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Beaumont
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Enterprise Empty Stocking Fund, Southeast Texas’ oldest charity campaign, marks 110 years of giving by providing toys for children each Christmas season. It began in 1914 as a milk and ice program and now accepts donations via mail and online (using PayPal and QR codes). Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Community 180, co-founded by David Richard & Sharissa, will host its 5th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to ensure children in southeast Texas wake up with a gift for Christmas. KFDM
- ➤ Heavy traffic built on Interstate 10 west and US 69 near the south exit ramp in Beaumont on Monday morning, slowing speeds to around 25 mph. TDOT reported it was a typical commute and promised an evening update. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Paula Baxter continues the 6th annual Warm Winter Wishes blanket drive now through Wednesday, Dec. 17 — collecting new blankets for seniors and the homeless as temperatures drop. Drop-offs are available at sites such as Classic of SETX and Southern Home Health. KFDM
- ➤ Henry’s Place in Beaumont is extending its hours tonight to offer warmth, blankets, and shelter as near-freezing temperatures arrive, while the local transit system runs a Bad Weather Route each evening to help residents reach safe shelters. FOX 4 Beaumont
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Indian Cultural Center at 1710 North Major Drive is replacing its old building with a new 2,800 sqft metal structure while keeping its bathroom and kitchen intact. It is set to open in 2026 as reported by the India Association of Southeast Texas. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Orange-Stark and Newton are back in state championship contention, with Newton meeting Wall in a Class 3A-II contest Thursday (in Arlington) and WO-S facing Carthage Friday. Newton aims to end a seven-year drought while the Mustangs are one win from reaching a historic milestone. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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