Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spice of the Season 2025 will host its Wild West event on July 25th at Doggett Ford Park where guests dress as cowboys, saloon girls & outlaws while supporting the Beaumont Chamber Foundation & its leadership programs. Director Chris Partin and Kym Johns from Plumbing Solutions discussed plans that will fund vital community programs. FOX 4 Beaumont
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont police are investigating a death after a body was found in the garage of a vacant home on the 3100 block of Sabine Pass Avenue during a 5:15 p.m. call, and an autopsy has been ordered—details remain limited as investigators continue their work. KFDM
- ➤ Beaumont police arrested a suspect after chasing a reported stolen SUV that caused several minor wrecks on Washington Boulevard and Major Drive before crashing near the intersection of Highway 105 and Eastex Freeway—where the suspect hit his head and damaged both vehicles. KFDM
- ➤ 30-year-old Travon Alexander was indicted for murder after he fatally shot 33-year-old Joel Jenkins during a disturbance at a dominoes game on May 13th around 1:05 a.m. in north Beaumont—police said the incident left one man dead. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ iRule Dance hosted its annual Princess Camp on Wednesday, July 16 in Beaumont where over a dozen girls dressed as princesses and enjoyed crafts, dancing and games — counselors read stories to the campers. Beaumont Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 15, a Beaumont police officer rescued an injured Great Horned owl from the middle of Park and Forsythe Streets downtown—animal care teams provided specialized treatment and plan to return it to the wild once it has healed. Beaumont Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont city officials approved a pipe bursting plan on Tuesday that lets city manager Kenneth Williams contract with King Solutions Services to repair broken water lines on Grand and Magnolia Avenues. The project will replace older, brittle pipes with high-density polyethylene pipes—designed to last up to 75 years—to help prevent future waterline issues. KFDM
- ➤ Deputies in Jefferson County completed an eight-hour autism training session to learn how to recognize stimming—repetitive movements common in autism that are sometimes mistaken for defiance or drug use. Constable Jevonne Pollard said the training builds trust with the community—an approach that may become required for all officers statewide. 12 News Now
- ➤ The Beaumont City Council expanded a contract with Stonehenge Holdings to plan a downtown hotel and convention center and boosted the budget to $450,000—Council Member Cory Crenshaw secured an amendment to have voters decide before additional funds are spent, with the item set for the November ballot. 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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