Beaumont Beat

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 New Real-Time Crime Center
Register or Integrate a Camera Device with Beaumont's Real-Time Crime Center
Citizens Police Academy
Southeast Texas Alerting Network or call 1-844-578-7826
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry or call 211
City of Beaumont's Emergency Management Website
Hurricane Prep Video Playlist
List of Pools and Splash Pads
Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center
Movies in the Park
Classic Movie Nights


Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:43 Disasters vs Emergencies
5:08 Federally Recognized by FEMA
6:14 Preplanning for Major Events
7:47 Intermission Announcements
9:00 What to Know Before A Hurricane Comes
10:20 Preparing Your Home for Hurricanes
13:09 To-Go Kits and Having a Family Plan
14:38 Southeast Texas Alerting Network & State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry   
16:47 Mandatory Evacuations & Public Safety
18:51 Emergency Management Conclusion
20:20 Outro & Announcements


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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 can look forward to in the next school year, and beyond.


Resources:

City of Beaumont Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Classic Movie Nights
Volunteer at BISD
Beaumont ISD Website
Summer Opportunities
Summer Camps / Summer Sports
STEAM Camp Info / Beaumont Public Library System Facebook Page
Sundown Summer Concert featuring Hot Grits


Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
3:14 BISD Partnerships & Volunteering
7:12 Summer Opportunities
10:59 Register for Next School Year
12:00 Intermission Announcements
13:18 Campus Safety
15:56 Student Success
16:55 Community Perception
19:15 Vision for BISD
21:42 Outro & Announcements


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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 Info
Sign Up For Flag Football
List of Pools and Splash Pads
Lakeside Center
Beaumont Recreation Website
Volunteer Tree Planting Sign Up
Pickleball Info
Go Skate Day Info
Movies in the Park Schedule
Beaumont Farmers Market
BISD Summer Activities


Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:13 Summer Camps / Summer Track
04:05 Flag Football
05:07 Pools / Splash Pads
05:53 Lakeside Center
07:55 Recreation Department
09:21 Intermission Announcements
10:44 Hike & Bike Trails
11:23 Tennis / Pickleball
12:33 Sterling Pruitt Activity Center
13:26 Skate Park
14:19 Cattail Marsh / Tyrrell Park
17:06 Movies in the Park
18:26 Farmers Market
19:38 Outro & Announcements

 

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🌸 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 Beaumont’s unique ecosystem.


Resources:
Parks & Greenspace Website
Beaumont Beautanical Gardens Website
Community Cleanup
Keep Beaumont Beautiful Litter Rap
$2 Monthly Donation
Fruit Trees Reel
BeaumontVision2035.com
Animal Care Adoptions
Summer Camp Info
Track Club Info
BeeCityUSA.org
Hardiness Zone
CityofBeaumontJobs.com


Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
1:31 Greenspace
2:33 Keep Beaumont Beautiful
6:40 Fruit Trees
9:17 Parks Master Plan
11:46 Intermission Announcements
13:19 Bee City USA
14:41 What You Can Plant
19:35 Outro & Announcements


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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 :) 

 
Resources:
Community Clean Up Info
Community Cleanup Signup Form
409Family.com
409 Family Facebook Page
409 Day Facebook Page
409 Weekend Info
409 Day Info
Summer Camp Info
Track Club Info
Crawfish Festival Info
Spring Arts Festival Info
DowntownBeaumont.org
Visit Beaumont Facebook
Visit Beaumont Instagram
Summer Jobs Info


Topics
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:12 What is 409 Family?
5:21 409 Day Details
10:43 Block Party
11:28 Define Family
14:13 409 Day Recap
15:24 Intermission Announcements
16:41 409 Weekend Details
19:22 Crawfish Festival
20:33 Spring Arts Festival
22:27 Beau-lieve
24:25 Outro & Announcements


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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 show, you’ll get to hear from the festival founder, organizer, a well-known Texas travel influencer, and the Convention & Visitors Bureau about the event and what to expect.

Resources:
Muralfest
Mural Guide
Visit Beaumont Website
Visit Beaumont TX Facebook

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#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 from joining or watching a parade to catching live entertainment and the carnival. The event is actually a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting 14 area non-profits!

It all starts on Thursday (February 8) and runs through Sunday (February 11). Tim will give us the rundown of all the festivities this weekend.

Resources:
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Website
Downtown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input Meeting
Downtown Plan Input
Genealogy Days at Tyrrell Historical Library
Black Men Read Program
Beaumont Mural Festival
Information on Krewes
Mardi Gras Facebook
Visit Beaumont Facebook
Beaumont Events Facebook
City Council Schedule

Topics
0:00 Intro & Announcements
3:01 Daily Festivities
7:09 History
9:11 Growing Downtown
9:52 Mardi Gras Lingo
11:18 Intermission Announcements
12:36 How to Volunteer / Join a Krewe
14:27 Family Fun
15:17 Headliners
17:34 Pricing
19:00 New Events & Final Remarks
21:54 Outro & Announcements

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Today’s guest, Mr. Issacc Mouton, will share places to go, people you should know, and ways to honor #BlackHistoryMonth in Beaumont.

Issacc is a community organizer in Beaumont, Texas. He created and operates the Southeast Texas Black-owned Restaurant Foodie Facebook page, is a small business owner, and podcast host. Issacc also wrote the Black History and Culture Itinerary for Visit Beaumont, TX

Resources:
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Southeast Texas Black Owned Restaurants
Black History & Culture Itinerary
Downtown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input Meeting
Genealogy Days at Tyrrell Historical Library
Black Men Read Program
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas 
Beaumont Mural Festival
City Council Schedule

Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:40 How Juneteenth Impacts SETX
3:46 Black History & Culture Itinerary in Beaumont (Dining, Shopping & Parks)
7:47 Notable Locals, Murals & History
10:38 Beaumont Public Libraries & Black Men Read Program
11:11 Mardi Gras & Mural Fest
12:09 Earlie Hudnall, Jr.’s Homeward Exhibit (Art Museum of SETX)
13:54 Importance of Knowing History
16:20 How You Can Honor Black History
18:11 New City Council Meeting Scheule & Outro

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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 while planning for the future, and a topic that many of you are wanting to hear more about - the plans for downtown.

Resources:
Cattail Marsh Facebook
Library Website
Visit Beaumont Website
Lakeside Center Website
Downtown Plan Input
Downtown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input Meeting
Public Works Website
Downtown Plan Input
TIRZ Website

Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
1:56 Quality of Life
2:57 1st Year as Beaumont City Manager
4:39 Plans for the Future, Public Works, Public Safety
7:04 Parks
7:57 Revitalizing Downtown
11:47 TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone)
13:30 Fiscal Responsibility
18:08 Police Chief Retirement
19:32 Fruit Trees & Outro

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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 holiday season and year-round. Unlike other cities, BPD’s Blue Santa is not a self-sign-up style program. Instead, our officers nominate families in need who they have encountered throughout the year. Tune in learn how you can get involved!

This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys for over 250 children in the city of Beaumont. Blue Santa will have a police escort throughout the city as they deliver toys and spread Christmas Cheer! As always, the Blue Santa Program would not be possible without the generous donations of so many businesses, organizations, and citizens in our community.

Resources:
Photo Contest
Classic Movie Nights
Digital Gift Shop
Beaumont Police Department Website
Toy Run Facebook Page
Beaumont Police Department Address
Water Billing

Topics:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
01:45 Blue Santa Visits the Set
04:12 Intermission Announcements
05:13 History of Blue Santa & How to Nominate Families
07:23 Personalized for Each Kid
08:36 How to Donate & Community Involvement 
12:26 Impact on the Community
14:03 Outro & Announcements

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