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Hi Beaumont, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Second H‑E‑B moves closer, Rainbow Bridge repairs finishing early, and Porchfest + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

New supermarket plans advance: Orange City Council approved incentives for a potential second H-E-B, including a $1.5 million EDC infrastructure grant, near Highway 87 and I-10, bringing another H-E-B closer to Beaumont — see what’s planned and where.

Southeast Texas commute update: TxDOT’s Rainbow Bridge repairs will finish six months early, with traffic set to return in March. The first work in nearly 30 years will ease Orange to Jefferson County commutes — see what to expect in March.

State incentive fuels defense capacity: On February 13, Governor Abbott announced Davie Defense will expand shipbuilding in Port Arthur and Galveston to build icebreakers, bringing 2,400 jobs and $730 million investment to Southeast Texas — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Join a free spring 5K/Kids K
• Pick up items at community distribution
• Vendor market returns to Struggle Street Brewing

💎 This week’s top finds

Make room on the shelf: Whether you’re chasing a cozy paperback or an offbeat gem you didn’t know you needed, Red B4 Books keeps the stacks timeless and blissfully browseable. A place to slow down, follow your curiosity, and let serendipity pick the next read.

Weeknight pho upgrade: Homecooked Vietnamese that actually tastes like home, from Mama Kim’s, with brothy pho, craveable shrimp plates, and that crunchy‑fresh Spring Roll Egg Roll. Best with fresh‑squeezed strawberry limeade, a little self-care you can slurp. Simple comfort with clean, aromatic broth and bright herbs.

Lunchtime, handled: Swap the sad desk bite for Katharine & Company, with gourmet sandwiches like pecan-parmesan chicken or melty pimento cheese, plus soups and salads that actually hit the spot. Fit it into your week… quick comfort, real flavor, zero fuss.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍿 Classic Movie Nights @ Jefferson Theatre | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Grease on the big screen, because some summer flings age better than our knees. Snag the classic movie night vibe with general admission seating, concessions, and Beaumont prices, kids $4, adults $6. Buy ahead or roll the dice at the door, your call.

🏃 Spring 5K/Kids K @ Southeast Texas | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Lace up for Sea Rim Striders’ free Spring 5K and Kids K, pre-registration required, no shirts, bibs, medals, or timer, just water stops and neighbors. Prefer community over clutter? Sign up to run, or volunteer if you’re more cowbell than cardio.

🖌 Beaumont Mural Festival @ Riverfront Park | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats watching blank walls turn into bragging rights. Beaumont Mural Festival returns for 2026 with artists painting across town, pop-up events, and vendors you actually know. Stroll, sip, and pretend you’ve always had strong opinions about primer, composition, and ladders.

🍺 Vendor Market @ Struggle Street Brewing Company | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Feel like supporting locals without sitting through another committee meeting? Struggle Street Brewing is back with a vendor market featuring legit makers, cold pints, and neighborly chatter. Swing by, browse something handmade, sip something hoppy, and pretend you only came for one thing.

🎶 Porchfest @ Old Town | Saturday (3/21) at 3:00 PM – Whether you’ve got a porch with shade or a set list tough enough for afternoon wind, this is your moment. Porchfest turns steps into stages, neighbors into an audience, and lawn chairs into VIP seating, so volunteer your stoop, message to get on the map.

💜 Walk to End Lupus Now @ Tyrell Park Garden Center | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 PM – Set the alarm and meet us at Beaumont’s Tyrrell Park for a walk to end lupus that shows up for our Lupus Warriors, honors the fighters, and funds the fight. Check-in at 7 a.m., sip your coffee, then put some miles behind that good intention.

🧀 Charcuterie Workshop @ Ashland’s Affirming Arts Studio, Inc. | Sunday (3/22) at 3:00 PM – Back to Boarding School, but this time you eat your homework. In this hands-on charcuterie workshop, you’ll craft a brag-worthy board, trade laughs with your kind of people, and snack with purpose. It’s $55, cheaper than catering, and more delicious.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Beaumont report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 5%

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 11%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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