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Beaumont Beat

City of Beaumont, Texas

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. Tune

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00:30:37

Elevate Beaumont | S4 E6: BISD Superintendent Sandi...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/10/02

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 happening in the classroom, teacher vacancies and her vision for the future of the district.Whether you have a child in BISD or not, the success of our schools matters to all of Beaumont.Watch the latest episode and get to know Superintendent Massey!Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcement(01:42) Sandi Massey Elevating Beaumont(07:56) Fixing

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00:22:57

NFL Comes to Beaumont | S4 E5: PJ Locke Hosts a...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/06/26

🏈 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 to hear about what it takes to compete at the highest level, the lessons he's learned along the way, and how he’s giving back to his hometown with a FREE youth football clinic!Chapters:(00:00) Intro & Announcement(01:40) PJ Locke's NFL Career(12:55) Intermission Announcements(13:51) PJ Locke's Football Camp(22:07) Outro &

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00:36:02

Passing the Torch | S4 E4: Incoming and Current City...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/04/22

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.

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00:21:57

Addressing Violence | S4 E3: Mayor and Police...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/03/18

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

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00:23:09

Lights, Camera, Music! | S4 E2: Boomtown Film & Music...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/02/12

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,

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00:19:23

Service Through Singing | S4 E1: The Melody Maids of...

Beaumont Beat ·

2026/01/13

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

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00:32:20

Bond Propositions Election Results | S3 E10: Mayor...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/11/05

🗳️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

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00:43:08

Bond Common Concerns | S3 E9: Answering Your...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/10/01

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 &

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00:16:52

Answering Your Beaumont Bond Questions | S3 E8: City...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/09/26

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:⁠⁠⁠communications@beaumonttexas.gov⁠⁠

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00:58:33

Answering Your Bond Questions (Livestreamed Earlier...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/07/25

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

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00:22:49

Fixing the Drainage Flow | S3 E7: How the City is...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/07/21

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,

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00:19:02

Funding Our Future Projects | S3 E6: The Potential of...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/06/10

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

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14:13

Backyard Adventures | S3 E5: National Travel &...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/05/01

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 th...

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15:12

Servant-Hearted Young Leaders | S3 E4: Meet...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/04/23

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 ...

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19:17

Picture the Great Outdoors | S3 E3: Photographing...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/04/04

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 Events 2025 City of Beaumont General Election Info Vote for our City Tagline Topics: 0:00 Intro &am...

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14:04

Constructing Knowledge | S3 E2: LIT Adds New Building...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/03/28

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.&nb...

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00:09:11

🚨 Measles Outbreak Alert in Texas 🚨

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/03/21

🚨 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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00:07:40

You're Invited to Beaumont Mural Fest

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/03/03

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29:09

Get to Know the City Manager | S3 E1: Kenneth...

Beaumont Beat ·

2025/02/03

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 Events 2025 City of Beaumont General Election Info Vote for our City Tagline Topics: 0:00...

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21:49

Upgraded Movie Experience | S2 E10: Classic Movie...

Beaumont Beat ·

2024/10/10

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 o...

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