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Beaumont
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont has approved a public art project that uses community-collected ribbons—transformed into a mosaic by artist Ines Alvidres—to honor local victims of the summer floods including Mary Grace Baker, Aiden Heartfield, Ella Cahill and Joyce Badon. The city will collect ribbons at Rogers Park from Sept. 2 to Sept. 16 as project details are finalized. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont officials approved a public art installation to honor four local flood victims with a mosaic made from community-collected ribbons. Community members will drop off ribbons at Rogers Park's Dowlen Parking Lot from September 2 to 16—artist Ines Alvidres will design the tribute—linking remembrance and healing. KFDM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont police are investigating an altercation on Center Street near Some Other Place that left one person critically injured with a stab wound to his back — a second person was also hurt and a suspect is in custody after officers responded at 10:30 a.m. today. KFDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ExxonMobil asked for a permit for its Rose Carbon Capture project during a Tuesday night public hearing in Jefferson County, and some Cheek residents said they worry about the safety of the nearby injection well. The Texas Railroad Commission has not granted approval yet, and the project remains under review. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont will enforce higher fines on illegal roadside bandit signs on September 1 — a first offense costing $1,000, a second $2,500 and a third $5,000 under a new state law that aims to clean up the city. 12 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A list of 10 top high school football games in Southeast Texas has been released, starting with Hamshire-Fannett at Little Cypress-Mauriceville today at 7:30 p.m. and continuing with matchups featuring local rivalries—each game set to decide district titles and playoff chances throughout the fall season. Beaumont Enterprise
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Classic Movie Night - The Dark Knight
7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A cinematic experience featuring one of the most acclaimed superhero films of all time.
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Homeschool Workshop: Journaling for Confidence and Creativity
10-11:30 a.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Explore journaling practices that inspire confidence and creativity at this interactive workshop for kids.
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Comedy Night with Brad Williams
7-8:30 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — Ticket prices from $60 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Brad Williams in Beaumont.
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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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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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