Good morning, Beaumont.

Many Beaumont residents attended Aidan Heartfield's funeral service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 26, while others watched the live stream at All Saints Episcopal School to honor the youth who lost his life in the Guadalupe River flood on July 4.

His family and community remember him for his kind nature and love for the outdoors—an impact that will live on in Beaumont.

Baptist Ministers' Union of Beaumont will host a citywide youth-led explosion event for over 1,000 students returning to school from Tuesday, August 5th through Thursday, August 7th.

Speakers including Pastor G.W. Lewis and Pastor Kirkland Hall will present each evening at 7 p.m.

Silsbee is mourning Melissa Smart—the executive director of the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce—killed in an 18-wheeler crash on FM 92 late Friday night that also claimed her husband Otis Smart Jr., his cousin Terry Smart, and his brother Triston Smart.

Melissa Smart, the Silsbee Chamber executive director, and three family members died in a UTV crash on Farm Road 92 in Hardin County late Friday night on July 25—one other passenger was hospitalized.

Police arrested the getaway driver involved in an armed robbery at the Tobacco 409 store on Washington Boulevard—authorities are still searching for the 38-year-old suspect who allegedly robbed the clerk and the business at gunpoint.

Between June 30 and July 12, Beaumont Public Health inspections showed restaurant scores ranging from 79 to 100 and many locations had issues with sanitation, rusty shelves, undated food, and pests like gnats and cockroaches—some places fixed problems on the spot while others must await follow-up checks.

CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital urged parents to update required vaccines for children before school begins in two weeks—Texas law needs immunizations like polio, measles, and chickenpox for enrollment and officials stress the importance of handwashing to help stop infections.

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.

8th Annual Catholic Men's Conference

7-8 AM — Ford Arena — Check website for ticket info — A gathering focused on faith and fellowship for men in the community.

Eli Young Band Acoustic Performance

6-10 p.m. — The Venue at Belle Oaks — Reserved seating options available — Enjoy a limited seating acoustic show featuring your favorite Eli Young Band songs along with a delicious BBQ menu.