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Beaumont
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont Police Department is mourning Lt. Curtis Breaux, a 39-year veteran who died following a medical emergency, and is coordinating funeral arrangements with his family. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Broussard’s on July 23 (with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m.), and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on July 24 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica before interment at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. KFDM
- ➤ Students from churches across Texas worked over the past week to help repair homes in Jefferson County after Hurricane Harvey by removing debris, cleaning up, and supporting construction efforts — part of an ongoing recovery. Director David Scott said the group from Bounce aimed to assist residents still coping with storm damage. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ The Beaumont Police Department mourned Lt. Curtis Breaux, a 39-year veteran who passed away at 60 following a medical emergency at his home. Memorial services include a family gathering from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 at Broussard’s in Beaumont and a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 24 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica — with interment at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Aidan Heartfield was escorted home on Sunday via Calder Avenue at 5 p.m.—he was the last of four Beaumont natives lost during the July 4 flood in Kerr County. His recovery, confirmed by DNA on Saturday, ended a week-long search amidst community vigils and banners along the route. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Students from Texas churches helped repair homes in Jefferson County last week after Hurricane Harvey caused significant damage—about 60 students and sponsors from Bounce worked on construction, debris removal, and cleanup with local groups to support affected residents. KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 11, the Fourth Annual Gumbo Clayfest at The Art Studio, Inc. in Beaumont drew a good crowd as local ceramic artist Greg Busceme worked with three visiting artists—Tom Belden of Arizona, Chris Leonard of McAllen, and Gary 'Greeny' Greenberg of Pennsylvania—to display finished work for sale. Busceme said the festival overcame funding issues and offered free clay workshops that let attendees join the creative process while he plans to expand the event next year. Beaumont Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Beaumont residents attended a city open house to offer feedback on a proposed $179M bond that funds park, facility, infrastructure and downtown projects — including expensive items like golf course renovations and a new police headquarters. City officials will review the input — with a final bond committee meeting set for July 22 — to decide on adding drainage improvements and other projects. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Classic Movie Night: Adventures in Babysitting
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $6 — Enjoy a nostalgic movie night featuring a babysitter's urban escapades with kids in tow.
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First Thursday Cinema Club: Rushmore
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $6 for adults — Enjoy a classic film about love, rivalry, and quirky high school antics.
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Tommy Davidson: Here Goes Nothing Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Tickets from $37 — Comedian Tommy Davidson brings his humor to Beaumont with his Here Goes Nothing tour.
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