Good morning, Beaumont.

The Baptist Ministers Union of Beaumont will kick off its three-day citywide youth expo with a free block party on Saturday, July 25 at Magnolia Park (2pm to 5pm) and the expo from July 28 to July 30 at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church will offer local youth activities and fellowship.

Barbara Wilson (owner of BAW Resale and Interiors LLC) urged city leaders and police to boost patrols downtown after vandalism, trespassing, and theft caused rising repair costs and diminished customer confidence.

Her letter comes as downtown revitalization efforts continue.

Residents at Jefferson House Apartments have endured foul, stagnant water in the parking lot for months, prompting the Beaumont City Council to order the property owner to fix the problem within 10 days or face city intervention—residents say it affects daily access and attracts mosquitoes.

Stonewood Hospice has opened a new inpatient unit in the Medical Center of Southeast Texas that offers short-term hospice care to patients regardless of hospice provider, giving families another option during shifts in patient needs * and enabling them to continue care with their preferred team.

Community Funday

5 p.m. — Lamar University — Free entry — Enjoy giant water slides, games, and live music at this vibrant community celebration.