaumont police investigated an aggravated assault when a woman allegedly struck a victim with her car on June 10—after a disturbance, a judge issued an arrest warrant for Dashun Robertson, 40, and officers sought witness Thaddeus Gobert, 43, to provide more details as the victim sustained multiple injuries.

Beaumont Independent School District now requires early registration for the 2025-2026 school year to receive backpacks—only about 5,000 of roughly 16,000 students have registered so far.

The district will host school supply giveaway events in July and August at several local venues to help ensure that all students are ready for class.

Jefferson County jail is renovating its facility with new single-cell dorms to reduce overcrowding and improve safety for violent inmates—each dorm will house 26 inmates with beds, toilets, and water fountains while correctional officers continue to monitor the cells.

Sheriff Stephens said the changes help protect both inmates and staff until court hearings.

Southeast Texas sheriff’s offices are preparing to comply with Senate Bill 8 that requires them to assist ICE starting January 1, 2026.

Orange County signed a memorandum for ICE’s Warrant Service Officer program—while Jasper, Newton, and Jefferson counties also opted in—to notify ICE when undocumented individuals are held in custody.

Dr. Kevin Dean, a general surgeon at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital, was diagnosed with a hernia earlier this year and had the procedure performed by colleague Dr. Iumy Torres — he said the simple operation shows that even experienced doctors can become patients.

McKayla Hranicky of Port Neches-Groves was named the 2025 Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Softball Player of the Year after posting a .513 batting average with 32 RBIs and recording 221 strikeouts at a 2.69 ERA during her junior season.

The Super Gold Softball Team features 10 players from nine schools + Little Cypress-Mauriceville coach Dena Adkins earned Coach of the Year after guiding her team to an undefeated district record.

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.

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.

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.

Wayne Toups & Stalekracker Cajun Music Fest

12 p.m. — The Venue at Belle Oaks — All tickets include food — Celebrate a Sunday funday with Grammy winner Wayne Toups and live cooking by Stalekracker.

SETTA Summer Tennis Day Camp

2-5 p.m. — 6475 College St, Beaumont, TX — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of tennis training hosted by SETTA and Lamar University.