Good morning, Beaumont.

Due to the federal shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be issued on November 1, leaving up to 47,000 eligible Texans to rely on local nonprofits and food banks & meal programs like WIC and TANF.

Local officials in Beaumont are coordinating support as unused funds may expire after nine months & residents face increased food insecurity.

Downtown Beaumont’s historic Gilbert Building, damaged by a fire on June 6, 2024, is being restored by new owners who bought it from Tom Flanagan.

Alliance Engineers submitted a repair permit on September 25 and renovations will turn the 123-year-old structure into office and retail space, with a certificate of occupancy expected by the end of 2026—city officials support the redevelopment through the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone program.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. celebrated 60 years of service in Southeast Texas in a ceremony that highlighted its long history of community support—its leaders said the organization will continue to offer programs for local women and families in the coming months.

Industry and business leaders toured the Beaumont ISD Career and Technical Education Center last week—watching students in hands-on classes such as engineering, automotive, and culinary while learning how the program connects them with certifications, dual credit, and internships.

The tour showed that these partnerships are building the future workforce in our local community.

In this week's contest, the Orangefield High School band faces the East Chambers High School band for the 409Sports Band of the Week in Southeast Texas.

Voting will be open once daily until Friday at 3 p.m. and the winner will be announced Friday at 6 p.m. on 12News.

Beaumont’s Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program is on hold because a federal shutdown is delaying HUD grant agreements and leaving a waitlist of more than 140 households—32 approved homeowners will have repairs start when funding arrives, and the city said applications may reopen in 2026.

Reece Williams shot a record 66 at the Dylan Kelley Memorial Invitational at Beaumont Country Club last week—he set a new school record for Kelly Catholic while outplaying top high school golfers from Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

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.

Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot

1:30-3:30 p.m. — 700 Crockett St, Beaumont, TX — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a community-friendly 5K, 10K, and Kids K race.