Good morning, Beaumont.

The Southeast Texas Food Bank and 12News launched the 31st annual Share Your Christmas food drive to help families facing food shortages after a recent SNAP pause.

Del Papa Distributing pledged up to $50,000 and Market Basket hosted drop-off bins while the food bank expects to provide about six million meals by year end.

Local shoppers lined up before dawn on Black Friday at Academy Outdoors and Target to get early deals.

SETX Impact Initiative hosted a no-buy swap meet near Southeast Texas Stages where neighbors shared free gifts to cut waste for the holidays.

Glenn Guidry, a Jefferson County fisherman who accidentally shot his arm while fishing on Taylor Bayou last month, met Michael Rome—the man who rescued him when his boat reached a dock—and he expressed deep gratitude as he recovers with another surgery planned in a few weeks.

Snowman the kitten—four months old and loving human attention—is featured as Pet of the Week at Beaumont Animal Care.

Abandoned on November 20th, he is ideal for families with children and is looking for a new home.

Lamar University’s football team will face Abilene Christian in the FCS playoff game today at Wildcat Stadium with kickoff set for noon.

The Cardinals, who earned their playoff spot with key wins, are looking for improved quarterback play and a strong run game—head coach Pete Rossomando said they must be at their best against the top-10 seeded team.

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.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ford Arena — Ticket info pending — Experience the beloved holiday classics reimagined by Mannheim Steamroller's Chip Davis.