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Beaumont, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Beaumont! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Beaumont ISD’s CTE pipeline is landing students real local jobs.
  • What a Beaumont family alleges happened inside a Fletcher Elementary library
  • Which Beaumont intersections need smarter lights? City wants your input now.

Also on today's calendar: Happy Hydrangeas and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Q&A: Donna Prudhomme Ensures CTE Makes a Difference (edtechmagazine.com) — Beaumont ISD’s career and technical education programs are giving thousands of local students industry certifications, paid internships, and direct pipelines into area employers like ExxonMobil and Doggett Automotive. CTE leader Donna Prudhomme explains how partnerships, dual-credit courses, and hands-on labs at campuses such as West Brook and Beaumont United are preparing graduates for high-wage careers in Southeast Texas’ energy and technical fields.
   

2. Beaumont family sues BISD, librarian for alleged assault on 6-year-old student (12newsnow.com) — A Beaumont mother has filed a lawsuit claiming her 6-year-old son was injured during an encounter with a librarian at Fletcher Elementary, part of Beaumont ISD. The suit alleges excessive force, prior bullying concerns, and inadequate district training and supervision, and seeks under $250,000 in damages plus a jury trial.
   

3. Seeing red over traffic signals? Weigh in on Beaumont's worst and best (kfdm.com) — Beaumont drivers frustrated by long or mistimed red lights are being asked to share which intersections need help as the city upgrades traffic signals. Public Works Director Molly Villarreal told council about adding adaptive sensors, and residents can weigh in through KFDM’s Facebook story and coverage of the improvement plans.
   

4. Southeast Texans say allergy symptoms are worse than usual this year (12newsnow.com) — If your allergies feel worse than usual around Beaumont, you’re not alone—local residents and a Christus Trinity Clinic physician say symptoms are spiking as pollen and weather shifts intensify reactions. A Beaumont doctor shares which over-the-counter sprays, pills, and eye drops may help, and explains when persistent coughing, breathing trouble, or unrelieved symptoms mean it’s time to seek medical care.
   

5. How gas prices have changed in Beaumont in the last week (lhindependent.com) — Drivers in Beaumont-Port Arthur are paying about $3.73 for regular gas this week, a nickel less than last week but still well above last year. The piece compares local prices with the Texas average and highlights how Beaumont’s fuel costs stack up against the cheapest and most expensive metros nationwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing two small white terrier type dogs?
    They’re on Avie lane and have been sitting outside at the neighbors all day now. Animal control came by and said they could not catch them. They’re… (Nextdoor Woodland Acres/Estates)
  • Hello neighbors on Nextdoor.
    We do small concrete jobs. I say we but it's really my hubby and I help where I can. I have pictures and references available by request. Finding… (Nextdoor Manion)
  • i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Beaumont TX in Beaumont. Apply here.
  • Doggett John Deere posted a job opening for Porter - Volkswagen in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaumont here.

Ok Beaumont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaumont

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaumont

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.