Hello Beaumont! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: District classroom coaching, live axolotls and painting, and a dino dig + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Rice research in focus: The Beaumont Field Day will be held July 9 at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, featuring field tours and a rice-focused workshop on grain quality and water management -- see the field day lineup.
Construction work continues: Overnight closures and detours at the I-10 and U.S. 69 interchange continue through early July, affecting westbound lanes and ramps. No closures are scheduled July 3 to July 5 -- check the interchange detours.
District plans new classroom support: On Monday, Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey announced changes, including aligned curriculum, staffing shifts, and proposed real-time classroom coaching so students don’t miss core lessons when teachers are out -- see the district changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Green thumbs, assemble: Ellis Home & Garden is your spot this week for greenhouse fresh color, sturdy shrubs, and seasonal decor that somehow hops into your cart. From porch planters to florals, ribbon, home accents, and a Christmas shop that can convert grinches, you can spruce the yard and actually enjoy your weekend.
Claw-machine fix: Skip doomscrolling and test your grab game at EZ CLAW, a local arcade where bright machines, buzzy energy, and the thrill of almost wins turn into actual trophies. Perfect for a quick after work reset or burning off kid energy right here in town.
Let the kids loose: When the wiggles hit, Rotary Centennial Playground is the downtown, barrier-free spot where kids of all abilities can climb, spin, and burn off a week’s worth of energy while you finish that coffee. Consider it a quick sanity saver with plenty of smiles.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦕 Dino Dig @ Elmo Willard Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Whether you can still tell a triceratops from a lawn ornament, or just want the kids to burn off steam, this hands-on archaeological dig at Elmo Willard delivers. Little paleontologists uncover fossils, you supervise with coffee, and everyone leaves dusty, happy, and weirdly proud.
🦎 See Live Axolotls!! All Ages Floaty Axolotl @ Painting with a Twist | Thursday (6/25) at 3:30 PM – Because this town will show up for quirky wildlife and crafts, the Lizard Lounge is hauling in live axolotls to admire while you paint. Opt for a tidy 90-minute session or the full four hour camp, $29 or $59, all ages, minimal slime.
🎨 Face Painting @ The Yogurt Bar | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Swing by The Yogurt Bar for face painting with Beks Creative, where the kids get dazzling butterflies, you get five peaceful bites before someone needs a nap. It is free with a yogurt purchase, and the washable masterpieces pair nicely with sprinkles, patience, and air-conditioning.
🔫 Nerf War Pizza Party Ages 6-12 @ Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Beaumont | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a way to let the kids blast away their wiggles, Tiger-Rock on Calder hosts a Nerf war and pizza party for ages 6 to 12, $29. Bring a blaster, goggles, and grip socks. Non-members welcome, and they’ll herd the chaos.
🚗 32nd Annual Tri City Corvette Club Indoor Corvette Car Show @ Doggett Ford Park | Saturday (6/27) – Patio weather can wait, the 32nd Annual Tri City Corvette Club indoor show means shiny chrome, cold AC, and zero sunburns at Doggett Ford Park. Expect C2 to C8 eye candy, proud owners swapping stories, and fiberglass so glossy you can check your hair.
👹 K-Pop Demon Hunters Day @ Beaumont Children's Museum | Saturday (6/27) – Ready to earn cool points with the kids or grandkids without a stadium crowd? Spend the day tackling S.T.E.A.M. projects inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, where beats meet bots, art meets engineering, and curiosity wins. Even better, it is all covered with general admission.
🎶 St. Stephen’s Night @ Vincent–Beck Stadium | Sunday (6/28) at 5:00 PM – Baseball meets hymnals as St. Stephen’s cheers the Beaumont Oil Barons, with a pregame Family and Faith Night devotional from Fr. Curt and the choir. Then comes first pitch, small talk, and peanuts, all for six bucks from Fr. Curt or at the gate.
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07 — The Beaumont report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildBuilt to stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws its way, this sturdy home spreads across 4.88 crossed-fenced acres with gorgeous trees, a waterfall view, and a covered patio made for easy entertaining. A three-bay shop, barn with floored loft, storage building, game room, extra driveway, well, and sprinkler system add serious space for hobbies, livestock, and projects.
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