Beaumont Beat

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Fixing the Drainage Flow | S3 E7: How the City is Fighting Flooding Jul 21, 2025

Show notes

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.

Resources

Report Issue to 311, Dial 311, or Email 311@beaumonttexas.gov

Movies 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 Map

View Pothole Map

View Pavement Data Map

BeaumontBonds.com⁠

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro & Announcements

(01:48) Progress on our Drainage System

(10:12) Intermission Announcements

(10:54) Spending Money on Drainage

(21:29) Outro & Announcements

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Funding Our Future Projects | S3 E6: The Potential of Using Bonds Jun 10, 2025

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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.com

Watch Past Meetings

Riverfront Park Reopening Event

Parks Masterplan Document

Bond Survey Results

Community Investment Plan Document

Juneteenth Event Info

4th of July Event Info

In-Person Open House Meeting takes place on Friday July 12th from 10am-12pm at the Lakeside Center

Online 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 & Announcements

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Backyard Adventures | S3 E5: National Travel & Tourism Week May 01, 2025

Show notes

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.com
Vote for the World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant
VisitBeaumontTX.com/NTTW
Vote 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 & Announcements

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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Servant-Hearted Young Leaders | S3 E4: Meet Beaumont's Youth Advisory Council Apr 23, 2025

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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 Info
Vote for our City Tagline

Download the Beaumont 311 App

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Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
1:34 Carden Bond with the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council
4:28 Personal Goals & State Summit
6:16 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 Future
14:15 Outro & Announcements

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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Picture the Great Outdoors | S3 E3: Photographing Peak Bird Migration Apr 04, 2025

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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 & Announcements
2:10 Ken’s Story
6:33 Taking Photos at Cattail & Texas Highways Magazine
9:22 Intermission Announcements
10:44 SETX Birding Industry
11:54 Van Tours & Education Cetner
14:32 Tips for Photographing Wildlife
16:18 Tips for Visiting Cattail Marsh
18:03 Outro & Announcements

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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Constructing Knowledge | S3 E2: LIT Adds New Building to Campus Mar 28, 2025

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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 Events
2025 City of Beaumont General Election Info
Vote for our City Tagline

Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
1:35 LIT's Role in the Economy
5:25 Intermission Announcements
6:20 Allied Health & Workforce Training Center
8:28 Importance of Higher Education & The Future of LIT
13:08 Outro & Announcements

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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

🚨 Measles Outbreak Alert in Texas 🚨 Mar 21, 2025

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🚨 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

You're Invited to Beaumont Mural Fest Mar 03, 2025

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Get to Know the City Manager | S3 E1: Kenneth Williams Career in Politics Feb 03, 2025

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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 Events
2025 City of Beaumont General Election Info
Vote for our City Tagline
Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
1:53 Personal Life
4:34 Charlton Family Descendent
5:43 History in Politics
8:23 Favorite Moments in Beaumont
11:09 Intermission Announcements
12:10 Career Accolades
16:43 Handling Critics
20:49 Salary
23:04 Your Legacy
28:31 Outro & Announcements

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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Upgraded Movie Experience | S2 E10: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson Theatre Oct 10, 2024

Show notes

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.com
13 Nights of Halloween 2024 Schedule
Classic Movie Nights
Social Media: @BeaumontEventsTX
Social Media: @JeffersonTheatreTX
Jefferson Theatre Tours Information: 409-838-3435
Dogtoberfest
Purchase tickets for State of the City
Museum Madness
City Manager Article
Beaumont Recreation Haunted House

Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:52 History of Jefferson & Other Theatres
4:43 Robert Morton Pipe Organ
6:26 Beaumont Events/Event Services
7:33 Intermission Announcements
9:03 Technology Upgrades
13:20 Classic Movie Nights
16:12 13 Nights of Halloween & Holidays
17:58 First Run Films & Other Showings
20:08 Outro & Announcements

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