Good morning, Beaumont.

Traffic on U.S. 69 near West Cardinal Drive and South 4th Street was light, though drivers on U.S. 69 south near Delaware Street experienced a slowdown.

Heavy congestion stalled Interstate 10 westbound from Vidor near the Neches River—traffic eased between Finger Street and North 7th Street.

Texas Game Wardens and multiple agencies—including the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, and Sabine County and Parish Sheriff's Offices—are searching for 21-year-old Peyton Hughes, a Campbellsville University student who went missing from Toledo Bend Reservoir while pre-fishing for a Bassmaster Kayak Series event.

Beaumont artist Inez Alvidrez brings bold color to local streets to celebrate her Hispanic heritage as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

This weekend, she takes a piece of Beaumont to Waco with a new exhibit running through Dec. 9 — her work shows strength, love, and a special family legacy.

U.S. News released its 2026 rankings for Texas colleges and Lamar University in Beaumont ranked between 395-434 in National Universities and 294 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

Texas schools such as Rice, UT Austin and Texas A&M earned high marks—nearly 1,700 colleges were evaluated on measures like graduation, retention and student outcomes.

TxDOT announced that I-10 westbound at Washington Boulevard will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Oct.

9 — traffic will be detoured via frontage roads with no closure on Oct. 4.

Bridge City beat Lumberton by a score of 40 to 17 in week five of high school football on Friday night in Southeast Texas — scores and highlights from other games have been updated.

Tailgate Party Week 5 concluded with 16 matchups—among them, Memorial winning 62 to 0 over United, Nederland beating Splendora 56 to 6, PNG defeating Lake Creek 45 to 21, and Hardin beating Orangefield 38 to 29—and final scores were announced for all games.

Today, final scores from Tailgate Party Week 5 were released with Memorial winning 62 to 0 over United and Nederland defeating Splendora 56 to 6.

Other games showed scores from PNG beating Lake Creek 45 to 21 to Hardin-Jefferson edging Livingston 37 to 20 — details that captured a competitive tailgate atmosphere.

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.