Good morning, Beaumont.

The SETX Strong Families Coalition is hosting its 3rd Annual Family Summit on Saturday, Aug.

29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont, where families can access practical tools, services and community connections with free lunch and childcare; registration is available online.

On Aug. 20, Nancy Jones, widow of country music legend George Jones, told the Drifting Cowboy podcast how she spent 32 years helping him battle addiction while recalling his early days performing in Beaumont (a nod to his local roots).

Beaumont Superintendent Sandi Massey said teacher staffing is 94% filled (with 56 vacancies) as first days of school begin, and enrollment is at about 14,378 with a clearer picture expected by Sept.

1. She also outlined new football game rules, certification requirements, and student conduct policies for class and games.

County officials in Chambers, Tyler and Newton announced burn bans today because a 4.63-inch drop in rain at Beaumont amid dry conditions has increased wildfire risk; they will review weather conditions to decide when to lift the ban.