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Beaumont
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered at Charlton-Pollard Elementary last Thursday for a trunk-or-treat event that saw hundreds of costumed characters—ranging from superheroes to friendly ghouls—enjoy treats and games. The event served as a preview for the main trick-or-treat in Beaumont scheduled for Friday night. Beaumont Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A second Firehouse Subs opened on College St on Oct 29 in Beaumont with new self-serve kiosks that speed up orders. Local owner Chris Arnaud, who has expanded his sandwich shops in the area, said the new tech and a custom mural honoring his retired firefighter father show his commitment to quality—he plans to use the expansion to help train future service workers. Beaumont Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spider monkeys are becoming a popular exotic pet in Southeast Texas as buyers spend $5,000 to $10,000 amid warnings from wildlife authorities that unlicensed breeders may fuel an illegal trade—reports revealed a staged transaction in a Beaumont parking lot with sellers fleeing investigation and concerns over wild poaching from southern Mexico. FOX 4 Beaumont
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Texas food charities are under strain as a near-month government shutdown delays HUD grant funding needed to serve over 1,300 seniors in Beaumont—over three million Texans could soon lose their SNAP benefits if the impasse continues. Local leaders and lawmakers have urged Gov. Abbott to declare an emergency while agencies work to keep critical services running. 12 News Now
- ➤ Port Neches City Council will decide in December whether to take over La Maison Beausoleil — a 200-year-old Cajun house in severe disrepair at Port Neches Riverfront Park. The home, built in the 1810s in Louisiana and moved in 1985, has been empty for 10 years and holds cultural ties for the local community. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHRISTUS Emergency Room Supervisor shares safety tips for Beaumont residents as they celebrate Halloween today—focusing on ways to prevent injuries during festivities. FOX 4 Beaumont
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Snapshot Day is the first step in the UIL realignment process as schools use today's count to submit enrollment numbers by Nov 7. Beaumont teams like West Brook and Beaumont United may move between leagues while other districts watch closely — a change that could alter local high school football matchups. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Kirk Thomas, a basketball referee with 27 years of experience, has released a memoir titled 'Two Shots to Glory: Whistles, Calls, and Confessions' that gives a behind-the-scenes look at high school games in Southeast Texas — he hopes the book clears up how fans and officials see games differently. 12 News Now
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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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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.
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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.
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Positive Vibes Highway Tour
Evening — For The Record, 999 Calder Ave — No cover charge — Experience a night filled with positive vibes in Beaumont, Texas.
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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.
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Paranormal Cirque II
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Central Mall — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of paranormal circus entertainment.
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