Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Beaumont.
Innovative Air Solutions donated two A/C units as part of the Feel the Love program + one unit is now cooling Kibbe House at Spindletop Center in Port Arthur to support residents with mental health and substance use challenges while the other will be installed for Heather McCormick of Orange on Thursday.
A pilot test for the fee-waiving Chick-fil-A hotspot delivery program will launch at the College St. location—serving CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Outpatient Pavilion and nearby workplaces—and will offer free delivery during high-demand periods for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The program is one of four sites chosen nationwide and will use a dynamic pricing model to manage order volumes.
Country music star Cody Johnson canceled his remaining tour dates after he announced he must have immediate surgery for a ruptured eardrum — he said he will try to return to performing in 2026, including a Houston rodeo set — and urged fans to await updates on new dates.
Linde heavy hauls will close U.S. 69 northbound frontage roads from Farm Road 3514 to the U.S. 69/Texas 347 connector from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. from Monday to Saturday.
TxDOT said heavy hauls on Texas 347 between 8 and 10 p.m. will last about 30 minutes, and drivers should use an alternate route.
Adult Protective Services has warned seniors and disabled residents to watch for financial scams during Financial Exploitation Awareness Month.
The agency will hold its annual workshop on October 22nd from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lakeside Center—where officials will explain common scams.
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.
Brothers of the Heart
7-10 p.m. — Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the excitement as talented artists unite to create fresh and thrilling performances.
Halloween Bash at Soggy Bottom Saloon
9 p.m. — Soggy Bottom Saloon — Free entry with costume — Celebrate Halloween with a night full of fun, prizes, and festive costumes.
Tea & Sweets with CASA and Pathways
6-7 p.m. — Elmo Willard Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of herbal teas and conversations about youth in foster care.
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