Hi Beaumont, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Artist meet and greet, The Zapp Band, and paint your pet + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Creative home for artists: Near downtown Beaumont, The Art Studio, Inc. marks 40+ years, founded in 1983 by Greg Busceme Sr., a hub with exhibitions, band nights, studios, an analog darkroom, and life drawing -- learn more about its history.
Summer hoops are back: The Southeast Texas Basketball School will return for 24th summer with Beaumont sessions at West Memorial Baptist Church. Camps will run June 22 to 26 and July 13 to 17 -- get all the details.
Investing in local futures: PAIG awarded $80,000 in scholarships to Port Arthur ISD graduates, giving $10,000 each to students pursuing high-need fields and encouraging them to return and strengthen Southeast Texas’ workforce -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sweet treat upgrade: Whether your week needs a sugar pep talk or a well-earned coffee, CharLee & The Cookie Factory delivers. Think cookies, edible cookie dough, shakes, cinnamon rolls, even fudge, all made for quick happiness. Treat yourself, bribe your coworkers, or stash a few for that late-night Netflix truce.
Local stage, big heart: Craving a break from streaming roulette this week? Southeast Texas Stages keeps the arts alive with crowd-pleasing musicals, intimate dramas, and youth programs that put local talent center stage. Grab a friend, pick a show, and remember why live theater hits different right here at home.
Craving creative vibes: The Art Studio Inc is Beaumont’s reliable spark when you need a brain refresh, with rotating gallery shows, hands-on classes, and that down-to-earth community energy that makes you feel like you actually might finish that project. Pop in this week, leave a little more inspired.
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05 — The event calendar Beaumont for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Artist Meet & Greet @ Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Thursday (6/18) at 4:30 PM – AMSET hosts a meet and greet for FotoFest 2026’s Close to Home with Ray Carrington III, Keith Carter, and Earlie Hudnall Jr. Expect mingling, conversation instead of weather talk, a look at the work in intimate galleries, and a free night at the museum.
👨 Father's Day Brunch 2026 @ 5 Under Golf Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Nothing says Father’s Day like brunch he actually wants, golf swings, and a cold beer at 5 Under. Think hatch green chile cheeseburgers, Pop’s steak and eggs, and Grandad’s Old Fashioned, plus an outdoor bay special with a free app, and pro shop deals.
🎤 Soprano Spotlight @ First United Methodist Church | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Soprano Spotlight at First Methodist is basically dessert for your ears, with American Songbook gems, beloved opera arias, and Broadway hits, plus an actual meal. Come hungry, leave humming. Proceeds back UMCOR, because hurricane season is real and someone's got to be ready.
🍖 West Brook Class of 98 1st Annual Cookout @ Tyrrell Park | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Grab a lawn chair and head to Tyrrell Park for a free, family-friendly cookout from West Brook ’98. Because bragging rights taste better with smoke, a BBQ cook-off with three judges features chicken, ribs, brisket, and anything but BBQ, and winner pockets $500, entry $50.
👨 Father's Day Lot Party & HOG Chapter Meeting @ Teddy Morse's Cowboy Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Whether you ride daily or just polish on Sundays, the Father's Day lot party and HOG meet has specials, prizes for the first 15 dads, and Rolling USA Sturgis to Milwaukee signups with a shot at a 2026 Heritage Classic Liberty Edition. Non-members welcome.
🎤 The Zapp Band @ Beaumont Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Think you still remember how to two-step without pulling something? Zapp is bringing that gleaming, talkbox-soaked funk from the late 1970s and beyond, the kind built for dancing, flirting, and grinning. Expect wall-to-wall groove, polished chops, and zero filler, just good times.
🎨 Paint Your Pet! @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Immortalize your furry, scaly, or feathered roommate at a paint night that actually sets you up to succeed. Send a photo ahead, they sketch it on canvas, you add the charm, the color, and probably a story or two about their questionable life choices. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Beaumont report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 35%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in the private Brownstone Subdivision offers 4,482 square feet of polished living space with timeless curb appeal and mature landscaping. Separate living and dining areas, a fireplace-warmed family room, and a well-appointed kitchen set the stage. Upstairs, the oversized fifth bedroom flexes as a media or game room, while the heated pool, spa, and shaded patio steal the show.
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