Good morning, Beaumont.

Texas-born brand Twin Peaks held two fundraisers in July — its Dine & Donate Campaign ran from July 14 to 15 donating part of sales to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for Hill Country flood victims, and Twin Peaks Beaumont with Avalanche Food Group are aiming to raise $30,000 in July to provide grants that help Beaumont teachers buy classroom supplies.

Stephen Angelle, 23, from Port Arthur is facing a retrial for fatally shooting Jakobi Rubin on Dec.

27 following a fight in the 1100 block of Liberty Ave, and opening statements began Tuesday as a resident and a garbage truck driver provided key details—one witness said Angelle got his gun from his car after a fistfight.

Hardin County deputies aided by U.S. Marshals arrested California murder suspect Kenneth Haynes (37) in Sour Lake on Monday, July 14th, and he is held on a $1 million bond while awaiting extradition to California.

A new 17% tariff on fresh tomatoes from Mexico took effect after the U.S. withdrew from a trade agreement — many local restaurants now worry that costs may rise.

Business owners in the area say they expect modest price increases by fall — though some have not seen any changes yet.

The Port Neches-Groves school board approved a compensation package that gives teachers with 0-4 years a step+increase of $2,500 and those with 5+ years a step+increase of $5,000, while other employees will receive a 7% raise effective for the 2025-26 school year.

The board made its decision during a Monday night meeting.

City officials in Beaumont have installed slatted visors on traffic lights at six key intersections — including College Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway — to help drivers slow down by limiting their view of the lights.

Public works and police say the design aims to reduce confusion and prevent accidents, and the city will monitor the impact for any further adjustments.

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.

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.

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.

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.