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Hello Beaumont! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A second H-E-B moves closer, Swan Lake takes the stage, and a NASCAR show car rolls in + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
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.
Local student celebrated for service: West Orange–Stark senior LaNiya Marks was honored by the NAACP Orange Branch for community service during the MLK March in Orange, recognizing her volunteer work providing meals to unhoused neighbors — see why she was honored.
Texas backs volunteer firefighters: Orange County ESDs 1 in Vidor, 3, and 4 received $25,000 each for PPE and training, and Port Neches VFD got $25,000, part of the program’s largest single allocation — 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie craving, solved: Whether you’re team pecan, apple, key lime, or chocolate silk, Rao’s Bakery bakes whole pies and slices that taste like someone’s grandma still runs the oven. Perfect for a midweek treat or a weekend stash, and sure to make you the neighbor everyone visits first.
Petals that actually last: Need a quick mood lift or a fuss-free celebratory bouquet? The Flower Place crafts thoughtful, modern arrangements that feel personal without the guesswork, and they deliver around Beaumont. Ideal for birthdays, hospital drop-offs, or those “I totally remembered” moments that still deserve something beautiful.
Chalk up and climb: Climbing Wall – Lamar University offers a 40-foot, 1,850-sq-ft vertical playground with top rope, bouldering, and lead routes. Friendly staff and rental gear make getting started easy… or perfect for dusting off your belay if you’re rusty. Consider this your nudge to finally climb.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
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 →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎨 Doodlebug Camp @ Golden Triangle Premier Gymnastics | Wednesday (3/11) at 2:00 PM – If your tiny tornado needs a place to spin, Coach Kelsey’s Doodlebug Camp delivers gymnastics, free play, snacks, and a bounce house, all sized for 3- to 4-year-olds. Three hours for them to wiggle, and for you to drink coffee. Register at www.gtpremiergymnastics.com under Camps.
📖 Storytime @ Elmo Willard Library | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Need an easy win with the grandkids? Swing by Elmo Willard Library on Thursdays for Storytime with Kassie, where little ears get captivated, you get a few glorious minutes to sip coffee and breathe, and everyone leaves feeling like you nailed parenting, grandparenting, or both.
🏁 DeWalt Nascar Show Car Event @ M&D Supply Ace Hardware | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – Make a pit stop at M&D Supply, where Christopher Bell’s DEWALT NASCAR show car awaits photo ops. Grab event deals with 20% off select tools, sample Big Green Egg, RecTeq, and Traeger demos, because Beaumont loves horsepower and hardware.
🏓 Freedom Pickle Ball Tournament @ Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Grab a partner and meet at Beaumont’s Tennis Center on Dowlen for a pickleball tournament that is friendly to beginners, fun for ringers, and great for people who like to keep score. $60 per team, proceeds support Youth Camp, snacks, drinks, and spectators welcome.
🎭 The Wiz TYA Auditions @ Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Beaumont’s budding Dorothys and Scarecrows, audition for The Wiz at Cathedral of Faith’s Education Building. They teach all, wear tennis shoes, no jeans or open back shoes, bring lunch and water, ages 5 and 6 with a parent, 7 to 18 solo, be on time.
🦢 Swan Lake @ Julie Rogers Theater | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Trade your usual evening routine for Swan Lake from World Ballet Company, a full-on classic with 50 international dancers, hand-sewn costumes, and Tchaikovsky soaring. Expect the Dance of the Little Swans, 32 fouettés, and the kind of drama that makes reality TV look under-rehearsed.
🌿 Homeschool Workshop: Conservation @ McFaddin-Ward House Museum | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Take the homeschoolers, ages 8 to 12, to a free conservation workshop with Sea Rim’s Ranger Laura at the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center. Think prairies, wetlands, and estuaries, plus Attwater’s prairie chickens and other locals. Not a drop-off, seating is limited, and it beats worksheets.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Beaumont report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 79%
A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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