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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.

Tune in for our 20-minute stories and #Beaulieve with us!

Copyright: © 2024 Beaumont Beat

Latest Episodes:

Holiday Ho-Ho-Hosting | S1 E10: Tips About Food Safety and Food Waste Nov 22, 2023

Show notes

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 Program
Department of Public Health Website
Environmental Health Website
Beaumont 311
City of Beaumont Christmas Tree Lighting
Classic Movie Nights
Digital Gift Shop
Prevent Clogged Drains & Sewer Lines
What Is FOG? (Fats, Oils, Grease)
Water & Sewer Winterization Tips
Topics:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
01:46 Cooking & Safety Tips
07:06 Leftover Food Safety
08:41 Food Inspections Around Town
10:34 Intermission Announcements
11:54 How to Dispose Fats, Oils, Grease
16:48 Winterizing Your Home
19:12 When to Call/Use 311
21:37 Outro & Announcements
You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Meet the Beaumonsters | S1 E9: CVB's Newest Mascots Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

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 Center
Beaumont Animal Care Open House
City of Beaumont Christmas Tree Lighting
Digital Gift Shop
Visit Beaumont, Texas Website
Visit Beaumont Facebook
Visit Beaumont Instagram
Cattail Marsh Facebook
Birding in Beaumont
Meet the Beau-Monsters
Community Clean Up

Topics:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
01:36 Go Beau Gift Shop
02:20 Beau-Monster Mascots
05:03 What is a Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)?
07:13 Birding & Cattail Marsh
09:30 Importance of Local Pride
10:08 More Beau-Monsters Info
11:32 What is the CVB up to?
14:29 Local Gift Boxes
17:18 Outro & Announcements
You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Puppies, Kittens, Adoption, OH MY! | S1 E8: An inside look at Beaumont Animal Care Nov 01, 2023

Show notes

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 Up
Beautifying Beaumont Campaign
Youth Basketball
Voting
Animal Care Open House
Animal Care Website
Animal Care Facebook
Donate
Volunteer
Adopt
Animal Services
City of Beaumont Christmas Tree Lighting
Topics:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
01:38 New Flooring
03:00 Open House
04:13 Adoption Info
05:57 Holiday Tips for Pets
06:36 Hours of Operation / How to Visit
07:08 More Adoption Info
08:18 Fun Facts
10:27 Year Round Programs
12:56 FAQs
13:19 Outro & Announcements

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Projects in the Pipeline | S1 E7: New Community Investment Plan is Here Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

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 & Announcements
01:53 Planning / Decision Making
04:06 Major Topics
05:29 Potential for Revisions
06:46 FY24 Projects
08:55 Future Consideration Projects
10:04 Public Safety
11:08 Project Funding
13:37 When FY24 Projects Start
14:20 Closing Remarks

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Parks in Progress – Building a Pretty City | S1 E6: Beautification Projects Sep 26, 2023

Show notes

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 Dashboard
Contact City Council
Fruit Trees

Topics:
00:00 Beautification Projects Intro
00:59 Parks & Rec Split
02:56 $1.4M Parks Budget
04:17 Beautification Projects
07:13 Trails Master Plan
08:23 Current Projects
11:56 Fruit Trees
12:56 Funding Resources
15:53 Quality of Life
You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

H2Whoa – What’s Going on With Beaumont’s Water? | S1 E5: Water Concerns Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

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 & Announcements
00:02:22 Our Water is Safe
00:04:03 Exceptional Drought Conditions
00:07:48 Water Billing
00:08:33 Stage 3 Drought
00:11:02 Limiting Usage / Reporting Leaks
00:14:17 Returning to Normal?
00:16:24 Prioritizing Leaks
00:18:11 Stay Up to Date
00:20:26 Outro

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Money, Money, Money: The Art and Science of Budgeting | S1 E4: Budget Workshop Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

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 1
City Council Budget Workshop Part 2
Topics:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
00:55 2024 Budget Process
02:44 Balanced Budget
03:25 Community Investment Plan
06:13 Coming Soon
07:10 Challenges / Difference From Previous Years
11:42 Main Takeaways
16:05 Being Apart of the Process
16:41 Budget Makeup / Good Stewards
18:24 Fusus System for Beaumont PD
19:24 Parks
21:02 Outro

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Diving Deep Into the Drought | S1 E3: Drought Conditions Aug 17, 2023

Show notes

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 Intro
00:55 Water Restrictions / Drought
03:12 Water Customers Affected
04:22 Limited Activities
05:10 Quality of Water
06:09 Water Leaks
08:48 Conserve Water
09:24 Outro

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Suite Dreams and Big Plans | S1 E2: How a New Downtown Convention Center & Hotel Could Bring Big Business to Beaumont Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

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 Meeting
Downtown Plan Input
Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Hotel & Downtown Economic Development
01:49 HOT Tax & CVB
04:55 Other Cities
06:45 Convention vs Civic Center
08:47 Cost
12:29 Downtown Development Process
13:56 Phases
15:54 Hotel & the Bigger Downtown Plan
17:47 Stimulate Growth
19:20 Outro

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communicatio

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

Behind the Badge | S1 E1: Public Safety in Focus Jul 28, 2023

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📢 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 Community
Police – Monthly Reports
Police – Operation Ceasefire Press Conference
Press Release - Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the Fleet
Statement Regarding Patient Care Concerns – Beaumont Fire-Rescue
Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Safety & Crime
02:52 BPD Active in Community
03:49 Citizen Involvement / Staying Informed
05:52 EMS & Fire
07:15 Basic Life Support Ambulances
09:03 Fire Department & Tier Medical Services
10:07 Hiring
11:24 Get Involved in Your City
13:00 Outro
You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:
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Audio only
YouTube
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Contact us at: communications@beaumonttexas.gov

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