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It’s Friday, Beaumont! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Swan Lake, a gumbo cook-off, and a NASCAR show car + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Community resilience on display: The Love & Hug Drive-Thru in Beaumont honored more than 150 cancer survivors, with support from TotalEnergies, and encouraged free screenings and classes for Southeast Texas families — read the full story.
County judge’s safety order: Jefferson County’s 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas, issued Feb. 26, remains in effect, with violations carrying possible fines up to $500. Officials cite fire risk and limited emergency resources — get all the ban details.
From classroom to city hall: Former Port Arthur educator Katie Weber was honored during Black History Month for decades of service and philanthropy, including 34 years with Port Arthur ISD and trailblazing civic leadership — read the full story.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
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Spice up dinner plans: From big bowls of seafood gumbo to seasonal piles of spicy crawfish, Crazy Cajun delivers craveable comfort, with catfish and shrimp that don’t need overthinking. It’s an easy weeknight rally or a low-key hang with friends when flavor beats fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏁 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.
📖 Friday Storytime @ RC Miller Library | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Friday storytime at RC Miller Library is your low-stress, high-smiles plan for the kids or grandkids. Settle in with Alicia as the books, giggles, and attention spans flow, and enjoy the rare luxury of finishing a coffee, a chapter, and a sentence.
🧘 Pilates and Matcha @ Penché Pilates – Reformer Pilates Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If your core and caffeine habit have been eyeing a truce, swing by PenchePilates for a pop-up of Pilates and matcha. Stretch outside, then sip through their menu and new drinks, all the abs, antioxidants, and smug satisfaction you can handle.
🍀 Combat Vets Annual Gumbo Cook-Off & St. Paddy’s Day Party @ Teddy Morse’s Cowboy Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – The Combat Vets are stirring the pot with their annual Gumbo Cook-Off and St. Paddy’s party, where green attire earns bragging rights. Expect serious roux, a silent auction backing Chapter 23-13, and zero tolerance for bland. Cook teams with chops are welcome.
🏓 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.
💃 CHS Class of ’98 Twirp Dance @ Dorothy’s Bar & Grill | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Break out Doc Martens and gym-floor twirl, the ’98 Twirp Dance is back for the 35-and-up crowd. Presale is $15 all February, or $20 at the door. Kitchen closes by 11 pm, so snag snacks early, slow jams included, and no outside food or drinks.
🦢 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.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Beaumont report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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