Beaumont Beat

There’s a big leadership transition coming for the City of Beaumont.Chris Boone will become Beaumont’s 27th City Manager effective May 1, following the retirement of current City Manager Kenneth Williams.In this edition of the Beaumont Beat, we sit down with both leaders to reflect on the past and share their perspectives on the future of our city.

Right now, there is real concern across our community, especially when it comes to violence involving our youth. We’ve seen several incidents in recent weeks, and it’s something that’s weighing heavily on families, neighborhoods, and our city as a whole. These situations don’t just impact those directly involved, they affect how safe people feel in our parks, in our neighborhoods, and in their everyday lives. Today, we’re joined by Beaumont Mayor Roy West and Officer Chancellor Van Houten with the Beaumont Police Department to talk about what’s happening, how the City is responding, and what residents should know moving forward.Resources409-833-TIPSYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

If you have any film, music, or artsy friends in your life, you’ve probably heard them talk about the boomtown Film and Music Festival!Boom Fest has been the showcase of fiercely independent movies, music and more in Southeast Texas now for 18 years.  The tradition continues February 19-22, when you’ll have the chance to see dozens of films and meet the creators, experience live concerts and dramatic performances, plus learn from experts during interactive panel discussions.On today's show, we’ll hear from two members of the Boomtown Film Society, Christopher Dombrosky and Gordon S. Williams and get all the details!ResourcesBoomtownFestival.com⁠Lunar New YearBeaumont Awards - State of the City 2026 InvitationFacebook Boomtown Film & Music FestInstagram Boomtown Film & Music FestChapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcement(01:37) Film Friendly Texas Community(06:45) Film in Southeast Texas(11:44) Intermission Announcements(14:18) Films, Music, and More(18:56) Why You Should Attend(22:03) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

We’re going back in time to tell you about a group of young women from Beaumont that made a huge impact around the world from the 1940s to the 1970s.They were known as the Melody Maids, an all-girl singing group led by choir teacher Eloise Milam. Over 1500 girls traveled the world performing for our U.S. troops. A documentary was recently released about this amazing group of girls who got their start on the stage of Beaumont’s historic Jefferson Theatre back in 1942. Ms. Kai Jai Conner, Executive Producer of The Melody Maids Movies, will give us some history of the group and tell us what it was like to be a part of this incredible legacy of morals, manners and music. Resources2PM Showing of the Melody Maids Movie 7PM Showing of the Melody Maids Moviemelodymaidsmovie.comThe Melody Maids Movie Facebook Pageva.govLunar New YearChapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcement(01:57) Who Are the Melody Maids?(04:00) Life Lessons: Morals, Manners, Music(05:47) Around the World Journeys(06:42) Personal Stories(09:07) Intermission Announcements(11:05) Tyrrell Library Preserving Melody Maids History(12:34) Melody Maids Movie(16:05) Legacy of the Melody Maids(18:40) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

🗳️Voters have made their voices heard in the 2025 Bond Election. Join us as we sit down with Beaumont City Manager Kenneth Williams and Mayor Roy West for a post-election wrap up! Voters in the City of Beaumont have approved Proposition A of the City’s proposed $264.2 million General Obligation (GO) Bond package. The measure will fund critical improvements to infrastructure, drainage, streets, and sidewalks across the city, addressing long-term community needs and enhancing overall quality of life.While other propositions and the proposed venue tax did not receive voter approval, the passage of Proposition A reflects the community’s shared commitment to investing in Beaumont’s core infrastructure and future growth.Following certification of election results, the City will begin the process of issuing bonds related to Proposition A. Financial advisors and bond counsel will assist with structuring the bond sales, which may occur in phases based on project timelines and market conditions. All contracts for design, construction, and project delivery will be reviewed by the Beaumont City Council in a public setting to ensure transparency and accountability.For more information about Proposition A, visit beaumonttexas.gov/bondResources⁠beaumonttexas.gov/bondChristmas Tree Lighting InfoAsk Beau Info VideoMayor Veterans Coalition InfoChapters:(01:33) Only Proposition A Passed(03:45) Challenges with a Bond(09:51) Government Mistrust(12:08) Venue Tax(12:22) What's Next?(17:16) Intermission Announcements(20:09) City Council Unity(24:12) Community Feedback/Concerns(29:11) Final Message From the Mayor and City Manager(31:17) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Today we’re tackling some of the most common questions and concerns about the upcoming election and hoping to clear up some of the misinformation that’s out there.Beaumont’s Mayor Pro Tempore, AJ Turner, and the City’s Economic Development Manager, Christina Lokey, are on the show today to break it all down.Resourcesbeaumonttexas.gov/firebuddiesCommunity Investment PlanParks Master PlanBeaumontBonds.comBeaumontTexas.gov/bondBeaumontTexas.gov/electionOktoberfestChapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcements(01:34) How the Bond Projects Were Identified and Prioritized(4:38) Why the Propositions are Organized the way they are(10:55) The Role of Local and Social Media in shaping the Conversation(12:18) Common Concerns That You’re Hearing(14:12) Safeguards in Place for Spending Bond Dollars Responsibly(19:41) Intermission Announcements(20:46) The Difference between Ford Park and the Proposed Multipurpose Sports Complex(26:48) Downtown Projects on the Bond(31:31) Infrastructure: Sewer & Drainage(35:43) What do you want to remind voters?(41:49) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

We know that a lot of you couldn't make it out to one of our bond open houses in person, so we wanted to walk you through and answer your questions about the bond! Tune in to learn details about each of the propositions. You can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Answering Your Bond Questions (Livestreamed Earlier on Facebook) | City of Beaumont

If you’ve lived in Southeast Texas for any time at all, you know we get a lot of rain here! In fact, Beaumont gets about twice the annual amount of rainfall seen by the rest of the nation. And with all that water, unfortunately, of course, comes flooding and drainage issues not seen by other parts of the nation as well. That can create some challenges, so it’s important to have someone super qualified to handle all these issues.  And that person for the city of Beaumont is our Public Works Director, Molly Villarreal. She’s talking about what The City is doing to help alleviate some of these issues for our citizens.ResourcesRegister for STAN Southeast Texas Alerting NetworkRegister for STEAR – State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry Report Issue to 311, Dial 311, or Email [email protected] in the Park: Free Admission, Family Friendly, lawnchairs and blankets are welcomed. Movies begins at Dusk. MUFASA shows at Charlton Pollard Park on July 25th. IF shows at Central Park on August 8th. Drainage MapView Pothole MapView Pavement Data MapBeaumontBonds.com⁠Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcements(01:48) Progress on our Drainage System(10:12) Intermission Announcements (10:54) Spending Money on Drainage(21:29) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

The City of Beaumont has a bond committee working hard on some proposals for our future. They meet to discuss what to include in a potential bond proposal that may go up for election on the November ballot. The City hasn’t had a bond election since 1983, the same year that Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, and when Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk.That was 42 years ago. Back then Beaumont passed a voter-approved $16 million General Obligation bond package for drainage improvements. On today’s episode, one of Beaumont’s Assistant City Managers, June Ellis will join us to explain what the bond committee is discussing and how you can get involved in the process. Resources:BeaumontBonds.comWatch Past MeetingsRiverfront Park Reopening EventParks Masterplan DocumentBond Survey ResultsCommunity Investment Plan DocumentJuneteenth Event Info4th of July Event InfoIn-Person Open House Meeting takes place on Friday July 12th from 10am-12pm at the Lakeside CenterOnline Open House will be from July 4-13 at BeaumontBonds.com Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcements(01:58) What is a Bond Election(05:03) Choosing What Goes on the Bond(08:16) Intermission Announcements (09:40) How the Money Can Be Used(11:33) What is the Financial Impact on Me(15:21) How Can I Get Involved(18:08) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat:⁠Spotify⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠Apple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us at:⁠[email protected]⁠

National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving our nation's economy, cultivating vibrant communities and forging connections. This fun-filled week starts on May 4th and runs through May 10th.  It’s all put on by our hard-working staff with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit Beaumont or the CVB. The CVB is the ultimate visitors resource from meetings, to day trippers, to media and PR for the stories of the community. They offer itineraries for travelers while also providing services for meetings and conventions.Resources:2025 City of Beaumont General Election Info What Ward Do I Live In?@VisitBeaumontTX on Facebook & Instagram VisitBeaumontTX.comVote for the World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant  VisitBeaumontTX.com/NTTWVote for our City Tagline Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcements(01:44) National Travel & Tourism Week(04:35) Growing Beaumont Through Tourism(06:34) Intermission Announcements (07:54) Bucket List Challenge(10:42) Love of Beaumont(14:17) Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon once said, “young people today are the leaders of tomorrow, but let us never forget that they are already the leaders of today!”  On this episode of the Beaumont Beat we’ll be learning all about a great group of local youth leaders who make up the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council and find out about the great things they’re doing to serve our community.  They serve as advisors to the city’s leadership on issues that affect the youth in our community. The council provides a platform for these youth to share their ideas and opinions and work directly with our city officials.   Resources:2025 City of Beaumont General Election InfoVote for our City TaglineRegister for the Beaumont Track Club at the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. Cost is $150 per child.Download the Beaumont 311 AppAppleGoogleTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements1:34 Carden Bond with the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council4:28 Personal Goals & State Summit6:16 Upcoming Projects 7:56 Intermission Announcements 9:12 Miles Haynes on Starting the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council 11:53 The Council's Influence on City Policy & Vision for the Future14:15 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Southeast Texas is known for some of the best birding locations in North America, and with it being spring we can expect thousands of migratory birds to pass through Southeast Texas.We’re going to chat with a man who uses his camera to capture some of these migratory birds as well as all of the beautiful scenery out at Cattail Marsh right here in Beaumont.Resources:Beaumont Public Library Events2025 City of Beaumont General Election InfoVote for our City TaglineTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements2:10 Ken’s Story6:33 Taking Photos at Cattail & Texas Highways Magazine 9:22 Intermission Announcements 10:44 SETX Birding Industry11:54 Van Tours & Education Cetner14:32 Tips for Photographing Wildlife16:18 Tips for Visiting Cattail Marsh18:03 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

If you’ve driven south on MLK during the last year, then you’ve seen a huge building going up on the campus of Lamar Institute of Technology.    This cutting-edge Workforce and Allied Health Training Center is designed to equip students with the skills and hands-on experience they need for high-demand careers in healthcare and skilled trades. From state-of-the-art labs to expert instructors, the center is setting a new standard in workforce development for the region. In this episode of The Beaumont Beat, we sit down with the President of LIT, Dr. Sidney Valentine. He'll tell us about the school, it’s role in Beaumont’s economy, and how this new hub is empowering the next generation of professionals!Resources:Beaumont Public Library Events2025 City of Beaumont General Election InfoVote for our City TaglineTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements1:35 LIT's Role in the Economy 5:25 Intermission Announcements 6:20 Allied Health & Workforce Training Center8:28 Importance of Higher Education & The Future of LIT13:08 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

🚨 Measles Outbreak Alert in Texas 🚨 Beaumont is feeling the impact — and it’s time to stay informed. Today, Public Health Director, Kenneth Coleman breaks down: **How to spot measles symptoms **How the virus spreads **Why the MMR vaccine is crucial Tune in now and learn how to protect your family. 🛡️#visitbeaumonttx #bmtmuralfestival Photo & Video Credits:🎥 Lynae Carroll @naedaze🎥 ARTXIV📸 Tony Moreno🎥 Kevin McGee

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In this episode of The Beaumont Beat, we sit down with Beaumont City Manager Kenneth R. Williams. We'll learn more about his personal background, including his heritage as a descendant of the Charlton Family, his extensive experience in politics, and his passion for Beaumont. He'll also share what he would like to leave as his legacy for the community he serves.Resources:Beaumont Public Library Events2025 City of Beaumont General Election InfoVote for our City TaglineTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements1:53 Personal Life4:34 Charlton Family Descendent  5:43 History in Politics 8:23 Favorite Moments in Beaumont11:09 Intermission Announcements 12:10 Career Accolades 16:43 Handling Critics 20:49 Salary23:04 Your Legacy 28:31 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

On this episode of the Beaumont Beat we’re chatting with Zach Bowman, the Operations Coordinator at the Jefferson Theatre. He'll fill us in about the latest tech upgrades at the Jeff, including the screen, sound system, and the 4K projector, some of the history of the theatre, and the big 13 Nights of Halloween event that’s taking place all month long at the Jefferson Theatre!Classic Movie Nights tickets can be purchased day of at the door, before the day of at the Beaumont Civic Center, or online at BeaumontEventsTX.com.Tickets at $6 for adults, $4 for 12 and under.Resources: beaumonteventstx.com13 Nights of Halloween 2024 ScheduleClassic Movie NightsSocial Media: @BeaumontEventsTXSocial Media: @JeffersonTheatreTXJefferson Theatre Tours Information: 409-838-3435DogtoberfestPurchase tickets for State of the CityMuseum MadnessCity Manager ArticleBeaumont Recreation Haunted HouseTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements2:52 History of Jefferson & Other Theatres4:43 Robert Morton Pipe Organ6:26 Beaumont Events/Event Services 7:33 Intermission Announcements 9:03 Technology Upgrades 13:20 Classic Movie Nights16:12 13 Nights of Halloween & Holidays17:58 First Run Films & Other Showings20:08 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

On this episode of the Beaumont Beat we’re chatting with Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Shaqueena Nobles, about all the things she does to help make sure the City of Beaumont is prepared for incidents like major weather events.We’ll also talk about what you can do as a resident to stay prepared during hurricane season, which runs from June 1st until November 30th.Resources:Beaumont's New Real-Time Crime CenterRegister or Integrate a Camera Device with Beaumont's Real-Time Crime CenterCitizens Police AcademySoutheast Texas Alerting Network or call 1-844-578-7826State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry or call 211City of Beaumont's Emergency Management WebsiteHurricane Prep Video PlaylistList of Pools and Splash PadsCattail Marsh Wetlands Education CenterMovies in the ParkClassic Movie NightsTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements2:43 Disasters vs Emergencies 5:08 Federally Recognized by FEMA6:14 Preplanning for Major Events7:47 Intermission Announcements9:00 What to Know Before A Hurricane Comes10:20 Preparing Your Home for Hurricanes13:09 To-Go Kits and Having a Family Plan14:38 Southeast Texas Alerting Network & State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry   16:47 Mandatory Evacuations & Public Safety18:51 Emergency Management Conclusion20:20 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

While students may have a break from class for the summer, the education never stops, and behind the scenes, BISD administration is working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year.On this episode of the Beaumont Beat, we’ll hear from Dr. Shannon Allen, Beaumont ISD Superintendent for a little *chalk talk* on all the great things the district has planned for the rest of the summer, what we can look forward to in the next school year, and beyond.Resources:City of Beaumont Annual Fourth of July CelebrationClassic Movie NightsVolunteer at BISDBeaumont ISD WebsiteSummer OpportunitiesSummer Camps / Summer SportsSTEAM Camp Info / Beaumont Public Library System Facebook PageSundown Summer Concert featuring Hot GritsTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements3:14 BISD Partnerships & Volunteering7:12 Summer Opportunities10:59 Register for Next School Year12:00 Intermission Announcements13:18 Campus Safety15:56 Student Success16:55 Community Perception19:15 Vision for BISD21:42 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Get ready to Rec & Roll into a summer of fun in Beaumont! 🚴‍♂️🎾🌳 From organized sports and programs to a plethora of facilities and activities, there's something for everyone— adults and kids alike. Take note of everything there is to do around town and let’s make this a summer to remember.Resources:Southeast Texas Alerting NetworkHurricane Prep Video PlaylistSummer Camp InfoTrack Club InfoSign Up For Flag FootballList of Pools and Splash PadsLakeside CenterBeaumont Recreation WebsiteVolunteer Tree Planting Sign UpPickleball InfoGo Skate Day InfoMovies in the Park ScheduleBeaumont Farmers MarketBISD Summer ActivitiesTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements2:13 Summer Camps / Summer Track04:05 Flag Football05:07 Pools / Splash Pads05:53 Lakeside Center07:55 Recreation Department09:21 Intermission Announcements10:44 Hike & Bike Trails11:23 Tennis / Pickleball12:33 Sterling Pruitt Activity Center13:26 Skate Park14:19 Cattail Marsh / Tyrrell Park17:06 Movies in the Park18:26 Farmers Market19:38 Outro & Announcements You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

🌸 Spring has officially sprung, and we’re talking all things beautification in Beaumont. 🌸 Tune in to today’s episode of the Beaumont Beat where Parks and Greenspace Director Kenneth Raggette joins us to share information about the upcoming city-wide cleanup, the parks master plan, and what’s being planted around town. He’ll also provide tips on what you can plant in your own garden to maximize Beaumont’s unique ecosystem. Resources:Parks & Greenspace WebsiteBeaumont Beautanical Gardens WebsiteCommunity CleanupKeep Beaumont Beautiful Litter Rap$2 Monthly DonationFruit Trees ReelBeaumontVision2035.comAnimal Care AdoptionsSummer Camp InfoTrack Club InfoBeeCityUSA.orgHardiness ZoneCityofBeaumontJobs.comTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements1:31 Greenspace2:33 Keep Beaumont Beautiful6:40 Fruit Trees9:17 Parks Master Plan11:46 Intermission Announcements13:19 Bee City USA14:41 What You Can Plant19:35 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

409 Day has been expanded into 409 Weekend, which is a partnership between 409 Family, Visit Beaumont, TX and others to celebrate our local pride and community.Tune in to this episode of the Beaumont Beat to hear about what you can expect from the action-packed weekend happening April 26-28, resources you may not have known about in the community, and come out and join us for all the fun :)  Resources:Community Clean Up InfoCommunity Cleanup Signup Form409Family.com409 Family Facebook Page409 Day Facebook Page409 Weekend Info 409 Day InfoSummer Camp InfoTrack Club InfoCrawfish Festival InfoSpring Arts Festival InfoDowntownBeaumont.orgVisit Beaumont FacebookVisit Beaumont InstagramSummer Jobs InfoTopics0:00 Intro & Announcements2:12 What is 409 Family?5:21 409 Day Details10:43 Block Party11:28 Define Family14:13 409 Day Recap15:24 Intermission Announcements16:41 409 Weekend Details19:22 Crawfish Festival20:33 Spring Arts Festival22:27 Beau-lieve24:25 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

It’s time to paint the town because Beaumont is getting an 8,000 square foot face lift. Mural Festival 2024 is officially here, and thanks to the city of Beaumont and their generous sponsors, it’s free for you and your family to attend!  We’ll have food trucks, interactive art activities, a kids zone, vendor market, music and entertainment - and of course tons of new murals going up. On today’s show, you’ll get to hear from the festival founder, organizer, a well-known Texas travel influencer, and the Convention & Visitors Bureau about the event and what to expect.Resources:MuralfestMural Guide Visit Beaumont WebsiteVisit Beaumont TX FacebookYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

#MardiGras is upon us! And today’s guest is the Board Chairman for Mardi Gras Southeast Texas, Tim Romero.Now celebrating its 33rd year, Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is family friendly and there are many ways to get involved this weekend from joining or watching a parade to catching live entertainment and the carnival. The event is actually a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting 14 area non-profits!It all starts on Thursday (February 8) and runs through Sunday (February 11). Tim will give us the rundown of all the festivities this weekend.Resources:Mardi Gras Southeast Texas WebsiteDowntown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input MeetingDowntown Plan InputGenealogy Days at Tyrrell Historical LibraryBlack Men Read ProgramBeaumont Mural FestivalInformation on KrewesMardi Gras FacebookVisit Beaumont FacebookBeaumont Events FacebookCity Council ScheduleTopics0:00 Intro & Announcements3:01 Daily Festivities7:09 History9:11 Growing Downtown9:52 Mardi Gras Lingo11:18 Intermission Announcements12:36 How to Volunteer / Join a Krewe14:27 Family Fun15:17 Headliners17:34 Pricing19:00 New Events & Final Remarks21:54 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Today’s guest, Mr. Issacc Mouton, will share places to go, people you should know, and ways to honor #BlackHistoryMonth in Beaumont.Issacc is a community organizer in Beaumont, Texas. He created and operates the Southeast Texas Black-owned Restaurant Foodie Facebook page, is a small business owner, and podcast host. Issacc also wrote the Black History and Culture Itinerary for Visit Beaumont, TXResources:Art Museum of Southeast TexasSoutheast Texas Black Owned RestaurantsBlack History & Culture Itinerary Downtown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input MeetingGenealogy Days at Tyrrell Historical LibraryBlack Men Read ProgramMardi Gras Southeast Texas  Beaumont Mural FestivalCity Council ScheduleTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements2:40 How Juneteenth Impacts SETX3:46 Black History & Culture Itinerary in Beaumont (Dining, Shopping & Parks)7:47 Notable Locals, Murals & History10:38 Beaumont Public Libraries & Black Men Read Program11:11 Mardi Gras & Mural Fest12:09 Earlie Hudnall, Jr.’s Homeward Exhibit (Art Museum of SETX)13:54 Importance of Knowing History16:20 How You Can Honor Black History 18:11 New City Council Meeting Scheule & OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Join us for the Season 2 premiere of the Beaumont Beat as Beaumont City Manager Kenneth R. Williams shares a bit about his first full year here, what we can look forward to in 2024, how the city is balancing being fiscally responsible while planning for the future, and a topic that many of you are wanting to hear more about - the plans for downtown.Resources:Cattail Marsh FacebookLibrary WebsiteVisit Beaumont WebsiteLakeside Center WebsiteDowntown Plan InputDowntown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input MeetingPublic Works WebsiteDowntown Plan InputTIRZ WebsiteTopics:0:00 Intro & Announcements1:56 Quality of Life2:57 1st Year as Beaumont City Manager4:39 Plans for the Future, Public Works, Public Safety7:04 Parks7:57 Revitalizing Downtown11:47 TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone)13:30 Fiscal Responsibility18:08 Police Chief Retirement19:32 Fruit Trees & OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

The Beaumont Police Department has been running the #BlueSanta program for over 30 years to help children in need and foster positive police interactions. Learn how you can get involved in spreading joy throughout the community during the holiday season and year-round. Unlike other cities, BPD’s Blue Santa is not a self-sign-up style program. Instead, our officers nominate families in need who they have encountered throughout the year. Tune in learn how you can get involved! This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys for over 250 children in the city of Beaumont. Blue Santa will have a police escort throughout the city as they deliver toys and spread Christmas Cheer! As always, the Blue Santa Program would not be possible without the generous donations of so many businesses, organizations, and citizens in our community. Resources:Photo ContestClassic Movie NightsDigital Gift ShopBeaumont Police Department WebsiteToy Run Facebook PageBeaumont Police Department AddressWater BillingTopics:00:00 Intro & Announcements01:45 Blue Santa Visits the Set04:12 Intermission Announcements05:13 History of Blue Santa & How to Nominate Families07:23 Personalized for Each Kid08:36 How to Donate & Community Involvement 12:26 Impact on the Community14:03 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

With the holiday season in full effect, we wanted to ensure your celebrations are one to remember for all the right reasons. On today’s show, we have tips from Justin Jackson, Environmental Health Manager, who’s talking to us about food preparation, leftovers, and safety, and Mike Harris, Director of Water and Sewer, to talk about FOG (fats, oils, and greases) and the proper disposal of waste after the party’s over. Resources:State of the City ProgramDepartment of Public Health WebsiteEnvironmental Health WebsiteBeaumont 311City of Beaumont Christmas Tree LightingClassic Movie NightsDigital Gift ShopPrevent Clogged Drains & Sewer LinesWhat Is FOG? (Fats, Oils, Grease)Water & Sewer Winterization TipsTopics:00:00 Intro & Announcements01:46 Cooking & Safety Tips07:06 Leftover Food Safety08:41 Food Inspections Around Town10:34 Intermission Announcements 11:54 How to Dispose Fats, Oils, Grease16:48 Winterizing Your Home19:12 When to Call/Use 31121:37 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Meet the Beau-Monsters, the Convention and Visitor Bureau’s (CVB) newest and cutest mascots! Learn all about their personalities and how they came about.You'll also hear all about our new online digital gift shop, GoBeauGifts.com. This is where you can get all of your Beaumont Merch!  You’ll also learn a little about birding in Beaumont, what a CVB is, about the economic impact on our local economy, and where you can always find something to do in town. Resources:Tyrrell Park Nature CenterBeaumont Animal Care Open HouseCity of Beaumont Christmas Tree LightingDigital Gift ShopVisit Beaumont, Texas WebsiteVisit Beaumont FacebookVisit Beaumont InstagramCattail Marsh FacebookBirding in BeaumontMeet the Beau-MonstersCommunity Clean UpTopics:00:00 Intro & Announcements01:36 Go Beau Gift Shop02:20 Beau-Monster Mascots05:03 What is a Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)?07:13 Birding & Cattail Marsh09:30 Importance of Local Pride10:08 More Beau-Monsters Info11:32 What is the CVB up to?14:29 Local Gift Boxes17:18 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Welcome to the new and improved Beaumont Beat podcast. We’ve rebranded the City Manager Minute and changed up the format to give you a closer look at the inner workings of the City of Beaumont. We've added video cameras to the lineup. so you can watch this and future podcasts too! Today you’ll meet some of the furry residents of Beaumont Animal Care, hear about recent shelter improvements, expansion plans, holiday tips for pets, and their first-ever Open House event coming up. Resources:Community Clean UpBeautifying Beaumont CampaignYouth BasketballVotingAnimal Care Open HouseAnimal Care WebsiteAnimal Care FacebookDonateVolunteerAdoptAnimal ServicesCity of Beaumont Christmas Tree LightingTopics:00:00 Intro & Announcements01:38 New Flooring03:00 Open House04:13 Adoption Info05:57 Holiday Tips for Pets06:36 Hours of Operation / How to Visit07:08 More Adoption Info08:18 Fun Facts10:27 Year Round Programs12:56 FAQs13:19 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Future thinking – today. Beaumont’s Community Investment Plan (CIP) was just approved, which is a multi-year plan to identify, prioritize, budget, and plan major city projects and improvements and identify potential funding sources for fiscal year 2024-2028. There are seven major buckets of projects: Parks, Recreation, Facilities, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, and Streets, but the document is fluid and will be assessed and adjusted annually as needs and priorities change. With almost $100,000,000 of planned investments this year – tune in to hear what projects are underway and in the pipeline. Resource:Approved FY 2024-28 Community Investment Plan (CIP)Topics:00:00 Intro & Announcements01:53 Planning / Decision Making04:06 Major Topics05:29 Potential for Revisions06:46 FY24 Projects08:55 Future Consideration Projects10:04 Public Safety11:08 Project Funding13:37 When FY24 Projects Start14:20 Closing RemarksYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

It’s been a year since we split Parks and Recreation into two departments so we could focus on each separately – beautification and programming. Hear how it’s going, where we’re at with the $1.4M in projects funded, and what citizens can soon look forward to, including pear trees coming back in Pear Orchard and other edible fruit trees planted as a way to combat food deserts around town.   Resources:Parks DashboardContact City Council Fruit TreesTopics:00:00 Beautification Projects Intro00:59 Parks & Rec Split02:56 $1.4M Parks Budget04:17 Beautification Projects07:13 Trails Master Plan08:23 Current Projects11:56 Fruit Trees12:56 Funding Resources15:53 Quality of LifeYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

The City of Beaumont manages 750+ miles of sewer main lines, 10,000+ manholes, and 43,000+ sewer taps, which is no small endeavor. Whet your whistle and get answers to all your burning questions and clear up the misconceptions - what is going on with the city’s water and sewer system? Who monitors the water quality? Why do we sometimes have leaks and brown water? And where are we at with the leaks? Resource:Water Updates Topics:00:00 Intro & Announcements00:02:22 Our Water is Safe00:04:03 Exceptional Drought Conditions00:07:48 Water Billing00:08:33 Stage 3 Drought00:11:02 Limiting Usage / Reporting Leaks00:14:17 Returning to Normal?00:16:24 Prioritizing Leaks00:18:11 Stay Up to Date00:20:26 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

Today we discuss the art and science of budgeting - balancing the wants and needs of council while being fiscally responsible to not put an excessive financial burden on the citizens. We always strive to find a happy medium between making the dollars work for the city and maintaining enough of a cushion and fund balance in case of emergencies. This year’s budget features a number of investments in public safety plus quality-of-life initiatives that citizens can get excited about. Have a listen!Resources:Approved FY 2024 Budget Approved FY 2024-28 Community Investment Plan (CIP) City Council Budget Workshop Part 1City Council Budget Workshop Part 2Topics:00:00 Intro & Announcements00:55 2024 Budget Process02:44 Balanced Budget03:25 Community Investment Plan06:13 Coming Soon07:10 Challenges / Difference From Previous Years11:42 Main Takeaways16:05 Being Apart of the Process16:41 Budget Makeup / Good Stewards18:24 Fusus System for Beaumont PD19:24 Parks21:02 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

In this special episode, we’re talking about the emergency drought conditions throughout Beaumont and the state of Texas and how we need citizens to help us conserve water while water restrictions are in effect. We discuss what activities are limited, how we’re addressing the leaks, and that there are no water quality issues. The health and safety of our customers is and will always be our #1 priority.Resource:Water Updates Topics:00:00 Intro00:55 Water Restrictions / Drought03:12 Water Customers Affected04:22 Limited Activities05:10 Quality of Water06:09 Water Leaks08:48 Conserve Water09:24 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

We talk about the potential economic impacts and potential next steps for building a full-service convention center hotel downtown. We also address how a convention center differs from a civic center, how hotel revenue can potentially lower your taxes, and what the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) does to drive tourism and bring business to the area.Resources:Downtown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input MeetingDowntown Plan InputTopics:00:00 Intro00:44 Hotel & Downtown Economic Development01:49 HOT Tax & CVB04:55 Other Cities06:45 Convention vs Civic Center08:47 Cost12:29 Downtown Development Process13:56 Phases15:54 Hotel & the Bigger Downtown Plan17:47 Stimulate Growth19:20 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: communicatioYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]

📢 Exciting News! The City of Beaumont has a new podcast. 📢Check out our first episode of the Beaumont Beat, a new avenue to connect citizens directly to the Executive Office. Listen along as we discuss hot topics and developments for the City of Beaumont straight from the source. To kick things off, we talk about the tragic national crime epidemic in America and answered the age-old question, “Is Beaumont Safe?” We highlight the incredible community programs the Beaumont Police Department does throughout the year, the new technology and training we’re investing in to ensure a safe city for all, and how the citizens can get involved. We also addressed how we’re working to improve EMS response times and the innovative solutions Beaumont Fire-Rescue is working towards, like starting a Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Program and telemedicine to better serve the community.Welcome to our pilot episode featuring City Manager, Kenneth R. Williams. Resources:Police – Building a Safe CommunityPolice – Monthly ReportsPolice – Operation Ceasefire Press ConferencePress Release - Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the FleetStatement Regarding Patient Care Concerns – Beaumont Fire-RescueTopics:00:00 Intro00:38 Safety & Crime02:52 BPD Active in Community03:49 Citizen Involvement / Staying Informed05:52 EMS & Fire07:15 Basic Life Support Ambulances09:03 Fire Department & Tier Medical Services10:07 Hiring11:24 Get Involved in Your City13:00 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]