Good morning, Beaumont.

The LIT Foundation will host a free holiday tree lighting event on Dec.

2 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the quad outside the Cecil Beeson Building at 855 E. Lavaca St.—community members can write letters, take photos with Santa, and enjoy holiday crafts, hot cocoa, and cookies. Local school choirs and carolers will provide festive music, and online bidding for a silent wreath auction to benefit student scholarships will run from Nov. 30 until the event ends.

Butch Arsement, founder of Rockin’ A Café in Beaumont, died last week at 79 from heart failure while surrounded by his family—he spent twenty years feeding both stomachs and spirits and building lasting bonds in the community.

Today, nonprofit Some Other Place in Beaumont is preparing to serve nearly 400 meals to homeless people by offering in-house food for 200 guests and delivering 170 meals through its Meals on Wheels program.

Amelia Winters from Beauxart Gardens has created a Blessing Box — the Porchside Pantry — to help local families put food on the table by offering non-perishable items and baked goods during the holiday season.

She started the pantry after facing food insecurity herself and plans to keep it operating year‑round with community support.

Blue Bell has launched Christmas Cookies Ice Cream that blends chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and sugar cookies into a sweet base with red sprinkles and green icing swirl — customers should order by Dec.

15 for standard delivery or by Dec. 18 for faster shipping to enjoy the limited edition flavor by Christmas.

Beaumont has changed the end dates for two road closures.

The northbound lane on Pine Street from I-10 to Marina Drive will stay closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 19 for manhole work—with South 23rd between Bayou Road and near Laurel Avenue remaining closed until Jan. 28 for sewer repairs when emergency vehicles may not pass.

A local therapist and political leaders advised families to set clear rules to keep politics out of holiday dinners so gatherings stay fun and peaceful.

They said planning games and creating a safe space for heated talks can keep everyone focused on food and family—helping to preserve strong bonds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Toy Giveaway

10 AM – 12 PM — Dream Center SETX — Free entry — Delight in a festive toy giveaway this holiday season.

Hurricane Pro Wrestling: Glory & Pain XIX

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — MCM Elegante Hotel Beaumont — Great family entertainment — Witness the excitement as the famous No Rope Battle Royal returns with all the superstars of Hurricane Pro in action.