Beaumont Beat

🏈 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...

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.

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 eve...

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 dra...

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 s...

🗳️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...

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 Beaum...

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: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us at:...

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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 quali...

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. Ba...

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...

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...

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 Event...

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...

🚨 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📸...

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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 Librar...

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...

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 sure the City of Beaumont is prepared for incidents like major weather events. We’ll also talk about what you can do as a resident to stay prepared during hurricane season, which runs from June 1st until November 30th. Resources: Beaumont's...

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 the upcoming school year. On this episode of the Beaumont Beat, we’ll hear from Dr. Shannon Allen, Beaumont ISD Superintendent for a little *chalk talk* on all the great things the district has planned for the rest of the summer, what we ca...

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 something for everyone— adults and kids alike. Take note of everything there is to do around town and let’s make this a summer to remember. Resources: Southeast Texas Alerting Network Hurricane Prep Video Playlist Summer Camp Info Track Club...

🌸 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 Greenspace Director Kenneth Raggette joins us to share information about the upcoming city-wide cleanup, the parks master plan, and what’s being planted around town. He’ll also provide tips on what you can plant in your own garden to maximize...

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 community. Tune in to this episode of the Beaumont Beat to hear about what you can expect from the action-packed weekend happening April 26-28, resources you may not have known about in the community, and come out and join us for all the fun :)    Re...

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 and their generous sponsors, it’s free for you and your family to attend!  We’ll have food trucks, interactive art activities, a kids zone, vendor market, music and entertainment - and of course tons of new murals going up. On today’s s...