Beaumont, Texas will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Spindletop oil discovery with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at Spindletop Park on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

This landmark moment from 1901 ignited the modern petroleum era and forever changed both the local community and the global energy landscape.

The Beaumont Heritage Society, together with Jefferson County organizations, will unveil new interpretive panels featuring historic photographs and firsthand accounts from the Spindletop era.

These engaging displays are free to the public and available year-round.

Co-author Judith Linsley, known for “Giant Under the Hill,” will offer her perspective during the anniversary event.

All are welcome to attend and enjoy light refreshments, remarks from local leaders, and the chance to reflect on a story that put Beaumont on the map.

As 2026 begins, Beaumont, Texas, is buzzing with flavorful festivities that spotlight the city’s culinary spirit.

The Southeast Texas Whiskey Festival returns to the Beaumont Civic Center on January 10, offering whiskey enthusiasts a chance to sample over 400 top-shelf selections from more than 100 distillers.

This immersive tasting experience also supports Cure Rare Disease, channeling all proceeds to genetic medicine research.

The energy continues January 17 as the upbeat Beaumont Pardi Gras takes over the Civic Center, blending live music, dancing, and a silent auction for a cause, thanks to Southeast Texas Circle of Hope.

Barbecue lovers will gather at Terrell Park on January 24 for the Golden Triangle Pitmaster/Foodfest, featuring smoky local favorites, live entertainment, and community fun.

Beaumont’s early-year events let locals and visitors savor the region’s rich food culture while giving back.

There’s a moment many women can pinpoint — even if they didn’t recognize it at the time.

It might have looked like forgetting why you walked into a room.
Or waking up at 3 a.m. for absolutely no reason.
Or suddenly feeling hot in a way that felt… personal.
Or thinking, Why do I feel like myself, but also not quite myself?

And the most common reaction?

“Is this just stress?”

Here’s the thing no one warned us about:
Perimenopause and menopause rarely arrive with a dramatic announcement. They show up quietly, inconsistently, and often disguised as everyday life. Which is why so many women spend months — sometimes years — questioning themselves before realizing what’s actually happening.

And that’s not a failure.
That’s a gap in the conversation.

Because while we were taught about puberty, periods, pregnancy, and parenting… this chapter somehow got skipped. No roadmap. No heads-up. No “by the way, this might feel weird, emotional, empowering, exhausting, hilarious, and confusing — sometimes all in the same afternoon.”

So women did what women always do:
They adapted. They powered through. They Googled at midnight. They laughed it off. They told themselves it was fine.

Until it wasn’t.

What’s changing now — and why this moment matters — is that women are finally comparing notes. And once you start hearing other people say, “Wait… that’s happening to you too?” everything shifts. Confusion turns into clarity. Shame turns into relief. Silence turns into connection.

This isn’t about complaining.
It’s about understanding.

And if this is the first time you’ve read something and thought, Oh. That explains a lot — welcome. You’re not late. You’re right on time.

Coming Next in The Menopause Moment

The symptom nobody prepared us for — and why it’s the one women talk about the least (hint: it’s not hot flashes).

1. You’re not imagining it.
2. You’re not “losing it.”
3. You’re not alone.

We’re just getting started.

🗓️ January 2026 Events at a Glance – Beaumont, TX

Thanks for spending a few minutes with us this month. Whether you're celebrating Spindletop's 125th Anniversary, raising a glass at WhiskeyFest or learning new moves at Sterling Pruitt, we hope to see you around town — living local and loving Beaumont.