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Beaumont
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Texas Stages will host the 4th annual White Linen Night on Friday, August 22 at The Event Centre in Downtown Beaumont—guests will enjoy local art, live entertainment including Little Women the Musical, and food and drinks from Elena’s Mexican Restaurant while supporting youth programs; the event will also honor local artist Ines Alvirdes. FOX 4 Beaumont
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The DPS investigated a single-vehicle crash on Highway 124 near Bill Gaulding Road in Hamshire that caused a fatality when the Ford Explorer hit a tree and flipped over—Capt. Crystal Holmes warned drivers to avoid the area due to traffic delays. KFDM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Beaumont re-positioned over 40,000 cases of bottled water on August 19th as part of its hurricane readiness plan amid forecasted storms — the move helps protect workers and supports local relief efforts following past events. Beaumont Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Zena Stephens is urging the public to help locate Jorge Alberto Del Fierro Jr.—a fugitive accused of aggravated assault and family violence after choking a person he lived with. KFDM
- ➤ Edward Hoffman of Vidor faces charges for sending child sexual abuse material to an undercover detective in Montgomery County—nonprofit groups and local organizations in Beaumont are working with police to help young victims and pursue further leads. 12 News Now
- ➤ Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens is asking the public to help locate Jorge Alberto Del Fierro Jr.—accused of choking a family member and committing aggravated assault in a case of family violence—to prevent any further harm in the community. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Marsel Brejon Davis, 33, was sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison on Aug 19 after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl — officers arrested him during a traffic stop and later searched his Pinchback Rd apartment where they found fentanyl, pressed pills, marijuana and firearms during an extensive investigation. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richard Perkins, the first Black opera singer from southeast Texas, died on August 9 after battling lung cancer. A wake is scheduled for this Friday at 6 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church in Beaumont — funeral services will be held this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Arthur. FOX 4 Beaumont
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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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