Good morning, Beaumont.

Drivers on Beaumont highways face delays during tonight's rush hour as TxDOT cameras track light traffic on U.S. 69 near Mercantile Street and heavy congestion on I-10 westbound near Marina Street (with backups between I-10 and U.S. 90 interchange and Babe Zaharias Park).

Yesterday, Beaumont remembered Congressman Jack Brooks on what would have been his 103rd birthday by recalling his decades of service that improved local deep water shipping channels & championed civil rights.

His work left a legacy that still shapes our community.

First Sixth Street Baptist Church in Beaumont will host its 27th anniversary concert and fundraiser with a performance by the Gospel Male Chorus of Southeast Texas.

The event follows a recent two week workshop that brought together Golden Triangle churches to learn new songs and will raise funds for Youth Scholarships.

Beaumont ISD is moving the Paul Brown Learning Center from its former location near the Babe Zaharias Stadium into the Austin Innovation Center — a move that addresses safety concerns and upgrades facilities, including a dedicated cafeteria.

Classes will begin there after winter break, with some transportation changes affecting students.

TCEQ fined BASF $111,175 for air pollution violations at its Groves facility after repeated unauthorized emissions between 2021 and 2022.

Under the order, part of the fine goes to TCEQ + part funds a Supplemental Environmental Project benefiting the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission.

Beaumont resident Frances Bowman gifted a rose to each City Council member, along with the city attorney, city clerk, and city manager at Tuesday’s meeting — a kind gesture amid recent divisions in local government.

She hoped the act would remind officials that small gestures can unite our community.

Beaumont emergency rooms report a surge in holiday injuries and home fires caused by cooking mishaps, overloaded outlets, and alcohol use (local officials advise families to follow proper safety measures).

In Bridge City, Dr. Brytni Borel partners with United Way to donate free hearing aids for patients who cannot afford them.

Nominations for adults in need are open until Jan. 9, with devices scheduled for delivery on Feb. 6.

Today, Comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach as dark skies help local skywatchers see faint meteors.

On Dec. 20, a New Moon boosts visibility for the Geminids and winter solstice while the Ursid meteor shower will peak from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22 (with 5 to 10 meteors per hour).

Texas high school football fans can stream all UIL state championship games free on Victory+ via smart TVs and mobile devices.

One game aired on Dec. 18 with Newton High School, today features West Orange-Stark at 3 p.m. CT, and games on Dec. 20 offer more action.

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.