Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Father Leonard Ogbonna from CHRISTUS Southeast Texas advised parents on talking with their children about grief—he explained how to help kids cope with loss amid school shootings and deaths from flooding. FOX 4 Beaumont
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Beaumont's new owners of the Gilbert Building received unanimous tax abatement approval to renovate the historic structure for $4 to $6 million—residents voiced concerns about long-term public fund losses. Texas Roadhouse will begin an indoor dining expansion in October while Taqueria Cotija in Nederland closed this week and a state job report showed a 603-job decrease from June to July. Beaumont Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont ISD is facing a shortage of 13 bus drivers that is delaying student arrivals and forcing office staff to drive buses while handling their regular work—district officials say the problem is worsening and are offering paid training through the district's website. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont Art League artist Meredith McMurray made a handmade cross—honoring fallen Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell—to complete the Beaumont Police Department's memorial wall after Officer Cesar Beattie searched for a maker this summer. 12 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christus Orthopedics launched a Saturday clinic for Beaumont student-athletes to treat sports injuries faster. The clinic on Metropolitian Drive opened last weekend with six patients and will be open from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through November—helping athletes get care soon after late-week games. 12 News Now
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Texas Thunder Karaoke Night
9 p.m. — Soggy Bottom Saloon — Free entry — Enjoy the best honky tonk country tunes and karaoke under the stars at this lively event.
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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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VIVA! Beaumont Hispanic Festival
3-8 p.m. — Beaumont Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
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Computer Basics Course
3:30-4:00 p.m. — Elmo Willard Library — Registration required — Learn the essentials of computer usage in a friendly library setting.
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Beaumont Butterfly Release
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Doggett Ford Park — Free entry — Celebrate nature's beauty at the 13th Annual Butterfly Release event with family-friendly activities.
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Crafting Club
10-11 a.m. — Elmo Willard Library — Free entry — A creative haven for crochet, knitting, sewing, and cross-stitch enthusiasts.
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Art with Kassie
11 AM – 12 PM — Elmo Willard Library — Free entry — Explore the fundamentals of art focusing on shapes with Ms. Kassie.
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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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MercyMe & TobyMac Concert
7-9 p.m. — Ford Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of live music with two of the biggest names in Christian music.
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