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Elevate Beaumont | S4 E6: BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey Oct 02, 2026

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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 Student Attendance

(16:15) Intermission Announcements

(17:18) Challenging Students and Teachers in the Classroom

(21:23) Parents Involvement

(23:24) Teacher Retention

(25:10) Community Involvement

(27:29) The Future of BISD

(30:00) Outro

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NFL Comes to Beaumont | S4 E5: PJ Locke Hosts a Football Camp Jun 26, 2026

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🏈 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 & Announcements

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Passing the Torch | S4 E4: Incoming and Current City Manager Reflect on Beaumont’s Future Apr 22, 2026

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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.

Addressing Violence | S4 E3: Mayor and Police Department Talk About Keeping Our Community Safe Mar 18, 2026

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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.

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409-833-TIPS

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Lights, Camera, Music! | S4 E2: Boomtown Film & Music Festival Feb 12, 2026

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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!

Resources

BoomtownFestival.com

⁠Lunar New Year

Beaumont Awards - State of the City 2026 Invitation

Facebook Boomtown Film & Music Fest

Instagram Boomtown Film & Music Fest

Chapters:

(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 & Announcements

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Service Through Singing | S4 E1: The Melody Maids of Beaumont, Texas Jan 13, 2026

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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.

Resources

2PM Showing of the Melody Maids Movie

7PM Showing of the Melody Maids Movie

melodymaidsmovie.com

The Melody Maids Movie Facebook Page

va.gov

Lunar New Year

Chapters:

(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 & Announcements

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Bond Propositions Election Results | S3 E10: Mayor and City Manager Talk About What's Next Nov 05, 2025

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🗳️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/bond

Resources

⁠beaumonttexas.gov/bond

Christmas Tree Lighting Info

Ask Beau Info Video

Mayor Veterans Coalition Info

Chapters:

(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 & Announcements

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Bond Common Concerns | S3 E9: Answering Your Recurring Questions Oct 01, 2025

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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.

Resources

beaumonttexas.gov/firebuddies

Community Investment Plan

Parks Master Plan

BeaumontBonds.com

BeaumontTexas.gov/bond

BeaumontTexas.gov/election

Oktoberfest

Chapters:

(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 & Announcements

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Answering Your Beaumont Bond Questions | S3 E8: City Staff Explains Bond Propositions Sep 26, 2025

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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:

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Answering Your Bond Questions (Livestreamed Earlier on Facebook) | City of Beaumont Jul 25, 2025

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