Good morning, Beaumont.

Southeast Texas' Better Business Bureau moved to its new office at 4335 Laurel Ave in Beaumont on Oct 9.

Vice President Jay Sheppard said the office is 80% unpacked and they will hold an open house in December.

Lion Elastomers announced it will end rubber production at its Orange facility by the end of this year — a move prompted by declining demand in the butadiene elastomers market.

The decision, revealed Thursday, will affect about 100 workers and includes transition support — the company said.

After unsafe conditions and evidence of organized fighting—observed at a Pine Street property—Judge Ben Collins awarded custody of 32 seized dogs to Beaumont Animal Care on Oct.

7. Since then, 18 dogs have found new homes and 4 needed veterinary care, while the owner must repay about $6,000 in vet fees.

Apple and Google announced they will follow Texas Senate Bill 2420 that mandates age checks for app downloads—Apple will use new APIs for privacy-preserving age verification while Google introduces its own guidance for developers.

Both companies said they are concerned that the law might risk users' private data when it goes into effect on January 1, 2026.

Philpott Motors and The Gift of Life hosted their annual drive-thru luncheon for breast cancer awareness at the New Year Lynn dealership parking lot, where survivors received lunch and gifts in a pink decorated setting—supporters cheered the strength of the survivors.

Philpott Motors has pledged to donate $50 per new and used car sold this month to support the cause.

Friday night high school football games under SETX ended with a mix of big wins and heavy losses - Sterling 7-37 West Brook, United 23-16 Galveston, Memorial 34-6 Barbers-Hill, West Fork 34-25 Nederland, PNG 48-6 Splendora, Buna 20-44 Hardin, Newton 72-26 Woodville, Deweyville 40-0 Hull-Daisetta, West Sabine 51-0 Colmesneil, Hardin-Jefferson 6-24 Bridge City, Livingston 28-48 LCM, Lumberton 45-17 Liberty, Jasper 0-33 WO-Stark, Orangefield 49-13 Coldspring-Oakhurst, Vidor 38-52 Huffman-Hargrave, and Warren 6-60 Kountze.

On Friday night, Newton crushed Woodville 72-26 in one high school football game as part of week seven in Southeast Texas—409Sports also covered scores and highlights from other matchups.

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.

Food Truck Mania

11 AM – 2 PM — Ford Arena — Enjoy diverse cuisines and festive community vibes at this vibrant food truck celebration.