Good morning, Beaumont.

Beaumont attorney J. Thad Heartfield led dozens of volunteers across the Texas Hill Country to search for his missing son, 22-year-old Aidan, who called at 4 a.m. on July 4 in Hunt when floodwater surged—after his girlfriend and two friends, whose bodies were recovered, were swept away.

Kelly Catholic High School graduate Ella Cahill was recovered late Tuesday after being swept away in the Kerr County floods—officials continue searching for Aidan Heartfield, who was swept from a family cabin along the Guadalupe River while families wait for answers.

ExxonMobil was recognized by the Beaumont City Council on July 2 for its 409 Scholars program that gives rising seniors a hands-on look at energy careers—students toured a refinery and learned that good jobs do not require a college degree.

The program began in 2022 and recently had its largest class with 30 scholars.

Police say Charles Leaven, 39, is the person of interest in a domestic violence shooting that occurred around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday on the 2300 block of Poplar Street and left a woman with gunshot wounds to her face and hand—she is now in serious condition at a local hospital while the investigation continues.

Terry Don Thompson was sentenced to 3 years after pleading guilty to using a fake identity to buy a $90,000 Cadillac Escalade Tuesday in Houston — Beaumont police and the Southeast Texas Auto Taskforce identified him using facial recognition during a sting operation.

The Beaumont Art League will open its SCAPES exhibit—featuring more than 50 works by about 20 Texas artists—on Saturday, July 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at its Gulf Avenue location with free admission and a reception to follow.

Southeast Texas law enforcement returned from the Texas Hill Country after aiding search and recovery efforts following devastating floods that damaged homes and infrastructure.

They worked at Camp Mystic (with teams from Jasper and Jefferson Counties) and helped a Beaumont father search for his missing son (Aidan Heartfield), rechecking large areas to assist local families.

After devastating floods killed 36 children, including 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker who was at Camp Mystic, grief counselors at Elijah’s Place in Beaumont are offering support to families and urging parents to talk with their children about loss—using play therapy to help them express their feelings.

Beaumont restaurant inspections from June 16 to 28 showed most eateries earned an A grade with scores between 91 and 94—locations like Bayou Bar, Happy Donut and World of Color Development Center recorded no demerits while others faced minor issues such as missing sanitizer setups, expired certificates and maintenance problems. The reports underline the city's strong commitment to food safety.

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.

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

5-6:30 p.m. — McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Celebrate and appreciate local educators with a friendly gathering at the museum.