Beaumont Beat
Welcome to the Beaumont Beat, where we move with the heartbeat of the city of Beaumont, Texas. Tune in for our stories and #Beaulieve with us!
Episodes
21 episodes
Upgraded Movie Experience | S2 E10: Classic Movie Nights at the Jefferson Theatre
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 proje...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:49
Emergency Preparedness | S2 E9: Tropical Weather Prepping Tips
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:20
Chalk Talk with Beaumont ISD | S2 E8: BISD Superintendent Talks About the District
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 fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:57
Rec & Roll Into Summer | S2 E7: Beaumont Recreation Programs
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 ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:46
Beauty, Planting, Cleanup | S2 E6: Beautifying Beaumont
🌸 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 upco...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:48
409 Weekend | S2 E5: Festivals, Festivals, Festivals!
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 expec...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:06
Painting the Town | S2 E4: Mural Fest
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 att...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:25
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler | S2 E3: Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
#MardiGras is upon us! And today’s guest is the Board Chairman for Mardi Gras Southeast Texas, Tim Romero.Now celebrating its 33rd year, Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is family friendly and there are many ways to get involved this weekend f...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:47
Honoring Black History | S2 E2: Black History & Culture Itinerary in Beaumont
Today’s guest, Mr. Issacc Mouton, will share places to go, people you should know, and ways to honor
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:07
Plans For A Future Beaumont | S2 E1: City Manager Chats About 2024
Join us for the Season 2 premiere of the Beaumont Beat as Beaumont City Manager Kenneth R. Williams shares a bit about his first full year here, what we can look forward to in 2024, how the city is balancing being fiscally responsible ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:29
Blue Santa Needs Your Help | S1 E11: Spread Holiday Cheer with the Beaumont Police Department
The Beaumont Police Department has been running the #BlueSanta program for over 30 years to help children in need and foster positive police interactions. Learn how you can get involved in spreading joy throughout the community during the holid...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:18
Holiday Ho-Ho-Hosting | S1 E10: Tips About Food Safety and Food Waste
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 prepara...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:29
Meet the Beaumonsters | S1 E9: CVB's Newest Mascots
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:38
Puppies, Kittens, Adoption, OH MY! | S1 E8: An inside look at Beaumont Animal Care
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 ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:26
Projects in the Pipeline - Beaumont’s Community Investment Plan Is Here | S1 E7: CIP
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 y...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:42
Parks in Progress – Building a Pretty City | S1 E6: Beautification Projects
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 l...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:01
H2Whoa – What’s Really Going on With Beaumont’s Water? | S1 E5: Water Concerns
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:11
Money, Money, Money: The Art and Science of Budgeting | S1 E4: Budget Workshop
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 d...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:24
Diving Deep Into the Drought | S1 E3: Drought Conditions
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 l...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:04
Suite Dreams and Big Plans – How a New Convention Hotel Could Bring Big Business to Beaumont | S1 E2: Downtown Hotel
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 you...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:50
Behind the Badge: Public Safety in Focus | S1 E1: Police, Fire, and EMS Issues & Programs
📢 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:26