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Beaumont
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Jackson and Hattie Harmason are challenging blindness stereotypes in Southeast Texas by sharing their stories & organizing White Cane Walks during Blindness Awareness Month. Two walks are set for Saturday—one at 10 a.m. inside Parkdale Mall in Beaumont and another at 3 p.m. on Procter Street in Port Arthur. 12 News Now
- ➤ The Art Museum of Southeast Texas invites families to attend its free Family Arts Day event on Saturday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—Bill Clark Pest Control will serve edible bugs as a fun twist. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ VFW Auxiliary & Blue Star Mothers of America Jefferson County will host Operation Freedom Harvest Market and Car Show on October 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 511 Grigsby Ave in Port Neches to raise funds for veteran and active duty support while featuring multiple vendors, live music, and displays from local agencies; vendors can still sign up and car show participants are urged to pre-register. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rob Flurry will demonstrate centuries-old blacksmithing skills at the Spindletop museum—he forges swords, axes and essential tools from the oil boom era. He will perform live on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. until Nov. 20. 12 News Now
- ➤ Local actor Joseph Lyle Taylor—who began in a Vidor High drama class—has built a four-decade career with over 60 screen credits; he will next show his comedy skills in FX's English Teacher—marking a fresh chapter in his work. Beaumont Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lamar University is celebrating homecoming week with bonfires, tailgates, pep rallies, football games and other events led by Cardinal Nation — including performances from the marching band, dance team and cheer squad — as the campus gears up for Saturday's big game. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Local organization reVision Southeast Texas will host the Iron Sharpens Iron event on Nov 1 from 9 a.m. to noon in the jury impaneling room at the Jefferson County Courthouse to recruit mentors for local youth — Rev. James Reed III will speak about the need for mentoring while current mentors and youth share their experiences. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Brook High School’s band is competing against Memorial High School’s band in the 409Sports Band of the Week contest. Readers can vote once each day until Friday at 3 p.m. and the winner will be announced on 12News at 6 p.m. Friday — the contest lets local high schools show their pride. 12 News Now
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Food Truck Mania
11 AM – 2 PM — Ford Arena — Enjoy diverse cuisines and festive community vibes at this vibrant food truck celebration.
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