Beaumont Beat

Passing the Torch | S4 E4: Incoming and Current City Manager Reflect on Beaumont’s Future

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.

Addressing Violence | S4 E3: Mayor and Police Department Talk About Keeping Our Community Safe

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 everyday lives. Today, we’re joined by Beaumont Mayor Roy West and Officer Chancellor Van Houten with the Beaumont Police Department to talk about what’s happening, how the City is responding, and what residents should know moving forward. Resources 409-833-TIPS You can stream the Beaumont Beat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5Uwowu9lkfXeLdJZOuLLu0?si=d901502ac2304994] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKoHXAul8KAV8U2vsnlRzbDz] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beaumont-beat/id1699232433] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70531111-f5fd-4105-b479-919232e1e12f/beaumont-beat] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-beaumont-beat-148480356/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumonttexas.gov/podcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumontbeat.buzzsprout.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKp0XOttu5BCdgeCEZkwe0DF] Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠communications@beaumonttexas.gov⁠⁠⁠ [communications@beaumonttexas.gov]

Lights, Camera, Music! | S4 E2: Boomtown Film & Music Festival

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 dramatic performances, plus learn from experts during interactive panel discussions. On today's show, we’ll hear from two members of the Boomtown Film Society, Christopher Dombrosky and Gordon S. Williams and get all the details! Resources BoomtownFestival.com [BoomtownFestival.com] ⁠Lunar New Year [https://beaumonteventstx.com/event/lunar-new-year-lion-dance-2026/] Beaumont Awards - State of the City 2026 Invitation [https://youtu.be/XvROlZSFw54] Facebook Boomtown Film & Music Fest [Boomtown Film & Music Fest Facebook Page] Instagram Boomtown Film & Music Fest [https://www.instagram.com/boomtownfest/] Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Announcement (01:37) Film Friendly Texas Community (06:45) Film in Southeast Texas (11:44) Intermission Announcements (14:18) Films, Music, and More (18:56) Why You Should Attend (22:03) Outro & Announcements You can stream the Beaumont Beat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5Uwowu9lkfXeLdJZOuLLu0?si=d901502ac2304994] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKoHXAul8KAV8U2vsnlRzbDz] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beaumont-beat/id1699232433] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70531111-f5fd-4105-b479-919232e1e12f/beaumont-beat] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-beaumont-beat-148480356/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumonttexas.gov/podcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumontbeat.buzzsprout.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKp0XOttu5BCdgeCEZkwe0DF] Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠communications@beaumonttexas.gov⁠⁠⁠ [communications@beaumonttexas.gov]

Service Through Singing | S4 E1: The Melody Maids of Beaumont, Texas

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 start on the stage of Beaumont’s historic Jefferson Theatre back in 1942. Ms. Kai Jai Conner, Executive Producer of The Melody Maids Movies, will give us some history of the group and tell us what it was like to be a part of this incredible legacy of morals, manners and music. Resources 2PM Showing of the Melody Maids Movie [https://www.ticketmaster.com/beaumont-chamber-of-commerce-presents-the-beaumont-texas-01-17-2026/event/3A00639EC0557E62] 7PM Showing of the Melody Maids Movie [https://www.ticketmaster.com/beaumont-chamber-of-commerce-presents-the-beaumont-texas-01-17-2026/event/3A00639EC0827E88] melodymaidsmovie.com [melodymaidsmovie.com] The Melody Maids Movie Facebook Page [facebook.com/TheMelodyMaidsMovie] va.gov [va.gov] Lunar New Year [https://beaumonteventstx.com/event/lunar-new-year-lion-dance-2026/] Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Announcement (01:57) Who Are the Melody Maids? (04:00) Life Lessons: Morals, Manners, Music (05:47) Around the World Journeys (06:42) Personal Stories (09:07) Intermission Announcements (11:05) Tyrrell Library Preserving Melody Maids History (12:34) Melody Maids Movie (16:05) Legacy of the Melody Maids (18:40) Outro & Announcements You can stream the Beaumont Beat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5Uwowu9lkfXeLdJZOuLLu0?si=d901502ac2304994] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKoHXAul8KAV8U2vsnlRzbDz] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beaumont-beat/id1699232433] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70531111-f5fd-4105-b479-919232e1e12f/beaumont-beat] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-beaumont-beat-148480356/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumonttexas.gov/podcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumontbeat.buzzsprout.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKp0XOttu5BCdgeCEZkwe0DF] Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠communications@beaumonttexas.gov⁠⁠ [communications@beaumonttexas.gov]

Bond Propositions Election Results | S3 E10: Mayor and City Manager Talk About What's Next

🗳️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 sidewalks across the city, addressing long-term community needs and enhancing overall quality of life. While other propositions and the proposed venue tax did not receive voter approval, the passage of Proposition A reflects the community’s shared commitment to investing in Beaumont’s core infrastructure and future growth. Following certification of election results, the City will begin the process of issuing bonds related to Proposition A. Financial advisors and bond counsel will assist with structuring the bond sales, which may occur in phases based on project timelines and market conditions. All contracts for design, construction, and project delivery will be reviewed by the Beaumont City Council in a public setting to ensure transparency and accountability.For more information about Proposition A, visit beaumonttexas.gov/bond [http://www.beaumonttexas.gov/bond] Resources ⁠beaumonttexas.gov/bond [beaumonttexas.gov/firebuddies] Christmas Tree Lighting Info [https://beaumonteventstx.com/event/city-of-beaumont-tree-lighting-2025/] Ask Beau Info Video [https://youtu.be/dCwHYEYSJoI] Mayor Veterans Coalition Info [https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=694] Chapters: (01:33) Only Proposition A Passed (03:45) Challenges with a Bond (09:51) Government Mistrust (12:08) Venue Tax (12:22) What's Next? (17:16) Intermission Announcements (20:09) City Council Unity (24:12) Community Feedback/Concerns (29:11) Final Message From the Mayor and City Manager (31:17) Outro & Announcements You can stream the Beaumont Beat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5Uwowu9lkfXeLdJZOuLLu0?si=d901502ac2304994] ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGle0l22omk&list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKoHXAul8KAV8U2vsnlRzbDz] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beaumont-beat/id1699232433] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70531111-f5fd-4105-b479-919232e1e12f/beaumont-beat] ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-beaumont-beat-148480356/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Beaumont Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumonttexas.gov/podcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beaumontbeat.buzzsprout.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8ZcPi2dgKp0XOttu5BCdgeCEZkwe0DF] Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠communications@beaumonttexas.gov⁠⁠ [communications@beaumonttexas.gov]