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Beaumont
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on Beaumont highways face several slow spots today as rush hour traffic builds. Traffic on U.S. 69 northbound thickens near West Cardinal Drive, while southbound delays occur near Delaware and North Streets—with I-10 westbound congestion growing past the Neches River. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ St. Mark's Episcopal Church in downtown Beaumont will host its 84th annual Chili Supper and Bazaar with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — adult tickets cost $20 and kids tickets $10, with proceeds supporting local non-profit organizations. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Historic Sacred Spaces and the Jefferson County Historical Commission will hold a dedication for a new historical marker at Blanchette Cemetery in Beaumont this Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. at 3700 Corner of Inca and Ollie (Barbara Lynn) Streets. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Operation Feed Beaumont launched a campaign to raise $250,000 for the Southeast Texas Food Bank — the effort aims to support families facing SNAP delays and dwindling food supplies during the holiday season. Ward 1 Councilmember Corey Crenshaw said the initiative already received key support, including a 12,000-pound food donation from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, and more help is expected soon. 12 News Now
- ➤ Historic Sacred Spaces and the Jefferson County Historical Commission will host a historical marker dedication for Blanchette Cemetery this Saturday in Beaumont at 3700 Corner of Inca and Ollie (Barbara Lynn) Streets starting at 1 p.m. KFDM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 13th, 1925, oil magnate Miles Frank Yount struck oil at the McFaddin No. 3 well—launching the second Spindletop oil boom that spurred growth in Beaumont. He later built tank farms and docks for shipping and his company was sold in one of the largest cash transactions of its time. Beaumont Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night at 9 p.m., surveillance cameras at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas in Beaumont captured a driver abandoning a mother cat and her five kittens on the shelter's doorstep in below 40-degree weather — the shelter director said the incident worsened space challenges and will make prosecuting animal abandonment difficult. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont is finishing a new water pump station that will strengthen its water system—local officials say the upgraded pumps and modern equipment will help stop outages like those seen after Tropical Storm Harvey. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Beaumont will close Caswell Road, between Concord Road and U.S. 69, daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Nov. 17 through Nov. 23—while Entergy replaces utility poles, and emergency vehicles cannot access the area. Beaumont Enterprise
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A sweet, 7-month-old Black Mouth Cur/Hound mix named Suki awaits adoption at Beaumont Animal Care. Brought in as a stray on Sept. 30 after her canine friend was adopted, she thrives in homes with children or other pets—she loves playing, running, and enjoying treats. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football teams in Southeast Texas began playoff games on Thursday night — Port Arthur Memorial shut out Galena Park 42-0 and Newton beat New Diana 72-10 — with other local teams recording decisive wins. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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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.
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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.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — MacKenzie's Pub — 25% OFF code available — Don your ugliest sweater and enjoy a festive night of drinks and fun in Beaumont.
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