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Beaumont
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A year ago, Mary Smith said she felt grateful and at peace after the Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group repaired her storm-damaged home and made it safe for her return by Thanksgiving. The team replaced key parts of her floor—restoring her home so she can walk with confidence. 12 News Now
- ➤ The 6th annual Warm Winter Wishes blanket drive is underway from now until December 14th to collect soft blankets for seniors and the homeless in the Golden Triangle. Paula Baxter, who started the drive six years ago, expects to exceed 1,000 blankets this year — following donations of over 500 in 2023 and 700 in 2024. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Nineteen children were united with 12 local families during National Adoption Day at the Jefferson County courthouse on November 21 — Heather Perez and her husband Daniel Perez-Rosalez officially became parents to Ashton Perez during the ceremony. Beaumont Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Spell appeared on KFDM’s Morning Show on November 5 as the ambassador for the Orange County Special Angels Rodeo, and his mother Rebekah shared her new children’s book—The Adventures of J. Man: The First Day of School—during a noon interview, detailing her son’s journey with Down syndrome. KFDM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Southeast Texas are preparing for Thanksgiving weekend travel as gas prices have dipped since last fall, easing costs for some. A recent poll shows households are weighing lower fuel prices against tighter budgets & planning their holiday trips carefully. KFDM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A high school junior at Woodrow Wilson Early College High School in Port Arthur turned a class assignment into a full-length sci-fi novel called Asani and published it on Amazon. His teacher said the project encouraged other students and the book sold 11 copies so far. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evening traffic builds on Beaumont highways as speeds drop to about 25 mph on I-10 near Willow Street and on U.S. 69 by Gladys Avenue — drivers should plan for delays during the rush hour. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Traffic was lighter on I-10 and U.S. 69 Tuesday morning with slowdowns near Gladys Avenue and between the bridge and N. 7th St — drivers generally moved steadily; TxDOT will update evening rush hour conditions this afternoon. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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Homeschool Workshop – Snap Happy Holidays
10-11:30 a.m. — McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Capture festive selfies and create holiday character-themed props in this fun workshop for kids.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6 PM — 434 Fannin — $47.09 — Experience the magic of Christmas with a winter wonderland of candlelit carols performed by a string quartet.
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Classic Movie Night: Elf
7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $4 kids, $6 adults — Enjoy a heartwarming holiday classic with festive photo opportunities before the film.
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Christmas Toy Giveaway
10 AM – 12 PM — Dream Center SETX — Free entry — Delight in a festive toy giveaway this holiday season.
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