Good morning, Beaumont.

Plant lovers in Beaumont are invited to the Magnolia Garden Club's plant sale at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 a.m. until noon—Melanie Dishman shared the details on the news at noon.

The Popeyes on Highway 69 and Beauxart Garden Road reopened this morning after previous operational issues—early reviews are positive and local fans now have a fast-food option close to home.

A Bridge City location will open in the next two weeks while renovations continue on other sites on I-10 near Calder and Phelan Boulevard.

The Multinational Miss Pageant, a beauty contest celebrating diversity and inclusion across all ages, will take place on Sunday at Vidor High School Auditorium where organizers are still accepting entries for the missus and elite divisions — the event begins at 1 p.m. and ticket prices are $10 with free admission for children 5 and under.

Former principal Belinda George began her role as director of the Spindletop Boomtown Museum in Beaumont in late April — she now leads museum tours and is developing educational programs including a free open house next month and a full curriculum for school groups.

The Pitzer Family Education Foundation has halted its inmate job training program after losing support from its construction industry partner—founded in 2012 by Percy and Sue Pitzer, the program once helped more than 200 former inmates rebuild their lives.

The group will keep its job placement and scholarship programs running while it seeks donations from local businesses and churches.

Texas voters will decide on Proposition 14 on the November ballot, a measure that would allocate $3 billion for research on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other brain conditions.

Supporters say the funding is meant to help families in Texas cope with these diseases.

TxDOT deployed walking billboards at busy Beaumont intersections on Wednesday as part of its Be Safe.

Drive Smart. campaign, urging drivers and pedestrians to follow traffic rules when daylight falls in October and risks rise.

Officials at West Hardin Water Supply Corporation said major repairs will be finished by the third week of November and Batson residents must keep boiling water until tests pass — replacement parts will arrive on Oct.

30. The company spent over $437,000 on repairs and is seeking state and federal funds to cover future improvements.

Beaumont's annual pumpkin contest is back and residents can vote on Facebook or in person at city hall until Oct.

30 at 5 p.m.—pumpkins will be on display until Halloween.

Joann Lawrence, a radiologic technologist at Christus St. Mary in Port Arthur, said her mammogram in October 2022 found stage three breast cancer that had spread and led her to get months of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Now cancer-free, she urges women to keep up with regular screenings+early detection saves lives.

Christus Health awarded over $300,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations in Southeast Texas on Monday during a ceremony at Christus St. Elizabeth—these funds supported programs aimed at improving community health, including chronic disease management, mental health, safe housing and food insecurity.

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.

Craft & Share Workshop for Seniors: Wreath Making

10-11:30 a.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Embrace the holiday spirit by creating a meaningful Advent wreath to cherish at home.

Classic Movie Night: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a classic comedy film in a historical venue perfect for a night out.

Positive Vibes Highway Tour

Evening — For The Record, 999 Calder Ave — No cover charge — Experience a night filled with positive vibes in Beaumont, Texas.