Good morning, Beaumont.

The Crosswalks walking tour invites residents to explore downtown history and future as it begins this Friday, Sept.

18 and runs every Friday and Saturday until Oct. 31. The tour highlights landmarks (including the Kyle and Petroleum Buildings) while encouraging downtown redevelopment and conversation.

Wanda Grimes, a community advocate who fought for tougher DWI laws after her son’s death, died Sunday, Sept.

13; family and friends will gather at Broussard’s for a memorial on Thursday, Sept. 17 with a funeral service on Friday, Sept. 18.

Jamie Scott (owner of boutique Elle and Scott in the Mildred Building) said recurring trespassing and erratic behavior force her to lock the door after dark, which risks losing customers.

Mayor Roy West urged police calls for disruptive behavior while noting that homelessness is not a crime.

CenterPoint Energy said in a Sept.

14 SEC filing that an unauthorized party accessed some customer data through an external system, and the company has engaged cybersecurity experts while ensuring electric & gas services remain undisrupted and will notify affected customers as required by law.

CenterPoint Energy said an unauthorized party accessed some customer data in a breach filed with the SEC on Sept.

14. The company launched an investigation with outside experts and said electric and gas services remain undisrupted for customers in Beaumont’s service area—affected individuals will be notified as required.

The Symphony of SETX will open its 74th season on Saturday, Sept.

19 at 7:30 p.m. with 'The American Voice' concert featuring works by Barber, Copland, Bernstein, and Rachmaninoff — narrated by Jordan Williams.

Beaumont ISD is asking parents, staff, and community members to help improve student attendance after finishing last year at 89.6 percent; the district now aims for 92 percent and held discussions today (with over 17,000 absences) to find solutions for barriers like transportation and healthcare support.

Julie Gauthier, who rose through PNGISD ranks as a student and principal, becomes superintendent tonight after a 21-day waiting period as lone finalist.

She replaces Dr. Mike Gonzales, who will serve as Superintendent Emeritus until the end of the year.

Enrollment at Texas State University System institutions reached a record 107,534 students, with Lamar State College Orange up 11%, Lamar Institute of Technology up 16% and Lamar State College Port Arthur up 12%, and this growth shows an overall rise in undergraduate+graduate and dual credit enrollments across the state.

A 48-year-old father of 3 and full-time pastor made his college football debut today at his college home field, sparking curiosity among local sports fans.

His unique step into the game adds an unexpected twist to Beaumont's sports scene.