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Beaumont Beat
Welcome to the Beaumont Beat, where we move with the heartbeat of the City of Beaumont, Texas. This is an avenue to connect citizens directly to various departments and entities around town. We deliver lively conversations on hot‑button topics, community developments, and local stories. Since its launch in 2023, the show has covered everything from adopting cute animals and public safety to youth leadership, recreation, local wildlife, and awesome events showcasing the vibrancy of Beaumont…
Episodes
Beaumont BeatIncreasing Access | S4 E7: Economic Mobility & Community Resources
🎙️The City of Beaumont is working to address poverty and create more opportunities for our residents.In this edition of the Beaumont Beat Video Podcast…
Beaumont BeatElevate Beaumont | S4 E6: BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey
What’s ahead for Beaumont ISD? On this episode of the Beaumont Beat, we sit down with new BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey to talk student attendance, what’s…
Beaumont BeatNFL Comes to Beaumont | S4 E5: PJ Locke Hosts a Football Camp
🏈 How ‘bout them Cowboys! Beaumont native and Dallas Cowboys safety PJ Locke joins us to talk about his journey from Southeast Texas to the NFL! 🎙️Tune in now…
Beaumont BeatPassing the Torch | S4 E4: Incoming and Current City Manager Reflect on Beaumont’s Future
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…
Beaumont BeatAddressing Violence | S4 E3: Mayor and Police Department Talk About Keeping Our Community Safe
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…
Beaumont BeatLights, Camera, Music! | S4 E2: Boomtown Film & Music Festival
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…
Beaumont BeatService Through Singing | S4 E1: The Melody Maids of Beaumont, Texas
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…
Beaumont BeatBond Propositions Election Results | S3 E10: Mayor and City Manager Talk About What's Next
🗳️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…
Beaumont BeatBond Common Concerns | S3 E9: Answering Your Recurring Questions
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…
Beaumont BeatAnswering Your Beaumont Bond Questions | S3 E8: City Staff Explains Bond Propositions
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…
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Answering Your Bond Questions (Livestreamed Earlier on Facebook) | City of Beaumont
Answering Your Bond Questions (Livestreamed Earlier on Facebook) | City of Beaumont
Beaumont BeatFixing the Drainage Flow | S3 E7: How the City is Fighting Flooding
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…
Beaumont BeatFunding Our Future Projects | S3 E6: The Potential of Using Bonds
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…
Beaumont BeatBackyard Adventures | S3 E5: National Travel & Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving our nation's economy, cultivating vibrant…
Beaumont BeatServant-Hearted Young Leaders | S3 E4: Meet Beaumont's Youth Advisory Council
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…
Beaumont BeatPicture the Great Outdoors | S3 E3: Photographing Peak Bird Migration
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…
Beaumont BeatConstructing Knowledge | S3 E2: LIT Adds New Building to Campus
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…
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🚨 Measles Outbreak Alert in Texas 🚨
🚨 Measles Outbreak Alert in Texas 🚨 Beaumont is feeling the impact — and it’s time to stay informed. Today, Public Health Director, Kenneth Coleman breaks…
Beaumont BeatGet to Know the City Manager | S3 E1: Kenneth Williams Career in Politics
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…
Beaumont BeatUpgraded Movie Experience | S2 E10: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson Theatre
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…
Beaumont BeatEmergency Preparedness | S2 E9: Tropical Weather Prepping Tips
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…
Beaumont BeatChalk Talk with Beaumont ISD | S2 E8: BISD Superintendent Talks About the District
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…
Beaumont BeatRec & Roll Into Summer | S2 E7: Beaumont Recreation Programs
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…
Beaumont BeatBeauty, Planting, Cleanup | S2 E6: Beautifying Beaumont
🌸 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…
Beaumont Beat409 Weekend | S2 E5: Festivals, Festivals, Festivals!
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…
Beaumont BeatPainting the Town | S2 E4: Mural Fest
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 BeatLaissez les Bons Temps Rouler | S2 E3: Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
#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…
Beaumont BeatHonoring Black History | S2 E2: Black History & Culture Itinerary in Beaumont
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…
Beaumont BeatPlans For A Future Beaumont | S2 E1: City Manager Chats About 2024
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…
Beaumont BeatBlue Santa Needs Your Help | S1 E11: Spread Holiday Cheer with the Beaumont Police Department
The Beaumont Police Department has been running the #BlueSanta program for over 30 years to help children in need and foster positive police interactions…
Beaumont BeatHoliday Ho-Ho-Hosting | S1 E10: Tips About Food Safety and Food Waste
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…
Beaumont BeatMeet the Beaumonsters | S1 E9: CVB's Newest Mascots
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…
Beaumont BeatPuppies, Kittens, Adoption, OH MY! | S1 E8: An inside look at Beaumont Animal Care
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…
Beaumont BeatProjects in the Pipeline | S1 E7: New Community Investment Plan is Here
Future thinking – today. Beaumont’s Community Investment Plan (CIP) was just approved, which is a multi-year plan to identify, prioritize, budget, and plan…
Beaumont BeatParks in Progress – Building a Pretty City | S1 E6: Beautification Projects
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…
Beaumont BeatH2Whoa – What’s Going on With Beaumont’s Water? | S1 E5: Water Concerns
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…
Beaumont BeatMoney, Money, Money: The Art and Science of Budgeting | S1 E4: Budget Workshop
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…
Beaumont BeatDiving Deep Into the Drought | S1 E3: Drought Conditions
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…
Beaumont BeatSuite Dreams and Big Plans | S1 E2: How a New Downtown Convention Center & Hotel Could Bring Big Business to Beaumont
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…
Beaumont BeatBehind the Badge | S1 E1: Public Safety in Focus
📢 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…