Good morning, Beaumont.

Today, Henry's Place, a local non-profit, is extending its hours to provide 22 beds + a warm shelter for the homeless to avoid the near-freezing and rainy weather, and it will return to normal hours Wednesday while the Salvation Army offers an additional 30 beds.

On Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Beaumont at 3805 Interstate 10 Access Road will distribute 100 free Christmas trees on a first come, first serve basis.

Each tree comes with a box of holiday lights + a sleeve of ornaments, and local teams will help load trees into vehicles + Avalanche Food Group organizes the giveaway.

McFaddin-Ward House Museum will hold its annual free Holiday Open House on Dec.

6th and Dec. 7th at its Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Avenue — the event features live music, festive treats, children’s activities in Santa’s Craft Workshop, carolers, and a visit from Santa Clause for photos.

Sybil Comeaux, a pioneering leader at Beaumont ISD and the first Black female principal and HR director, passed away peacefully November 23 after a 52-year career.

Her funeral service is held today at 10 a.m. at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church—her legacy is remembered by many.

The Beaumont Fire Department held its firefighter exam at the Beaumont Event Center Monday morning and saw a record turnout of 338 candidates after removing the dual certification requirement (applicants now need only a high school diploma and be at least 18).

The department has nearly 30 vacant positions and will give first priority to candidates with dual certification (a plan that aims to reduce overtime spending).

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.