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Beaumont
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Port Neches-Groves ISD board voted Monday night to place a $75 million bond issue on the November 4 ballot—aiming to fund improvements like a new high school auditorium that doubles as a community center, roof repairs, and enlarging the transportation center without raising taxes. The board will host public meetings at 5 p.m. on Sept 8 and Oct 13 at the Administration Building for community feedback. KFDM
- ➤ Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath said Beaumont ISD will soon see major changes as state law forces a choice—either to close a failing campus or to replace the district board with appointed managers. He explained that repeated academic failures, including five consecutive failing ratings at some BISD schools, have led the state to step in to support local students. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont voters will decide on Proposition A in November — a $58 million package for better drainage, street repairs and a sidewalk master plan along Fannett Road — as part of a $264 million bond split into five parts. 12 News Now
- ➤ Jefferson County Drainage District 6 named Wallace Butch Wilson as its new general manager and he began his job on Monday. He will lead the $45 million Corely Diversion Project to improve drainage in Beaumont — the project will redirect water from Hillebrandt Bayou to the Neches River. KFDM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new speakeasy will soon open at 304 Orleans Street, offering hidden entry with a password, vintage decor and live jazz. Co-owners Jeremy Hawa and his wife Shanna plan to begin construction in early 2026 and expect a late spring or early summer opening for a venue that serves craft cocktails and targets a 25-and-up crowd—supporting downtown revitalization. Beaumont Enterprise
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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.
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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.
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3rd Annual Butterfly Release in Honor of Recovery Month
The 3rd Annual Butterfly Release is a heartfelt community event hosted by the Recovery Council of Southeast Texas, celebrating National Recovery Month. Guests will release live butterflies as powerful symbols of hope, healing, and new beginnings for individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health challenges.
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