Good morning, Beaumont.

Local news covers many events — a fifth grade art teacher at a middle school was nominated for an award while several counties reinstated burn bans amid dry weather.

Other stories include a church hosting its annual Gumbo and Gift Shop event, a hunter rescue on Hwy 96, a parole denial in a notorious crime case, and a local political leader planning a bid for council — shifting the community’s landscape.

Local Beaumont firefighters will join the Fill the Boot campaign from Nov.

14 to 16 to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association—donations will go directly to research and treatments.

Some Other Place is preparing its annual Thanksgiving Store Program to help families with low incomes get food for a holiday meal, and 450 families applied as officials said more donations are needed.

Donations can be dropped off weekdays before 4 p.m.—community members are asked to support the effort.

A Veteran's Day service was held Tuesday at the Ben J.

Rogers Regional Visitors Center in Beaumont by the Vietnam Veterans of America SETX Chapter 292 to honor military sacrifice and personal healing. Retired Army Staff Sergeant Phillip Blackmon and chapter president Don Smart urged the community to view veterans as resilient and ready for continued support—highlighting that their service extends beyond the battlefield.

Embracing Freedom, a non-profit that helps survivors, will hold its first Glow Walk on Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Port Neches Riverfront Park to raise funds for at-risk youth — the event aims to shine a light on child trafficking and support education and outreach programs.

The Symphony of Southeast Texas will hold its Beyond Boundaries Beethoven Reimagined concert on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre where about 50 musicians will perform a mix of contemporary and classical pieces with tickets starting at $36, and the program will feature Jesse Montgomery's Starburst with visual projections followed by Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 and a curated mashup of five Beethoven symphonies.

Lamar University will host its fifth annual Cardinal Lights celebration on campus starting Nov 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.—the event will feature a holiday light display, games, food trucks and inflatables for family-friendly fun.

University officials said the gathering is designed to ease exam stress and bring students and community members together for a festive evening.

A severe G4 storm watch is in effect today after a big X5.1 solar flare burst early Tuesday, and residents may see the northern lights tonight or tomorrow if the sky stays clear.

Experts say more solar activity may bring stronger lights — clear skies make viewing more likely.

City officials said Beaumont earned the Scenic Texas Gold Certification on Oct.

30 in Fort Worth—an honor that marks the city's swift progress from Bronze to Silver and then to Gold in just two years, recognizing its commitment to beautification and sustainability.

Former Lamar baseball coach Jim Gilligan is in a new film — 'The Streak' — that shows how his team won 29 games in a row with the Salt Lake Trappers and coached Lamar to over 50 wins.

The film is on Amazon Prime and Apple TV and honors his long career with a spot in the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame.

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.

Beaumont Unit Meeting

1:30-2:30 p.m. — Atria Collier Park, Polo Room — Free entry — Engage with the Beaumont Unit's community discussion and enjoy special luncheons in December and May.