Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce held its 122nd annual meeting Tuesday at the Civic Center, where leaders were honored with awards and the gavel passed to new chair Dana Simmons for the 2025-26 fiscal year—aiming to boost clear communication and community engagement. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ A Nederland family in Beaumont has turned their yard into a haunted display open throughout the Halloween season, where actors such as Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger roam the grounds on weekends and visitors enjoy free candy until 9 p.m. The family, led by Stacy Ward — a big fan of the holiday — updates the exhibit each year to offer a fun, safe attraction for locals of all ages. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont will host a free lecture on the 1900 Galveston hurricane at 6:30 p.m. where author and researcher Shelley Kelly shares eyewitness accounts and Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick explains modern disaster preparedness protocols—seating is limited so early arrival is encouraged. 12 News Now
- ➤ Sparkle and Charm Boutique will host its first ever R&B Runway: A Black and White Affair event in Beaumont on October 11th. The event will feature a fashion show from 5pm to 8pm and a concert at 9pm with local artist Andre Pitre and musician David Sylvester—owner Monica Mishaw and publicist Jah Jah discussed the event on the noon show. FOX 4 Beaumont
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lamar University will host Cardinal View on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center and the Setzer Student Center so prospective students and families can tour the campus, learn about academic majors and financial aid, and meet faculty—current students will share their campus life experiences. Beaumont Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont City Council will hold a special meeting Friday at 9 a.m. to vote on forming a 16-member oversight committee for a $264 million bond—some council members questioned the secretive process used to select committee members, while Mayor Roy West and Council member AJ Turner defended the timeline due to time constraints. Beaumont Enterprise
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ October is National Physical Therapy Awareness month in Beaumont — local experts say therapy improves mobility, strength, and overall wellness — and the campaign raises consumer understanding of its benefits. This effort highlights the role of therapeutic care in building resilience and changing lives. FOX 4 Beaumont
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Beaumont Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — MacKenzie's Pub — Tickets required — Embrace the spooky season with contests, prizes, and ghoulish fun at Beaumont's Halloween bash.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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