Be Well Beaumont 2026

Because Your Health Matters

Beaumont residents united at Lamar University on January 31 to mark the city's first-ever Be Well Beaumont Day, celebrating community health and wellness.

The event, hosted at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, stems from a 10-year initiative by MD Anderson Cancer Center with a $10 million boost from ExxonMobil.

Attendees enjoyed fitness demos, gardening workshops, live performances, and a kids’ play area, promoting nutritious and active lifestyles.

Free food distributions and access to local health resources made wellness fun and accessible for all ages.

Mayor Roy West declared January 31 as Be Well Beaumont Day, reflecting the city’s commitment to healthier living.

The initiative, driven by United Way, Gift of Life, and a network of about 40 organizations, aims to reduce cancer deaths and make wellness a vibrant part of Beaumont’s culture.

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

In Beaumont, Texas, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal work is reshaping courtrooms and prompting new ethical standards.

Attorney Brandon Monk was recently fined $2,000 by a federal judge for using AI to generate a court filing filled with fabricated case citations. He must now complete an education course on proper AI use in law.

This case has accelerated local efforts to regulate AI, with new court rules now requiring lawyers to disclose and verify any AI-generated material.

Beaumont's attorneys see the efficiency AI brings to tasks like document drafting, but stress that careful oversight is essential to guard against errors and ethical lapses.

The city’s legal community is creating clear guidelines to responsibly integrate technology, striving to maintain public trust while embracing innovation.

Texas Education Freedom Accounts and Private Schools Vouchers

Beaumont parents can apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) starting at 9 a.m. on February 4, unlocking up to $10,474 per student to cover private school tuition and select educational expenses.

Families with special needs students may qualify for as much as $30,000 a year, depending on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The application period runs through March 17, giving all applicants an equal chance, no matter when their paperwork is submitted within the window.

Parents will need a valid ID, proof of citizenship, recent tax returns, and an IEP if applying for enhanced funds.

Currently, more than 1,600 private schools in Texas participate in the TEFA program—and that number continues to grow.

TEFA funds can also be used for approved services, including tutoring.

Local families are encouraged to contact private schools directly and visit the official TEFA site for full details.

Make your Super Bowl party in Beaumont a standout event with playful, football-inspired details tailored for women.

Elevate your drinks by crafting DIY football stirrers—just attach mini footballs to green straws for a unique, practical accent.

Dress up soda bottles with custom jersey-style wrappers, instantly adding festive flair and sparking conversation.

For snacks, shape a flavorful cheese ball into a football, coating it with toasted nuts and candied bacon, then create laces from cheese strips.

Organize snacks on a “touchdown table” featuring a green football field tablecloth, complete with yard lines and themed treats.

Decorate mason jars for straws in your team’s colors and display chocolate pudding cups stacked to look like footballs.

Delight everyone with a football field sheet cake and mini truffle toppers shaped like footballs.

Keep guests entertained with a round of football-themed Scattergories, ensuring your Beaumont gathering is full of fun, flavor, and style.

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