Good morning, Beaumont.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office held a golf tournament on Dec.

3 that raised $16,235 to buy Christmas gifts for less fortunate children. Sheriff Chuck Havard thanked local businesses — Dr. Ray Callas, Jared Bishop and Texla Equipment — for their generous support.

The Junior League of Beaumont has kicked off its annual Main Street Market, a three-day holiday shopping event that has attracted more than 4,500 visitors to enjoy food, live entertainment, raffles, and family activities + vendors from Louisiana and Houston participated as the 30th-year celebration unfolded.

A sailboat sank at Pleasure Island Marina over the weekend due to a bilge pump failure — five gallons of diesel spilled into the water, prompting the Texas General Land Office and Coast Guard to clean up while the boat was repaired and returned afloat.

Potbelly Sandwich Works opened its second location in Beaumont on Dec.

2 and is now serving customers daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 6456 Phelan Blvd — owner Tim Rozell and his family and partners celebrated the new upscale eatery with a neighborhood vibe.

Broke Boyz owner Paul Nguyen will open Beaumont Food District at the former Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse site on Dowlen Road by the end of the year, offering the familiar menu + dedicated vendor spaces for diverse food options.

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites the community to a free holiday open house with tours, crafts, live music and a visit with Santa on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.

6–7 (5 to 7 p.m.) at 1906 Calder Avenue.

Federal and state tax agencies (including the IRS) encourage residents to secure personal tax information during the holiday season as part of National Tax Security Awareness Week.

The campaign stresses protecting sensitive financial details to prevent identity theft and scams.

The FDA recalled more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese that could contain metal fragments from retailers, including local stores, following a Dec.

1 notice. Consumers should check product details (brand, UPC, and size) to verify if their cheese is affected.

Six Southeast Texas athletes (five from Port Arthur Memorial and one from Orangefield) signed college football letters of intent on Wednesday.

Their commitments send players to Texas Christian University, the University of Houston, Texas A&M University, Louisiana Christian University, and Lamar University.

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.