Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bernsen Law Firm has launched a food drive that runs from Nov. 5—13 to help local families facing rising grocery costs; donations of non-perishable foods can be dropped off at select Beaumont spots and will be delivered to the Southeast Texas Food Bank on Nov. 14. 12 News Now
- ➤ The 47th annual Babe Zaharias Memorial Relays, hosted by the Young Men's Business League of Beaumont at Beaumont United High School, brought smiles to more than 850 students from 25 schools who competed in track events, tug of war and wheelchair races that support special education. The event honored Mildred (Babe) Zaharias, a celebrated southeast Texas native and renowned female athlete, and it was supported by 500 chaperones and about 230 volunteers. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Girls' Haven will host its annual Gumbo Cook-Off on December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Parkdale Mall—teams from across Southeast Texas will compete in Seafood, Chicken & Sausage, and combination categories while guests sample gumbo and enjoy live entertainment to support the non-profit that cares for girls in need. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Beaumont Animal Care rescued 25 cats from a broken-down van parked outside an H-E-B on College St—conditions that showed the cats were unexpectedly well cared for—and is now housing them at its shelter for adoption. The owner, who had been living in the van after eviction and had taken in extra cats from a friend, surrendered the animals—allowing him to get needed help—to find them forever homes. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is making emergency repairs on I-10 eastbound in Beaumont—three outside lanes between Laurel and Calder Avenue and U.S. 69 on-ramps near Laurel and College Street were closed after repairs began at 1 p.m. yesterday. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes—expect delays. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Drivers in Beaumont face heavy congestion this morning on U.S. 69 south and I-10 west — a stopped car near the loop slows traffic before Delaware Street while other roads remain clear. Beaumont Enterprise
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Project Fire Buddies has started a new chapter in Beaumont that pairs local firefighters with terminally ill children to offer ongoing support. Six-year-old Maddie Mae Marchand (the first fire buddy in Beaumont) was diagnosed last November with a brain tumor and now finds joy in the visits from the fire team as she continues her chemotherapy. FOX 4 Beaumont
-
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.
-
Paranormal Cirque II
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Central Mall — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of paranormal circus entertainment.
-
City of Beaumont Tree Lighting Ceremony
5-7:30 p.m. — Downtown Event Centre — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with the annual tree lighting at the lake in downtown Beaumont.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
About Good Day Beaumont
Welcome to the Good Day Beaumont, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Beaumont, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Beaumont, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Beaumont.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Beaumont and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Beaumont
A free Beaumont community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaybeaumont.com/sitemap