Sunday, September 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Public Utility Commission approved Entergy Texas' plan to build two new natural gas power plants that will add 1,200 MW to the grid by mid-2028. The Legend Power Station in Port Arthur and the Lone Star Power Station near Cleveland will power over 300,000 homes and create more than 9,000 construction jobs. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, locals celebrated early Hispanic Heritage Month in Beaumont with a cabalgata featuring riders on horses, 4-wheelers, cars and hay trailers to honor Mexico's Independence Day on September 16 (a tradition rooted in Mexican charrería). Organizers from Migrantes Hidalgo and Rancho Los Ramirez said the event included tambora music, a flag bearer and a ribbon race called carrera de cintas that tied cultural pride to tradition. 12 News Now
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Port Arthur Memorial High School has a new principal, Angel Murphy, who is determined to improve student performance and change the school’s low ratings—she plans to enforce a stricter teacher dress code and boost support programs for at-risk students. Murphy brings years of experience from the ninth Grade Center and aims to expand college credit opportunities with Lamar University to help students succeed. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont leaders including city council, school board, and Lamar Institute officials met Tuesday to plan a program that will guide youth toward trade degrees and local job opportunities — they aim to include mentoring and apprenticeship options in their pitch. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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Classic Movie Night: Terminator 2
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the iconic sci-fi action of Terminator 2 at this classic movie night.
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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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