Good morning, Beaumont.

The Haunted Hotel in Beaumont will host its first holiday event, ‘Twas The Fright Before Christmas, on Saturday.

The event includes a family-friendly kickoff from 4 to 6 p.m. with crafts, an elf scavenger hunt and sing-along followed by spooky festivities from 7 to 10 p.m. at 447 Orleans St.

A new Lebanese restaurant, Sultan Mediterranean Grill and Lounge, is set to open at 11:00 a.m. on Jan.

3 at 6680 Calder Ave after The Grill closed in November. The eatery will serve authentic Lebanese dishes + specialty beverages to local diners.

Beaumont’s Hispanic community celebrated Las Posadas at Tacos El Primo on Wednesday with food, music, and a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter from Dec.

16 to Dec. 24. The event welcomed everyone in a festive display of unity.

The Shine Women’s Conference is set to take place at Doggett Ford Park in February with inspirational speakers, prayer sessions and empowering testimonies that build on previous successful events in Beaumont and Wichita Falls.

Host Kelly Taubert expects an even larger turnout for this uplifting community event.

At Tuesday's board meeting, Dec.

16, BISD superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen said the board will ask the TEA on Friday to reconsider its planned April takeover triggered by years of failing grades at two schools + the district will keep students, teachers and staff first.

The Texas Education Agency has opened applications for its new Board of Managers that will govern Beaumont ISD in spring 2026, and community members remain divided on whether local leadership should have more time to improve scores.

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.

Beaumont Pardi Gras 2026

7-11:30 p.m. — Beaumont Civic Center — Charity event — Celebrate Mardi Gras while supporting Southeast Texas Circle of Hope's fundraising efforts.