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Happy weekend, Beaumont!
In today’s happening-today edition: Aretha: a tribute, gold and silver are hot, and Essie Bellfield’s legacy + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Modeling discipline through movement: Port Arthur’s Wilson Early College High School Fitness Club hosts a free, all-ages wellness event on campus today at 9 a.m., with activities along the route to promote healthy habits — read the full story.
Champion for equity and progress: Remembering trailblazer Essie Bellfield’s rise from Orange City Council in 1994 to the city’s first African American and first female mayor, and the legacy she left in Southeast Texas — read about her enduring impact.
Texas dance hub draws travelers: Beaumont’s Swing Out Civic Club has kept dancers moving since 1993, raising money and spirits for over 30 years. Lessons happen twice weekly, with Friday exhibitions drawing lively crowds — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Mural moment, anyone? At Crazy Cajun Beaumont, snap the colorful EATBMT mural by Ines Alvidres, then linger for a laid-back bite with friends. It’s an easy downtown pause; the bold wall brightens gray days and sets a great backdrop for family photos or that “we made it to Tuesday” post.
Stitch fix, anyone?: From fabric, thread, stabilizers, and notions to machines, Sew It Seams is Port Arthur’s spot where a quick supply run turns into planning your next project… and the one after that. Inspiration tends to snowball, and creativity has a way of following you home.
Local brews + pizza: At the Beaumont taproom, Buckstin Brewing Co.pairs in-house beers with craveable pies, a chill, family-friendly vibe, and enough options to please your non-beer friend. It’s your midweek “we deserve it” spot… pour a pint, split a pie, exhale.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🌱 Spring vegetable plant sale @ Jack Brooks Regional Airport | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Ready to skip the seedling drama and go straight to the good stuff? JCMG’s annual vegetable plant sale is back with an outstanding selection, so your garden beds can look intentional, not accidental. Swing by, grab sturdy starts, and brag about homegrown salads all summer.
📝 Calliope’s Circle: Creative Writing Group @ The Art Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Ready to turn your grocery-list haikus into the real thing? Join Calliope’s Circle at TASI for a guided, poetry-leaning workshop with Melissa Hudler, open to ages 16+, first Saturdays. It’s five bucks, no sign-up, just show up, write, and feel smugly inspired.
🖼 First Saturday Double Opening Reception @ The Art Studio, Inc. | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – First Saturday brings a double opening to The Art Studio, Inc., with Amar Gupta’s Isolate and Justin LeBlanc’s Flowers sharing the spotlight. It is free, the artists are there, and the refreshments are real. Trade your couch for art, conversation, and a refill.
🎤 Aretha: A Tribute @ Julie Rogers Theater | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – R-E-S-P-E-C-T is being paid to the Queen of Soul, with Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw delivering a powerhouse tribute to Aretha. Expect goosebumps, big vocals, and zero Auto-Tune. Bring your best church clap, leave the high notes to the pros.
🎸 Alter Ego @ Madison’s On Dowlen | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 PM – If your inner teenager needs some air, Madison’s on Dowlen is bringing Alter Ego back for a Saturday night rock show. Expect 80s, 90s, and today’s classic and alternative hits, plus solid grub, strong drinks, and enough energy to count as cardio, 21+.”
🎸 Chuck Briseno and more @ Red’s Icehouse | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Think you know Sunday Funday? Red’s Ice House is throwing Crawfish Sunday with the Chuck Briseno Band and Casey Chesnutt, red dirt energy all day, cold drinks, and mudbugs cheaper than anywhere in Beaumont. Come hungry, bring your people, and leave smug and satisfied.
🎸 Daikaiju and more @ For the Record | Sunday (3/8) at 7:00 PM – Think Sunday nights are for folding towels? Trade the dryer hum for guitar roar as Daikaiju squares off with Kill Larry and Billy Doom at For the Record, downtown. All ages, loud, and weird, so bring kids, and cash if you like a bargain.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Beaumont report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 71%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely between midnight and 4am, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 78%
Patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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