Good morning, Beaumont.

Sapphire, a sweet one-eyed stray brought in on Sept.

25 at Beaumont Animal Care, is now available for adoption at a fee of $70—she was recently spayed and is about a year and a half old.

Winter, a playful four-month-old puppy mix weighing 25 pounds and expected to grow to 70 pounds, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas in Beaumont—he is now play yard eligible with all vaccinations.

The shelter operates at manageable capacity and holds intakes on Tuesdays and Fridays while requiring a completed adoption application.

CiCi and Will Steward are outraged that Camp Mystic will reopen an adjacent camp next summer while the search for their missing daughter Cile continues after a tragic July 4 flooding that claimed 27 lives—one of them Beaumont’s Mary Grace Baker.

A chain-reaction crash nearly two weeks ago hospitalized five Southeast Texans after an 18-wheeler hit an SUV that veered into a group of motorcycle riders returning from a ride.

Local leaders from Beaumont Hard Riders urge drivers and riders to check blind spots and maintain their bikes to help prevent similar accidents — safety is a shared duty.

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day was observed on the last Wednesday of September and personal trainer Tayna Hansen from CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health and Wellness Center advised women to start their health journey now—emphasizing the importance of healthy living every day.

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.

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.

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.

Beaumont Oktoberfest 2025

3-8 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate fall with food vendors, beer, and local culture at this bustling Oktoberfest event.

Porter Classic & Masters Pro Atlas Bodybuilding Show

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticketed event — Watch incredible athletes compete in the art of bodybuilding at this prestigious local show.

Beaumont Comic Con 2025

October 17-19 — Ford Arena — Cost info not provided — The 7th Annual Beaumont Comic Con returns for an exciting weekend of comics and toy programming.

Free Family Arts Day

10 AM – 2 PM — Art Museum of Southeast Texas — Free entry — Enjoy a creative family day with exciting art projects themed around 'Eat-A-Bug'.

Bram Stoker's Dracula Performance

7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Check for pricing — Witness the enchanting tale of Dracula as he makes his way to England and stirs up romance and chaos.

Classic Movie Night: The Phantom Of The Opera

7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $10 — Experience the 1925 horror classic with a live organ score in a historic venue.

Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market

12-4 p.m. — Urban Roots Farm to table — Free entry — Celebrate fall with a local farmer's market highlighting community, culture, and cultivation.