I’m excited (and a little nervous) to give you this new show that I’ve started with Teej Rodman. It is totally unlike any of my other episodes – long form, unedited, purely conversational, and a bit vulgar (don’t tell my mom!).

Teej is a local social media instigator who creates on point Beaumont memes, argues with trolls, and is hard to ignore. Thinly veiled behind the shock value of his words are intelligent and wise observations that always keep me (and others) engaged with what he is saying.

In this conversation we touch on hot button issues like the cultural phenomenon OK Boomer, the Thanksgiving plant explosion in Port Neches, the hotly debated FEMA funds given to the city of Beaumont, and Impeachment.

The inaugural episode will be in the main feed for everyone to listen to but after that you will only get access to his witty profane ramblings by becoming a part of the Coffee Grounds $5 tier or other higher tiers on Patreon!

Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk to a Houston artist with strong Beaumont ties who’s newest show at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is charged with social and political critique and observations. I was anxious to ask Prince Varughese Thomas about some of my favorite pieces and the conversation runs the gamut from feminism, civil discourse, narcissism as well as his process as an artist. It is a great companion piece to anyone who has seen the show and will compel those who haven’t to go see it before it’s gone!

In this short episode, we look through the some of the data of the recent elections. Spoiler Alert – they are bleak. Here are the resources mentioned in the show.

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No we aren’t talking about THAT constitution – we are talking about amendments to the Texas State Constitution that are happening November 5th 2019.

The Rundown

Am I registered to vote?

Also, I was hella sick when I recorded this so please forgive the mouth sounds and audio quality <3

In this episode, I talk to two local activists about what’s been on their mind since the city and school board elections and their involvement in those elections. It was a very fun and great conversation and I hope you enjoy it 

In this short episode, I and activist Joseph Trahan react to the El Paso shootings. It has been a few weeks since the event and while we haven’t found out much more information about the incident, gun control and gun violence has had it’s usual rounds of discussion across social and mainstream media. Now that the conversation has mostly settled, what can the average Texan do about it?

Ward 3 aka The Heart of the City has some of the heavier problems in Beaumont. It’s seen as a crime hub, has some of the poorest infrastructure, and lower socio-economic people within the ward. Has the 30 year incumbent been “doing enough?” Can the newcomer win out? We’ll see!

Can I vote in this ward?

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Easily one of the most controversial races in the city – but who will the people chose?

Can I vote in this ward?

Candidates

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Incumbent Virgina Jordon unseated her incumbent in 2017 who unseated his incumbent in 2015 – will Neild or Quaraishi continue this pattern?

Can I vote in Ward 1?

Candidates

I couldn’t find information about the laws concerning how much local labor a city could hire. Please let me know if you know of where I can find this information!

It doesn’t matter where you live in Beaumont, you can vote for  up to 2 candidates. Whichever top 2 candidates get the most votes get the most seat. Who do you think will do the best job on the school board?

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