City Surplus Auction 11/29-12/13

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The City of Beaumont's Online Auction of Surplus Property is held one to two times each year. The Online Auction is conducted by online auction Rene' Bates Auctioneers, Inc. on ...

Press Release - City of Beaumont Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

City of Beaumont to host annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Channel 4 is Down Until Further Notice

Media Alert: The Mayor's Monthly Homeless Coalition Meeting is this Thursday

The Mayor's Homeless Coalition will meet on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Center Meeting Room, 150 Magnolia St.  

Representatives from Legacy Community Development Corporation will speak about their homeless prev...

Statement Regarding Beaumont Animal Care

The mission of Beaumont Animal Care is to promote animal welfare and to provide a healthy and safe environment for animals and citizens while enforcing local ordinances. They operate an adoption-friendly shelter along with various public awareness program...

Beaumont’s Got Game: The City of Beaumont Launches New Youth Basketball League

Contact:

Jimmy Neale, Director – Department of Recreation

[email protected] | (409) 838.3613 x 1207 

Beaumont’s Got Game: The City of Beaumont Launches New Youth Basketball League 

Much research has shown that...

Open House at the Dog House: Attend Beaumont Animal Care’s First Open House Event

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]  

Open House at the Dog House:  You're Invited to Attend Beaumont Animal Care&...

Join Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 in Supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2023

Contact:         

David Carpenter

Beaumont Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 399

[email protected] 

409-201-3575

Join Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 in Suppor...

City of Beaumont Rescinds All Drought Restrictions

City of Beaumont Rescinds All Drought Restrictions

We want to sincerely thank our citizens for assisting in conserving water during the drought restrictions. While we are hopeful we will not have to resume restrictions any time soon, our region of Texas re...

Join Us for a Community Clean up Event on 11/3

We need your help to Beautify Beaumont at a community clean up event on November 3 from 12-4 pm. Register as an individual or team with multiple convenient locations available. There will be a friendly ward competition with prizes for the most trash colle...

Official City Statement Regarding a Potential Homeless Camp

CANCELLED: Media Alert: The Mayor's Monthly Homeless Coalition Meeting is this Thursday

UPDATE: The October Homeless Coalition Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2023 is cancelled.  We will look forward to seeing you at our November meeting.

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The Mayor's Homeless Coalition will meet on Thursday, October...

2023 Free Fire Prevention and Family Safety Festival, October 7

Contact: 

Dana Ward, Fire Museum of Texas Coordinator

Phone: 409-880-3927 | Email: [email protected]

2023 Free Fire Prevention and Family Safety Festival, October 7

Join the Beaumont Fire Department- Fire Museum of Texas for our annual Fire...

Beaumont Public Health Has Updated COVID-19 Boosters for Uninsured + Underinsured Children + Adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 28, 2023

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Beaumont Public Health Director  

[email protected] | 409-654-3603

Beaumont Public Health Has Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available for Uninsured and Underinsured Childre...

The City's Drought Plan has Moved to Stage 1 Asking Citizens to Voluntarily Conserve Water

The City of Beaumont’s Drought Contingency Plan has Moved Back to Stage 1 Asking Citizens to Voluntarily Conserve Water

Due to the lack of rain and excessive heat, the City of Beaumont is still experiencing higher than average water demands. Stag...

The City of Beaumont Mandatory Water Restrictions Has Moved Back to Stage 2

Contact:

Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

The City of Beaumont Mandatory Water Restrictions Has Moved Back to Stage 2

With the help of citizens conserving water and our crews repairing water l...

Water, Sewer, and Garbage Rate Changes Coming on October 1, 2023, for Fiscal 2024

Contact:

Todd Simoneaux, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

[email protected] | 409-880-3116

Water, Sewer, and Garbage Rate Changes Coming on October 1, 2023, for Fiscal 2024

On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the City Council voted to approve the fisca...

Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Pet Week at Your Local Animal Shelter

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Phone: (409)838-3304 | Email: [email protected]    

September 15, 2023

Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Pet Week at Your Local Animal Sh...

November Special Election Information

The upcoming November Special Election holds great importance for our community. It provides a platform for citizens to have a say in the amending of our City Charter. These amendments could significantly impact our local governance, and we encourage all ...

Press Conference: Water Update 9/18

Hear an update from City officials, staff and administration regarding the chlorine conversion process and drought status.

Monday, September 18 – 10 am

Lakeside Center Meeting Room - 150 Magnolia St.

Read on...

Water Update: Your Water May Taste or Look Different This Week

Water Update: Your Water May Taste or Look Different This Week as the City Completes the Free Chlorine Conversion Process

You’re Invited: Join us Wednesday for a “Pray for Rain” Event

Major Water Leak

The city experienced a major water leak around 5am this morning at North and 10^th Street near a major water transmission line.  The leak is currently valved off for repair, however the leak drained the majority of the city’s elevated st...

Stage 3 of the City's Drought Plan Has Been Triggered Again, Increasing Water Restrictions

Due to the Continued Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, Stage 3 of the City of Beaumont’s Drought Plan Has Been Triggered Again, Increasing Water Restrictions

Due to the continued lack of rain and excessive heat, The City of Beaumont is in what is now define...

Media Alert: The Mayor's Monthly Homeless Coalition Meeting is this Thursday

The Mayor's Homeless Coalition will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown Event Centre, 700 Crockett St.  These meetings are open to the public.

The guest speaker will be Cullen Burch of Endeavors.  

Learn More a...

Free Chlorine Water Conversion Update

The City of Beaumont Has Re-Issued Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions

Contact:

Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

Due to the Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, the City of Beaumont Has Re-Issued Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions 

We were hoping for rain ...

Statement from BPD Chief James Singletary announcing Operation Ceasefire

See below statement from BPD Chief James Singletary announcing Operation Ceasefire at a Press Conference Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

“BPD’s Operation Ceasefire began in mid-February in response to an increase in violent cri...

BPD to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing Operation Cease Fire- Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at 10

BPD to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing Operation Cease Fire- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

Please join Chief Singletary, along with several other Law Enforcement Agency Executives and U.S. Congressman Brian Babin, as he announce...

Water Production Update: Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine

Water Production Update: Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine

The City of Beaumont public water system, (PWS) ID TX1230001, will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlo...

The City's Drought Plan has Moved to Stage 1 Asking Citizens to Voluntarily Conserve Water

The City of Beaumont’s Drought Contingency Plan has Moved Back to Stage 1 Asking Citizens to Voluntarily Conserve Water

Due to the lack of rain and excessive heat, the City of Beaumont is still experiencing higher than average water demands. Stag...

The City of Beaumont Mandatory Water Restrictions Has Moved Back to Stage 2

Contact: Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

The City of Beaumont Mandatory Water Restrictions Has Moved Back to Stage 2

Stage 2 of the City's Drought Contingency Plan still re...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2024

Proposed Budget for FY 2024

The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available for viewing on the website. There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:30 PM in City Council Chambers (801 Main Street).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED FY 2024 BUDGET

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

 A public hearing is set for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:30 PM for all interested citizens of the City of Beaumont, Texas. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, T...

Drought FAQ

Why are we under water restrictions?

Due to the lack of rain and excessive heat this summer, the City of Beaumont is experiencing excessive water demands, which has triggered the drought contingency plan in the City ordinance.

How long will this last?

Each s...

Stage 3 of the City of Beaumont’s Drought Plan is in Effect

Contact: Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

Due to the Continued Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, Stage 3 of the City of Beaumont’s Drought Plan Has Been Triggered, Issuing Increased ...

Due to the Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, the City Has Issued Mandatory Water Restrictions

Contact: Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

Due to the Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, the City of Beaumont Has Issued Mandatory Water Restrictions

Due to the lack of rain and excessive heat, the City ...

Introducing the First Beaumont City Manager Newsletter

Brackish Water Alert

Contact:

Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

409-880-3752 | [email protected]

Brackish Water Alert

The City of Beaumont has been experiencing unusually high water demands due to the lack of rainfall. Tuesday, August 8, at 4:10 ...

Beaumont Public Health to Host Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic and Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 7, 2023 

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Beaumont Public Health Director  

[email protected] | 409-832-3603

Beaumont Public Health to Host Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic and Health Fair for the ...

Bid in Beaumont's Bi-Annual Surplus Auction August 16-30

Bid in Beaumont's Bi-Annual Surplus Auction August 16-30

The City of Beaumont will be holding an online surplus auction from Wednesday, August 16 at 10 AM until Wednesday, August 30 at 10 AM. View and bid on items at www.renebates.com.

Bidders are ...

Mayor Roy West Recently Completed Newly Elected City Officials Training

Mayor Roy West Recently Completed Newly Elected City Officials Training

 Mayor Roy West recently attended the Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation in Round Rock in July, which was sponsored by the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Associat...

Beaumont Animal Care and BPD Break up Dog Fighting Operation in Beaumont’s South End

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Phone: 409-838-3304 | Email: [email protected]    

Beaumont Animal Care and BPD Break up Dog Fighting Operation in Beaumont’s South End

On...

City of Beaumont Announces Flow Fest

Listen to Our New Podcast: The City Manager Minute

Listen as we discuss hot topics and developments for the City of Beaumont with updates straight from the Executive Office.

[RESOLVED] City Phones are Down

UPDATE: Phones are back up. We will continue to monitor for any residual issues.

We are actively working with our provider to resolve the problem but at this time no one can call the City.  We will update you when we can and appreciate your patien...

Magnolia Pool Re-Opens July 26, 2023

Go cool off at any of the splash pads and pools in Beaumont and join us Saturday for our official Midsummer party from 12-4 pm.

Read on...

ALERT: Downtown Library Closed 7/27-8/3

The Downtown Main Library will be closed for repairs from Thursday July 27th until Thursday, August 3rd. All other library locations will operate as usual and all programming will continue as scheduled. 

Council Meeting Time Survey - Tell Us What You Think

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Beaumont Animal Care in Partnership with NBC to Participate in Annual Clear the Shelter Event

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Phone: (409)838-3304 | Email: [email protected]    

Beaumont Animal Care in Partnership with NBC to Participate in Annual Clear the Shelter Adoptio...

The City of Beaumont Launches New Website with Many New and Improved Features

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

Lauren Monitz, Communications Director

[email protected] | 409-880-3744

 The City of Beaumont Launches New Website with Many New and Improved Features 

Attention Citizens: The City of Beaumont has ...

Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

07/17/2023

Contact: Christina Lokey

Agency: Beaumont CVB

Telephone: 409-880-3749

Email: [email protected]

Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant

Each year, the City of Beaumont receives hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenue from a tax that i...

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Beaumont

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Beaumont, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission.

“I congratulate the City of B...

Beaumont Municipal Transit (Zip) Receives a $2,819,460 Federal Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Claudia San Miguel, General Manager, Beaumont Transit

[email protected]| (409) 835-7895

Beaumont Municipal Transit (Zip) Receives a $2,819,460 Federal Grant to Take Its Low Emission Fleet Even Lower ...

Attention Vendors and Potential Vendors: Purchasing is Going Digital

Fireworks prove hazardous for pets: Beaumont Animal Care urges pet owners to make a safety plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 June 30, 2023

CONTACT:

Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]| Phone: 409-880-3916

Fireworks prove hazardous for pets: Beaumont Animal Care urges pet owners to make a safety plan

Did you...

[PRESS RELEASE] Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the Fleet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 June 22, 2023

CONTACT:

Earl White, Fire Chief

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3916

[PRESS RELEASE] Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the Fleet, Marking First Step in their Tiered ...

Beaumont Police Swearing-In & Promotional Ceremony- Today, Monday, June 12 at 3:00p.m.

Please join the Beaumont Police Department today, Monday, June 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at The Event Centre (700 Crockett St.) for a Swearing-In & Promotional Ceremony.

Homicide and Aggravated Assault Investigation- Alice Keith Park

Homicide and Aggravated Assault Investigation- Alice Keith Park

Saturday June 10, 2023 at 8:38pm, Officers responded to 4050 Reed, Alice Keith Park, in reference to two shooting victims,and unknown subjects still shooting. 

Officers located a large...

Media Alert: Area Residents Urged to Self-Report Damages to Homes and Businesses

Following last night’s storm, the Beaumont Office of Emergency Management Office is encouraging all city and Jefferson County residents to self-report any damages to their homes and businesses via the portal and website below.

If you sustained da...

BPD Police Community Relations Unit to Host Media Luncheon- Wednesday, July 26

**MEDIA MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON**

All media personnel please join BPD’s PCR Unit for a Luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11am-1pm in the BPD Training Classroom (255 College St.). During this luncheon, a presentation will be given to explain...

Detectives Investigating a Homicide -3710 Magnolia

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3:07 AM, Officers responded to 3710 Magnolia in reference an unresponsive shooting victim near building 15. 

Officers located the deceased victim and identified him as Curtis Crawford, a 26 year old Beaumont man.&n...

Special City Council Work Session - Tuesday, June 6 - City Hall

[PRESS RELEASE] Find Your Purrfect Companion at Beaumont Animal Care During Adopt-a-Cat Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 31, 2023

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

[email protected] | (409) 838-3304

Find Your Purrfect Companion at Beaumont Animal Care During Adopt-a-Cat Month 

June is Adopt-a-Cat...

[PRESS RELEASE] Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week with Discounted Adoption Fees at Beaumont Animal Car

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2023

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

[email protected] | (409) 838-3304

Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week with Discounted Adoption Fees at Beaumont Animal Care 

Beaumont An...

Magnolia Pool Will Not Open This Weekend, All Other Splash Pads and Alice Keith Pool to Open as Anti

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 25, 2023

CONTACT:

Keith Folsom, Facilities Maintenance Director

 [email protected]| 409-880-3792

Magnolia Pool Will Not Open This Weekend, All Other Splash Pads and Alice Keith Pool to Open as Anticipated

Due to u...

Traffic Alert- Long Term Road Closure- Downtown Beaumont

Long Term Road Closure- Downtown Beaumont

Beginning June 9, 2023, the 200 block of College will be completely closed for all traffic traveling east or westbound. The eastbound lanes of the 300 block of College will be closed twenty-four hours a day through...

Date Change - Special City Council Work Session - Tuesday, May 23 at the Tyrrell Park Nature Center

Official Statement Regarding Animal Care Concerns

[PRESS RELEASE] The City of Beaumont and BISD Hold Joint Community Clean Up to Beautify Beaumont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MAY 10, 2023

CONTACT:

June Ellis, Assistant City Manager

[email protected] | 409-880-3708

The City of Beaumont and BISD Hold Joint Community Clean Up to Beautify Beaumont

On Saturday, May 13, from 10 am – 12 ...

[PRESS RELEASE] City of Beaumont Finance Department Receives Highest Audit Accolades and the Certifi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MAY 9, 2023

 Contact:

Todd Simoneaux, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

[email protected] | 409-880-3116

City of Beaumont Finance Department Receives Highest Audit Accolades and the Certificate of Exc...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Council Work Session Postponed

The City Council work session originally scheduled for May 11, 2023 at the Tyrrell Park Nature Center has been postponed until further notice. A new date will be announced soon.

The City of Beaumont and BISD Hold First Ever Senior Job Fair to Help with Goals After Graduation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MAY 3, 2023

CONTACT:

Miles Haynes, Assistant to the City Manager/Special Projects

[email protected] | 409-880-3716

The City of Beaumont and BISD Hold First Ever Senior Job Fair to Help with Goals After Graduation

On ...

Media Alert: The Mayor's Monthly Homeless Coalition Meeting is this Thursday

The Mayor's Homeless Coalition will meet on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Center Meeting Room, 150 Magnolia St.  These meetings are open to the public.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Janeal White, Southeast Texas Coali...

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Beaumont has Updated Code Requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     

April 5, 2023

CONTACT: Chri...

PRESS RELEASE: Happening This Weekend - Free Community Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 6, 2023

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Beaumont Public Health Director  

[email protected] | 409-832-4000

Join Us April 15 for a Free Community Health Fair at Beaumont Public Health

The Beaumont Public H...

Homicide Investigation- 1800 block of Elgie

The two homicide victims from the incident in the 1800 block of Elgie have been identified and next of kin notifications have been made.

Ahmad Hayden- 32 year old Beaumont man

Roven Dotson- 31 year old Beaumont man

The investigation is ongoing and investigat...

Traffic Alert! April 21, 2023

BE PREPARED FOR DETOURS AND TRAFFIC DELAYS- PLAN YOU ROUTE ACCORDINGLY

The Neches River Festival will host their 75th Annual parade in downtown Beaumont on Friday, April 21, 2023. 

Starting at 4:30 PM, all northbound traffic on Orleans at Milam, an...

MEDIA ALERT: Tomorrow -- You’re Invited to a Commemorative Sign Unveiling in the Historic Charlton-P

MEDIA ALERT: Tomorrow -- You’re Invited to a Commemorative Sign Unveiling in the Historic Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 24, 2023 

Contact: Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

Bart.Bartkow...

PRESS RELEASE: Water and Sewer Operations Adds New Key Positions to Better Serve Citizens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

APRIL 27, 2023

CONTACT: Mike Harris, Director of Water and Sewer Operations

[email protected] | 409-866-0062

Water and Sewer Operations Adds New Key Positions to Better Serve Citizens 

The Water/Sew...

PRESS RELEASE: With Over 60+ Local Restaurants Participating, Visit Beaumont’s 5th Annual Restaurant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2023

CONTACT:

Christina Lokey, Director of Marketing & Tourism, Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau

409-673-2094 | [email protected] 

With Over 60+ Local Restaurants Participating, Visit Beaumon...

Traffic Alert- Downtown Beaumont

Traffic Alert! Downtown Beaumont

Beaumont Mural Festival will be in Downtown Beaumont, March 2-5, 2023. There will be road closures and detours during the following hours:

Friday, March 3, 2023, 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PMSaturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00...

BPD Detectives Investigating Homicide-1885 North St.

On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09p.m, Beaumont Police responded to an apartment at 1885 North St. in reference to a deceased person. When Officers arrived, they located the victim Byron Bluitt, a 58 year old Beaumont resident. At this time, Detectives ar...

PRESS RELEASE: Surplus Auction for the City of Beaumont Starts Next Week – Anyone Can Bid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2023

CONTACT:Christine Whittington, (409) 880-3720[email protected]

Surplus Auction for the City of Beaumont Starts Next Week – Anyone Can Bid

The City of Beaumont will be holding an online surplu...

BPD Patrol Traffic Stop Leads to 4 Arrests & 3 Guns Seized- 4600 Highland Dr.

On Wednesday, March 8 , 2023 at 1:15 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 4600 block of Highland Dr. During the traffic stop, Officers located an AR style pistol and two handguns as well as marijuana. One of the handguns was reported...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder in City's Second Homicide of 2023

BPD Detectives have arrested Kalin Jamaal Hicks (a 28 year old Beaumont resident, pictured below) for the murder of Byron Bluitt.On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to an apartment at 1885 North St. in reference to a decease...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Amendment to the 2021 Consolidated Grant Program

When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:30PM

Where: Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701

Beaumont City Council will hear public comment on matters related to the Amendment t...

PRESS RELEASE: Learn to Bottle Feeder to Help Orphaned Kittens and Puppies at Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected] 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2023

Learn to Become a Bottle Feeder to Help Orphaned Kittens and Puppies at ...

Press Release: Spring into Love at Beaumont Animal Care with Reduced Adoption Fees

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2023

Spring into Love at Beaumont Animal Care with Reduced Adoption Fees

Spri...

PRESS RELEASE: The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MARCH 16, 2023

CONTACT:

Lauren Monitz

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3744

The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open

The City of Beaumont is excited to report that after much anticipation, the Hillebran...

5 Suspects Evade Police Following Traffic Stop- Officers Find Guns & Ski Mask in Vehicle

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 just after Midnight, a BPD Patrol Officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a silver Chrysler 300 for reckless driving on I-10 near 7th Street. The driver of the vehicle fled and led Officers on a lengthy pursuit eventual...

5 Juveniles Apprehended After Crashing a Stolen Vehicle & Fleeing on Foot When Officers Arrive

On Thursday, March 16th 2023, at 3:56 p.m., Officers from BPD’s Special Assignment Unit were patrolling on Church Street when they received a delayed notification that a stolen black Dodge Durango had passed them. Officers began searching for th...

Press Release: Dangerous Dog Update Regarding Sprott Park Attack

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2023

Dangerous Dog Update Regarding Sprott Park Attack

Beaumont Animal Care h...

PRESS RELEASE: THE FIRST FLY-IN OF 2023 HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 20, 2023

 CONTACT:

Chris Meaux, Beaumont Municipal Airport Manager

[email protected] | 409-866-0084

Join Us for a Free Family Fun Day at the Beaumont Municipal Airport Quarterly Fly-in

The Beaumont Muni...

Beaumont Police Detectives Investigating a Homicide and Aggravated Assault-6600 Phelan

On Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2:53 AM, Beaumont Police responded to 6550 Phelan, The Crossing, in reference to trespassers parking on the property and walking to DMoney Daiquiris Lounge, 6632 Phelan. Officers were on scene when several gunshots were fire...

TRAFFIC ALERT -South Texas State Fair March 23 through April 2, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT AND INFORMATION- South Texas State Fair and Rodeo- March 23 through April 2, 2023

Fairgoers need to be aware of traffic detours because of the construction on Interstate 10 and the access roads near Ford Park. Fair officials suggest fairgoers...

BPD Officers Arrest Juveniles in Stolen Vehicle

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:51 p.m., BPD responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Lou in reference to an Auto Theft that had just occurred. Investigation revealed that the victim left his vehicle running in the roadway in front of his house. He t...

ATTENTION: Special City Council Meeting - Friday, March 24 at 2 pm at City Hall

Human Remains Located in January Identified as Beaumont Woman Reported Missing in December

On January 22, 2023 at 6:13 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 6700 block of Bigner near the Salt Water Barrier in reference to human remains being located in the woods. There was no identification near the remains however, Detectives believed that it...

Official Statement Regarding Patient Care Concerns - Beaumont Fire/Rescue

In response to the patient care concerns being put out by the media and social media, Beaumont Fire/Rescue, in coordination with City Leaders, would like to address the misinformation and ensure that all citizens understand how the Emergency Response team...

You’re Invited: Riverfront Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MARCH 29, 2023

CONTACT:

Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3752

You’re Invited: Riverfront Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

After sustaining significant damage from ...

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Beaumont Launches a New Online Water Payment Platform with Enhanced Payme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 7, 2023

CONTACT:

Todd Simoneaux

[email protected] | 409-880-3789

The City of Beaumont Launches a New Online Water Payment Platform with Enhanced Payment Options for Those Who Pay Their Water Bill Online

Powered by P...

Traffic Alert! Downtown Beaumont- February 16-19, 2023

Traffic Alert!! Downtown Beaumont- February 16-19, 2023

February 16 -19, 2023,  Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas's annual Mardi Gras celebration will be held at 700 Crocket Street (The Event Centre), and the surrounding area. &...

PRESS RELEASE: Find a Fur-Ever Love at Beaumont Animal Care This Valentines Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2023

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

Find a Fur-Ever Love at Beaumont Anima...

The City of Beaumont Honors Couples Married 50+ Years

At the Beaumont City Council meeting held on 2/14/23, the City honored 30+ couples who live in Beaumont that have been married for 50 years or more. Congratulations to all the couples honored, and Happy Valentines Day from the City of Beaumont!

New Water Payment Provider FAQs

The City of Beaumont has a new water payment provider. If you pay your water bill online via credit or debit card, you must register for an account on our new provider's website before 3/15/23 to avoid payment disruptions. This does not apply to ...

ALERT: Some City Telephone Systems are Temporarily Down

ATTENTION

Various City departments within the City of Beaumont are experiencing issues with the telephone system, including Water Customer Service. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.

If you experien...

BPD Narcotics Unit Serves Search Warrant- 100 block E. Simmons

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, BPD’s Narcotics Unit, SWAT Team, K-9 and Special Assignment Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of E. Simmons. During the search, narcotics detectives located a firearm as well as vario...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery- 2200 Gulf Street

On Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 8:22 AM, Officers responded to the Family Dollar in the 2200 block of Gulf Street in reference to a disturbance.

Derrick Derane Jones, a 54 year old Beaumont man, robbed the clerk and pistol whipped her with an air soft pi...

PRESS RELEASE: You’re Invited to the First Public Meeting of the Downtown Development Planning Commi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

JANUARY 3, 2023 

CONTACT:

Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3100

You’re Invited to the First Public Meeting of the Downtown Development Planning Committee

The fi...

BPD Detectives Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 3:47 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Chase Bank located at 6025 Eastex in reference to a bank robbery. Prior to officers arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle, which witnesses were able to give a description including the...

Four Juveniles Arrested After Fleeing from Police in a Stolen Vehicle

On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:39 p.m., BPD Officers were patrolling in the area of Lucas and Concord when they observed a stolen Hyundai Elantra. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle, however the driver fled. While the ...

Beaumont PD to Host Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony- Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

The Beaumont Police Department will host an Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at The Event Centre.

The following Officers will be promoted and sworn in:

Onafre Tyler has served with Beaumont PD for eighteen (1...

Suspicious Person Call Leads to 3 Arrests

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:41 a.m, Beaumont Police responded to the area of Truxton Ln and Dante Ln in the Barrington Heights neighborhood in reference to a suspicious person. The caller advised that three black males were prowling vehicles. Offi...

9 BPD Officers Recognized with Life-Saving and Meritorious Service Awards

Yesterday, BPD recognized several Officers with Life Saving and Meritorious Awards during our swearing in and promotional ceremony. The following details describe our officer’s actions going above and beyond the call of duty. 

Mathew Bal...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Public Health Department Wins 5 Star Award for Their Vital Statistics Regist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 17, 2023

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Director of Public Health

[email protected]

Beaumont Public Health Department Wins 5 Star Award for Their Vital Statistics Registration Process

The Texas State Registrar, ...

Scam Alert- Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement, Targeting Registered Sex Offenders

The Beaumont Police Department has been made aware that scammers are targeting registered sex offenders and other citizens.Various scams are on-going issues across the nation. In these particular cases, scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and ...

Beaumont Main Street Annual Meeting Keynote Presentation

The City Manager was the keynote speaker at Beaumont Main Street's annual meeting this week. He spoke about the challenges and opportunities we have revitalizing downtown. Check it out here.

PRESS RELEASE: Change a Pet’s Life at Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 23, 2023 

Change a Pet’s Life at Beaumont Animal Care

Beaumont Animal Care is over capacity...

Beaumont Man Arrested -700 block of E Lucas

On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 6:00 AM, Beaumont Narcotics Investigators, assisted by  Beaumont P.D. SWAT, SSD, SAU, K-9, DEA, ATF, and Jefferson County S.O. , executed a search warrant in the 700 block of E Lucas. The search warrant was obtained...

Man Arrested in the 700 block of Archie

The Beaumont Police Department responded to numerous reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School and Temple Emanuel. Callers advised a black Toyota Rav 4, with New York license plates, and occupied by a lone male, ...

PRESS RELEASE: BEAUMONT ANIMAL CARE'S HOLIDAY HEROES STARTS TODAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 2, 2022

CONTACT:

Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]

409-838-3304

Be a Holiday Hero this Holiday Season at Beaumont Animal Care 

Beaumont Animal Care is continuing their Christ...

Detectives Investigating Human Remains

On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 12:09 pm, Officers responded to a wooded area near the 3100 block of Astor St and Delaware St in reference to human remains. Detectives and Jefferson County Crime Lab responded and are investigating. The preliminary investig...

BPD Detectives Obtain 7 Warrants on 6 Suspects in Connection with Fonville Shootings

BPD Detectives have obtained warrants on 6 suspects in connection with multiple shootings in the 4300 block of Fonville that occurred on October 29 (injuring two children) and November 4 (see original press releases below).Detectives have continued to inv...

[Notice of Public Hearing] Citizen Participation Workshop for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (APR)

Notice of Public Hearing: Citizen Participation Workshop

For the Drafting of The 2021 Action Plan Substantial Amendment for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (APR) Grant and the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

TO:  All Interested Agencies, Groups and...

Traffic Stop Yields 3 Kilos of Cocaine

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 3:36 p.m., BPD Narcotics Officers conducted a traffic stop on IH 10 S near mile marker 835. During the stop, an investigation was initiated and Officers located approximately 3 Kilograms (6.6 pounds) of suspected cocaine, ...

BPD Narcotics Unit & SWAT Team Serve Narcotics Search Warrant-2200 Ives

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., a Narcotics Search Warrant was executed at a residence in the 2200 block of Ives. This warrant was executed following a lengthy investigation that originated from several citizen complaints about narcotics distr...

BPD Special Crimes Detectives Arrest Beaumont Mother in Child Abuse/Death Case

On September 29, 2022 at 5:08 p.m., two Beaumont Police Officers were flagged down at 2950 S. 8th in reference to an unresponsive infant. The officers quickly began CPR and continued life-saving measures until Beaumont EMS arrived.The 5 month old infant w...

Beaumont Police Traffic Unit Investigating a Hit and Run Fatality Crash

Beaumont Police Traffic Unit Investigating a Hit and Run Fatality Crash

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 5:52 pm, Officers responded to a call in reference to a pedestrian that had been struck in the 2300 blk of IH-10 westbound. It is unknown at this time ...

PRESS RELEASE: Homes for the Holidays from Beaumont Animal Care Starts This Thursday!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 12, 2022

CONTACT:

Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]

409-838-3304

Kick off Beaumont Animal Care’s Home for the Holidays Adoption Event December 15-17

What’s on Beau...

BPD Blue Santa Send-Off Today at 5:00 p.m.

Please join the Beaumont Police Department on Thursday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m. on the front steps of BPD (255 College Street) as we send-off Blue Santa on his Toy Delivery. This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys f...

Alert: City Buildings will Close at 4 PM Tomorrow (12/16)

All City buildings will close at 4 PM tomorrow (December 16) with the exception of Fire/EMS, Police, 911, and Water Production. Normal operations will resume the following business day. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding....

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Beaumont Establishes a New Emergency Medical Services Department and Laun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 December 19, 2022

CONTACT:

Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3708

The City of Beaumont Establishes a New Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department and Launches New ...

2022 Winter Storm Info

The First Interview with New Beaumont Assistant City Manager, Mr. June Ellis

The First Interview with New Beaumont Assistant City Manager, Mr. June Ellis

Get to know Mr. June Ellis, an interview with the new Beaumont Assistant City Manager of Operations. We sat down with Mr. Ellis to learn about his background and what bro...

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Beaumont Hires New Assistant City Manager, June Ellis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

December 28, 2022

CONTACT: Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3708

The City of Beaumont Hires New Assistant City Manager, June Ellis

Mr. June Ellis began his role as As...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 1650 E. Lucas

On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 1650 E. Lucas in reference to a disturbance between two males. While Officers were in route, dispatch advised that one of the subjects had been stabbed. The victim was transported to ...

Press Release: City of Beaumont Signs New Labor Agreement with the Beaumont Police Officers Associat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 1, 2022

CONTACT:

Lauren Monitz, Communications Director

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3717

City of Beaumont Signs New Labor Agreement with the Beaumont Police Officers Association

The City is excited to announce...

Media Alert: You're Invited to a Press Conference Celebrating a Federal Infrastructure Grant

Join the Port of Beaumont and the City of Beaumont in Celebrating s $26.4 M Infrastructure Development Federal Grant 

When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1:45 pm

Where: Port of Beaumont Administration Building Boardroom (1225 Main Street)

What: Hear...

It's the Last Day for Early Voting!

It's the last day for early voting before Tuesday's election. Polls are open until 7 pm tonight. Find your Jefferson County polling place here.

Special Meeting Announcement: Joint City Council BISD Board Meeting

• Review of the current ...

Beaumont Police are investigating an Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct that occurred in the 4300

Beaumont Police are investigating an Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct that occurred in the 4300 block of Fonville.Friday November 4, 2022 at 9:59am Officers responded to the area of Woodrow and Fonville in reference to shots fired. The investigation ...

City of Beaumont Names Two New Assistant City Managers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              

November 8, 2022

CONTACT: 

Lauren Monitz, Communications Direc...

Fatality Crash - IH10 at Major Drive

On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:38am, Officers responded to the 3100 block of Ethan Symone Street in reference to an auto burglary in progress.  Officers located the suspects fleeing the scene in a 2023 Silver Hyundai.  The suspect veh...

Critical Missing 9 Year Old

Update- He was located and returned home.

Critical Missing 9 Year Old

Missing/runaway juvenile - Channing Adams

He was last seen wearing blue pajama pants and bottoms with food pictures on them (hamburgers, tacos, etc...). Adams is a light complected black m...

[Official Statement] Regarding The Recent Sewer Issues – We Hear You; We’re Working on Them

The heavy rain over t...

Legendary BPD Officer Kolin Burmaster to Retire

BPD Officer Kolin Burmaster is retiring December 31, 2022 after 39 years of honorable service.

Officer Burmaster's public service career began in 1971 when he joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) serving as a Military Police Officer as act...

PRESS RELEASE: RFP Issued for Purchase and Development of 555 Main Building

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 3, 2022

CONTACT:

Terry Welch, Purchasing Manager

[email protected]

409-880-3107

The City of Beaumont Has Issued a Request for Proposals for the Purchase and Development of 555 Main Street

The City of Beaumont has officia...

Traffic Alert- Downtown Beaumont- October 8, 2022

Traffic Alert Downtown Beaumont!!

Several roads will be closed for The Alzheimer's Walk to Remember, Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Please look at the route map and plan accordingly. Officers will be in the area to assist, ...

Beaumont Police Investigating Shooting at Roger's Park- 6450 Gladys

On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 7:27 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Roger's Park located at 6450 Gladys in reference to Shots Fired. When Officers arrived, they located evidence that a shooting had occurred in the parking lot, however no vic...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Beaumont Senior Citizen Utilities Discounts Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 6, 2022

CONTACT:

Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager

[email protected] | Phone: (409) 880-3708

City of Beaumont Senior Citizen Utilities Discounts Available

With the start new fiscal year and changes to the...

Beat the Texas Heat: A Guide to Staying Healthy when the Temperatures Hit Triple Digits

Texas Summer is Back, and we are in the thick of it! Here are some quick tips and tricks to stay cool during these long summer days, both indoors and outdoors.  

Staying Cool While Outdoors  

&nbs...

Beyond the Badge: Adult Programs Citizens Can Get Involved with at the Beaumont Police Department

The Beaumont Police Department takes great pride in being an active part of the community and really is of the opinion that it takes a village to ensure the safety and security of the community. To touch as many citizens through positive interactions as p...

Beaumont Investigators Looking for Person of Interest

Beaumont Police Investigators are looking for a person of interest.  Detectives need to speak with Channin Keon Ardoin, a 39 year old Beaumont man. Investigators believe Ardoin has information about a structure fire that occurred Friday, October ...

Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest and Currency Seizure

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 3:13 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Grand.  During the traffic stop, Officers located 24 grams of crack cocaine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 2 grams of morphine, 3.3 grams of...

Beaumont Man Identified as Deceased Person in the 4500 block of Dallas Avenue

Beaumont Man Identified as Deceased Person in the 4500 block of Dallas Avenue

Jason West, a 41 year old Beaumont man, has been positively identified as the man found deceased during the Arson Investigation Friday, October 7, 2022 in the 4500 block of Dalla...

Beaumont Police and Fire Investigating Fire Fatality-2100 Rusk

On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 4:01 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Rusk in reference to assisting Beaumont Fire Rescue with a house fire call.

A victim who was inside the residence at the time of the fire was transpor...

BPD Detectives Obtain Murder Warrant for October 7, 2022 Homicide

Beaumont Police Detectives have obtained a Murder Warrant for Channin Keon Ardoin, a 39 year old Beaumont man, in connection with the homicide of Jason West on Friday, October 7, 2022.

If you have information about this investigation or the whereabouts of ...

Fatality Crash IH-10 at Laurel

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 5:50 A.M. Officers responded to IH-10 Northbound and Southbound at Laurel in reference to a fatality crash.The Beaumont Police Traffic Unit responded and is still investigating the crash.Preliminary information gathered fro...

TRAFFIC ALERT- Downtown Beaumont

TRAFFIC ALERT Downtown Beaumont

Friday, October 28, through Saturday, October 29, 2022

Gift of Life 5K closures

MAIN STREET between Forsythe to College will be closed on Friday, October 28, 2022 starting at 12:00 noon

The 5K route on the attached map will be ...

BPD Detectives Obtain Murder and Aggravated Robbery Warrant for September 21 Homicide- 300 block of

On Friday, October 28, 2022, BPD Detectives  obtained a Murder Warrant and an Aggravated Robbery Warrant for CARRON JOSEPH DICKENSON JR. a 29 year old Beaumont resident for the September 21, 2022 murder of Randle Cormier in the 300 block of East ...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 Support Muscular Dystrophy Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 28, 2022

 Contact:         

Jeff Nesom

Beaumont Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 399

[email protected]

409-673-0348

 Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 Support Mu...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault of Two Children- 4300 Fonville

On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 9:40 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Fonville in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived on scene they located an 8 year old male and a 16 year old female each sufferi...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 3875 N. Major Dr.

On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:32 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3875 N Major in reference to a victim that had been struck by a vehicle. When Officers arrived, they located the victim near the back of the apartment complex suffering from severe inj...

Beaumont Police Investigating a Homicide- 2100 block of Tyler

UPDATE!!!

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PRESS RELEASE: FIRE PREVENTION AND FAMILY SAFETY FESTIVAL COMING UP OCTOBER 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CONTACT:

Dana WardCoordinator, Fire Museum of Texas(409) [email protected]

2022 FIRE PREVENTION AND FAMILY SAFETY FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 1ST

Beaumont, TX; October 1, 2022 &n...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Harassment- Gulf Terrace Hike & Bike Trail

On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9:15 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail (9201 Dishman) in reference to an attempted kidnapping of an adult female. As officers responded to the scene, dispatch advised that the suspect ...

PRESS RELEASE: Updated COVID-19 Booster Shot Now Available for FREE at Beaumont Public Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 13, 2022

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Director of Public Health

[email protected]

Updated COVID-19 Booster Shot Now Available for FREE at Beaumont Public Health

The Beaumont Public Health Department is excited to ann...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Possession of Suspected Heroin and a Stolen Firearm

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 5:13 pm, Officers were patrolling the area of Lucas and Concord and conducted a traffic stop. The stop led to the discovery of over 800 grams of suspected Heroin and a stolen firearm.  The driver, Glenn Lewis, a 43 ...

Beaumont Police Traffic Unit Investigating a Fatality Crash

Beaumont Police Traffic Unit Investigating a Fatality Crash

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 4:06am, Beaumont Police responded to a crash involving an 18 wheeler and a pedestrian. Witnesses advised a man was struck by an 18 wheeler when he attempted to ...

PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate National Dog Week by Adopting a New Friend From Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Celebrate National Dog Week by Adopting a New Friend

&...

Homeless Resources

Understanding the Problem 

Homelessness is a global epidemic that affects communities all over the world. It is characterized as lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing that can include individuals who live on the streets, move between temporar...

PRESS RELEASE: Bicycling with Butterflies Author Stopping At BPLS October 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 20, 2022

CONTACT:

Sara Dykman, Author, 406.407.0494

[email protected]

Amy Keyes, Assistant Library Administrator

[email protected]

Bicycling with Butterflies Author Back on Route of Monarch Migrat...

Beaumont Police Investigating a Homicide - 300 block of E Simmons

Beaumont Police Investigating a Homicide-300 block of E. Simmons

On September 21, 2022 at 10:37 pm, Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Simmons in reference to a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim, a 46 year old Beaumont man, advised that...

Two Beaumont Police Officers Nominated for Beaumont Enterprise 2022 “Best of the Best” Police Office

BPD Officers Keith Varnado and Haley Morrow have been nominated as finalist for the Beaumont Enterprise’s 2022 “Best of the Best” Award in the Police Officer category. The final voting round is underway and will run until Oct...

PRESS RELEASE: First Reported Case of Monkeypox in the City of Beaumont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 1, 2022

CONTACT: Kenneth Coleman, Health Director [email protected]

First Monkeypox Case Reported in The City of Beaumont 

The Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) reports the first case of Monkeypox w...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Animal Care to Clear the Shelter for 4th Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 2, 2022

Beaumont, Texas:

For some August means back to school, but for Beaumont Animal Care, it means it’s time to Clear the Shelter!

In partnership with NBC-owned TV stations and the Telemundo Station Group, on August 2...

Teen Back to School Bash Benefiting BPD's Cops & Kids

Urban Air Beaumont is partnering with BPD's Cops & Kids Program to host a Tween & Teen Back to School Bash!Join in the fun this Thursday, August 4th from 8pm -10pmBPD Officers will be present to interact with the youth!*Reservations Requi...

PRESS RELEASE: CITY OF BEAUMONT SUES DISNEY, HULU, NETFLIX OVER UNPAID FRANCHISE FEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 4, 2022

CONTACT: Sharae Reed, City Attorney

[email protected]

CITY OF BEAUMONT SUES DISNEY, HULU, NETFLIX OVER UNPAID FRANCHISE FEES

Beaumont and 24 Texas Cities Allege Streaming Services Owe Millions in Unpai...

Beaumont Man Wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault Family Violence

BPD Family Violence Detectives are looking for 24 year old Aaron Jamal Johnson who has two outstanding warrants for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault- Family Violence. He also has a Motion to Revoke Probation drug warrant along with a Terrorist...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Traffic Crash- West Cardinal Drive & Hwy 347

On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 11:55 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a major traffic crash involving one vehicle at Cardinal Drive (southbound) and Hwy 347. When Officers arrived, they located a 2 door Jeep in the grass fully engulfed in flames. Prior to...

PRESS RELEASE: New Public Health Service Allows You to Order Birth and Death Records Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 9, 2022

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Director of Public Health

[email protected]

New Public Health Service Allows You to Order Birth and Death Records Online 

The Beaumont Public H...

PRESS RELEASE: Kenneth Williams Appointed New Beaumont City Manager Effective September 6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     

August 9, 2022

CO...

BPD Officers in Patrol Unit Struck by Drunk Driver- 11th Street & Hollywood

On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:55 p.m., a BPD Patrol Unit occupied by two Officers was stopped at the red light southbound on 11th St. at Hollywood. They were struck from behind by a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Francisco Xante-Lobos (pictured below), which...

Media Alert: Beaumont Public Health Extended Vaccination Hours Next Week

Attention Parents: Monday - Wednesday (August 15-17) next week Beaumont Public Health will be open extra hours to provide state required immunizations to attend school (K-12).

PRESS RELEASE: Surplus Auction for the City of Beaumont Starts Tomorrow – Anyone Can Bid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2022

CONTACT:Christine Whittington, (409) [email protected]

Surplus Auction for the City of Beaumont Starts Tomorrow – Anyone Can Bid

The City of Beaumont will be holding an online surpl...

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING: August 17, 2022

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

AUGUST 17, 2022

A public hearing is set for Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 1:30 PM for all interested citizens of the City of Beaumont, Texas. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Stre...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE - August 17, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

August 17, 2022

A tax rate of $0.695000 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of Beaumont.

PROPOSED TAX RATE              &am...

Groves Man Arrested for 4 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon -4680 Fannett

On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 2:08 A.M., Officers responded to 4680 Fannett Rd (Sawdust Saloon) in reference to a white male shooting in the parking lot. Officers stopped the suspect as he left the club and located the gun. He was identified as Lonnie Cor...

PRESS RELEASE: Garbage Collection Will Operate On Regular Schedule for Labor Day 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 22, 2022

CONTACT:

Bengy Williams, Operations Manager - Solid Waste Division

(409) 842-1483, FAX: (409) 842-1722

LABOR DAY 2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

There will be no interruption in garbage, heavy trash, and yard wast...

BPD Detectives Searching for Elderly Man Reported Missing

BPD Detectives are searching for Issac Morris (DOB 04/16/1942, pictured below).  Morris is described as a black male, grey hair, brown eyes, approximately 5'5" and 140lbs. The reporting party is family who has not seen Morris in ove...

Beaumont Police Investigating a Homicide-3300 block of Glenwood

 On Tuesday August 30, 2022 at 12:23pm, Officers responded to a home in the 3300 block of Glenwood in reference to a welfare check. First responders located Kevin Womack, a 47 year old Beaumont man, deceased in the residence. An autopsy was order...

Beaumont Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Family Violence

BPD Family Violence Detectives are searching for 36 year old ROBERT J. EAGLIN (pictured below), who is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Family Violence. On August 28, 2022 he stabbed his former girlfriend multiple times. The victim is in...

BPD Narcotics Unit Executes Search Warrant-2200 Utica

On Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., Beaumont Police Narcotics, Special Assignment, SWAT and K9 Units executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 2200 block of Utica.This residence had been the source of numerous community complaints of ...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Attempted Capital Murder of Two BPD Officers

On Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 6:11 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to 520 North Dowlen (Glen Oaks Apartments) in reference to a civil standby. When two BPD Officers arrived, they attempted to make contact at the complainant’s apartment. Two suspect...

BPD Searching for Second Suspect in Aggravated Assault on Two BPD Officers

BPD Detectives have obtained two warrants for Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant for Reginald Guillory, a 19 year old Beaumont resident (pictured below) in connection with the Attempted Capital Murder of two BPD Officers on July 3, 2022. Anyone with i...

Historical Discovery of Beaumont Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty- March 15, 1917

Research into history of Texas Police Officers killed in the line of duty has led to the discovery of another Beaumont Police Officer named James A. Gaines that died in the line of duty in 1917, but has never been officially recognized. The following info...

PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE 

CITY OF BEAUMONT 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 

DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM 

The City of Beaumont is giving notice of the City's intent to submit an&nbs...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JULY 26, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 1:30 o&rsq...

Third Quarter Newsletter - City of Beaumont

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PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Animal Care Seizes 11 Animals from Shivers Street Cruelty Case

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 15, 2022

Beaumont, Texas:

This morning, July 15th, B...

NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting Today Cancelled

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for today, July 18, 2022 has been cancelled. The next Planning Commission Meeting will be August 15, 2022.

Regular Meetings begin at 3:00 p.m.  Joint Public Hearings begin at 3:15 p.m.

Regular Meetings and ...

PRESS RELEASE: The Beaumont Public Library is Holding its First Ever STEAM Camp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 18, 2022

Contact: Paul Eddy, Library Administrator

[email protected], 409-981-5911 

The Beaumont Public Library is hosting its first STEAM Camp, and everyone is invited to attend; no registrat...

A Second Option of the Draft Redistricting Map Has Been Added

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AUGUST 2, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., for the...

HAPPENING TOMORROW - JOIN US AT THE FIRST CITY SPONSORED VENDOR FAIR

Traffic Alert!! Toliver Rd

- Please avoid Toliver Rd from Major Dr to Keith Rd. There is a water breach on the LNVA Neches main levee. Crews are actively assessing the damage. Emergency equipment is already enroute. This includes the Pine Glen neighborhood. We are allowing residen...

Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer- 5080 Helbig

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery of Store Clerk- Suspect Shot- 2810 Eastex

On Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:34 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to 2810 Eastex Freeway (Everest Food Mart) in reference to a robbery in progress. Dispatch advised that the store clerk had called 911 and stated that a man was robbing the store with a knif...

BPD Detectives Obtain Aggravated Robbery Warrant for Beaumont Man- 2810 Eastex

BPD Detectives have obtained an Aggravated Robbery warrant for William Coleman, a 62 year old Beaumont resident (pictured below). Coleman is currently admitted to the hospital for injuries sustained when he committed an aggravated robbery at the Everest F...

Summer Fun at the Library

Looking for FREE and FUN educational activities while the kids are out of school? The Beaumont Public Library System is back to in-person programming and has you covered! Their Summer Reading Club 2022 lasts eight weeks and has activities for many childre...

Beaumont Animal Care Awarded Custody of Dogs from Sullivan St. Cruelty Case

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Beaumont Animal Care Awarded Custody of Dogs from Sulli...

THE FIRST-EVER VENDOR FAIR WILL BE HOSTED THIS SUMMER BY THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJUNE 6, 2022

The City of Beaumont Purchasing Department is excited to announce the first-ever Vendor Fair will be held on July 20, 2022, at the Beaumont Civic Center (701 Main Street) from 10 am-3 pm. This event is free for attendees a...

Magnolia Pool is closed today for maintenance

The First Case of Monkeypox Has Been Reported in Texas

Beaumont Police Investigating the Shooting Death of a 4 Year Old

Wednesday,  June 8,  2022 at 9:35 P.M. Beaumont Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of E Lucas involving a 4 year old little boy. During the preliminary investigation family members told officers the child found a gu...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Aggravated Kidnapping- Parkdale Mall

On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:49 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Parkdale Mall (6155 Eastex) in reference to a Weapons Offense. A witness called police stating that a man was threatening a woman and her two children with a knife and forcing them to lea...

TRAFFIC ALERT- Sunday June 19th- Juneteenth Celebration

 Parking will be available at Main and Forsythe and Main and College.

Beaumont Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery and Evading in a Motor Vehicle

Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 6:24 P.M. Officers responded to 6195 N Major Drive, (Lakeside Apartments) in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with a male victim who advised he was robbed at gun point while his two toddlers were in the car w...

City of Beaumont Releases the Biographies and Resumes of the Final Three City Manager Candidates

Over 50 people applied for the City of Beaumont City Manager position. The top 16 were narrowed down by executive search firm Baker Tilly and presented to Council. Those individuals were then ranked by the Council on a number of factors and criteria. The ...

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Beaumont Launches a New Economic Development Campaign Designed to Educate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 22, 2022

CONTACT: Chris Boone, Interim City Manager [email protected]

The City of Beaumont Launches a New Economic Development Campaign Designed to Educate Developers on Opportunities in Beaumont

Than...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Public Health Now Administering Pfizer Shot for Children 6 Months to 4 Years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 23, 2022

CONTACT:

Kenneth Coleman, Health Director

[email protected]

Beaumont Public Health Now Administering Pfizer Shot for Children 6 Months to 4 Years of Age

Starting Monday, June 27, 2022, Beaumont Public Health w...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 300 block of Alabama

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 1:13 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 200 block of Alabama in reference to shots fired. When Officers arrived, they located a gold Chevy Malibu parked in a vacant lot. Officers discovered several bullet holes in the vehic...

Historical Discovery of Beaumont Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty- May 7, 1902

Research into history of Texas Police Officers killed in the line of duty has led to the discovery of a Beaumont Police Officer named George Frederick that died in the line of duty in 1902, but has never been officially recognized. The following informati...

Proposed Ward Redistricting Map

The proposed redistricting map was presented at the 6/28/22 City Council Meeting, along with an assessment of the current wards.

Redistricting is the process of redrawing district boundaries to ensure equal voter representation. It is required by law to be...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Transit Welcomes Sixteen New Vehicles to Fleet Along with a Host of New Feat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

BPD Searching for Aggravated Robbery Suspect

BPD Persons Crimes Detectives have obtained two Aggravated Robbery Warrants for Mikale Rashad Bolton, a 20 year old Beaumont resident.On June 25, 2022 at 8:07 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3155 French Road in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. Inves...

Beaumont Detectives Investigating an Aggravated Assault - 5 Victims- 3500 block of S. MLK

On May 3, 2022 at 11:56 p.m., Officers responded to Lamar Landing, located at 3580 S MLK, in reference to reports of multiple gun shots and possible victims.  Upon arrival Officers located two shooting victims. Three additional victims showed up ...

Traffic Alert!

TRAFFIC ALERT!!!

St. Michael’s will host the Mediterranean Festival Saturday, May 7th from 11PM to 7PM.  The road surrounding 690 North 15th Street will be barricaded May 5th through May 7th.   Barricaded roads will include Nort...

Houston Man Arrested For Possession of Controlled Substance

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 3:18 PM, Officers were working highway criminal interdiction in the area of IH 10 S near  mile marker 836. Officers stopped Lawrence Harrison, a 37 year old Houston man, in a gray Nissan Rogue. He was arrested for 4 o...

BPD Police Memorial Ceremony- Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 am

The Beaumont Police Department will host our annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 am on the front steps of BPD (255 College). Please join us as we honor the BPD Officers who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our com...

Redistricting Information

The City of Beaumont is currently undergoing the process of redistricting the four wards which is required by law if you have a significant change to your Census data. The goal of redistricting is to ensure the wards are as evenly balanced as possible in ...

*PRESS RELEASE* Participate in National Rescue Dog Day at Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 Participate in National Rescue Dog Day at Beaumont Animal Care

&am...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Animal Care Officers Seize Severely Emaciated Dachshund on Sullivan St. in B

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]          

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Beaumont Animal Care O...

BPD Investigating Aggravated Assault & Significant Narcotics Seizure- 2900 Block of Ave. E

On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:25 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Ave E in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot w...

PRESS RELEASE - Movies in the Park Summer 2022 Lineup Announced

Movies in the Park Summer 2022 Lineup Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 23, 2022

The City of Beaumont Parks and Recreation department is excited to announce the Summer 2022 Movies in the Park lineup. These completely free events are open to the p...

Was Your Home Flooded Due to Hurricane Harvey? Want to Know More About the Jefferson County Buyout

Was Your Home Flooded Due to Hurricane Harvey? 

Want to Know More About the Jefferson County’s Buyout Program?

Who:  Jefferson County Buyout Program (JCBP)

What: Jefferson County will offer to each resident, the opportuni...

BPD Narcotics Search Warrant Yields Drugs & Firearms-1500 block of Chamberlin

On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., the Beaumont Police Narcotics Unit executed a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 1500 block of Chamberlin. BPD SWAT secured the residence and its occupants. A search of the residence yielded approximatel...

PRESS RELEASE: Adopt a Cat in June at Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Adopt a Cat in June at Beaumont Animal Care

 May 27, 2022...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Motorcycle Crash-700 I-10 East

On Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 7:25 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 700 blk IH-10 E, in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the sole occupant of a motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the inside l...

BPD Arrests Suspect for Aggravated Robbery & Felon in Possession of A Firearm-3645 Stagg

On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9:25 a.m., Beaumont police responded to 3645 Stagg Dr. (J Player LLC, a game room), in reference to a Robbery in progress. When Officers arrived, the suspect was still inside the game room and was apprehended without incident. P...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality-2300 I-10 East

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 5:43 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2300 block of I-10 East, eastbound service road in reference to a major vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a  silver Chevy sedan struck a tree in th...

Shattered Dreams Program Event- Monday, April 4, 2022- Kelly High School

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Kelly High School will be hosting a Shattered Dreams Program outlining the dangers of drinking and driving. Traffic Collisions, many involving drugs and alcohol, are the leading cause of serious injuries and death of Texans aged ...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder- 2600 Pine at Plum Street

Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:17 A.M., Officers responded to the 2600 block of Pine, near Plum Street, in reference to a possible auto pedestrian victim. Responding officers located CHRISTOPHER  D. SMITH, a 45 year old Beaumont man, deceased on the...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- Family Violence and DWI

On Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:34 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 9100 block of Chicory in reference to a disturbance involving an off-duty Vidor Police Officer who threatened a family member with a weapon. Prior to Officers arrival, ...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- Family Violence and DWI

On Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:34 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 9100 block of Chicory in reference to a disturbance involving an off-duty Vidor Police Officer who threatened a family member with a weapon. Prior to Officers arrival, ...

Traffic Alert!! Downtown Beaumont

TRAFFIC ALERT! DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT!

Friday, April 8, 2022The Neches River Festival Parade and Street Party will begin at 5:30 P.M.  Roads will be closed from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Please view the attached map and plan accordingly.

If yo...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 800 IH-10 East

On Monday, April 11 2022 at 10:35 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 800 block of IH-10 East (westbound and eastbound) in reference to a major vehicle crash involving an 18-Wheeler. Preliminary investigation has revealed that an 18-wheeler was traveli...

FMOT Red Hot Crawfish Boil Tickets ON SALE NOW!

Beaumont Police Obtain Second Murder Warrant for March 12, 2022 Homicide- Goliad/Wall St

BPD Detectives have obtained a second Murder Warrant for the March 12, 2022 Homicide of Juan Salazar that occurred at Goliad and Wall Streets. Terry Antonio Johnson III, a 20 year old Beaumont resident is currently in the Jefferson County Jail on the char...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 3700 Usan

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 8:35 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3700 block of Usan in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a deceased male inside of a vehicle in the driveway of a residence. The victim has been...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- IH-10 & 11th Street

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:42 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the IH-10 service road near 7th Street in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located two shooting victims near a vehicle. Preliminary investigation has rev...

17 Year Old Beaumont Resident Arrested for Murder-3700 Usan

BPD Detectives have obtained a Murder Warrant for Jayden Joseph Leonard, a 17 year old Beaumont resident, for the April 25, 2022 Murder of David Parkerson in the 3700 block of Usan. Detectives responded to the scene of the Homicide around 9:00 p.m. last n...

*PRESS RELEASE* Effective Today, the Loeb Water Production Site is Up and Operational Again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     

April 28, 2022

CONTACT: &am...

Beaumont Man Identified as Collier's Ferry Drowning Victim- (5390 Pine St)

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 12:18 p.m., Beaumont Police and Fire responded to a deceased person call at Collier's Ferry Park, 5390 Pine St.  A witness called to report a body was floating in the water close to the shore.  Upon ar...

*PRESS RELEASE* Closed Captioning and Transcriptions Now Available for All Beaumont City Council Mee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

April 29, 2022 

CONTACT: 

Lauren Monitz, Director of Communications 

T: (409) 880-3744 x2601 |  M: (224) 558-5511 

E:  [email protected] 

&a...

PRESS RELEASE: Bird Scooters Have Landed in Beaumont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03/01/2022

Bird Scooters have officially made their debut in Beaumont!

While they have previously been in their "soft launch phase," the official full roll out is set for Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Please see official press relea...

Attention Parents/Students: Summer Jobs Now Available

St. Patrick's Calder 5K is Coming Soon!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

MARCH 9, 2022 

The St. Patrick’s Calder 5k will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, beginning at 9AM. Both the start and finish line are at the intersection of 10th and Calder Avenue, near Rao&a...

BPD Narcotics Unit Executes Two Search Warrants on Community Complaint Houses

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., The BPD Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of BPD's SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, K-9 and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a Search Warrant at 9165 Shepherd. During the search of the property, D...

It’s Time for a City Surplus Auction [Bid 3/16-30]

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide - 1085 Irma Street

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:29 P.M., Officers responded to 1085 Irma Street in reference to shots fired outside of the residence. Officers located 26 year old Ashton Devon Randolph, a Beaumont resident, on the driveway, unresponsive and suffering fro...

BPD Investigating Homicide - Wall & Goliad

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11:58 p.m., Beaumont Police were checking the area of San Jacinto and Wall Street in reference to a call of shots fired. While searching the area, officers located a victim lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunsho...

TRAFFIC ALERT- St. Patrick’s Calder 5K Road Closures

The St. Patrick’s Calder 5K will be held Saturday, March 19th, 2022 beginning at 9:00 A.M.  Both the  start and finish line are at the intersection of Calder Avenue and 10th Street, near Rao’s Bakery.

Be prepared for r...

Beaumont Police Investigating Two Separate Traffic Fatalities

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:22 pm, Beaumont Police responded to a major crash in the 3500 block of North Major drive. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver of a Ford SUV was traveling southbound when he struck another vehicle then l...

Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event

Traffic Information for South Texas State Fair- March 24 - April 3, 2022.

The South Texas State Fair will be taking place from Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, April 3, 2022. Due to on-going construction in the areas surrounding Ford Park, traffic routes to and from the fair will be impacted. The Major Drive exit from I-10 we...

PRESS RELEASE: Beaumont Animal Care Preps Community for Critter Season

Beaumont Animal Care Preps Community for Critter Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 23, 2022

Beaumont, Texas:

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, which means critter season is right around the corner. B...

Fire Leads to Discovery of Illegal Narcotics, Suspect Arrested - 3020 Waverly

On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 7:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3020 Waverly in reference to illegal narcotics at this address.

Beaumont Fire initially responded to a structure fire at this residence. While on scene suppressing the fire, they obser...

Fire Leads to Discovery of Illegal Narcotics, Suspect Arrested - 3020 Waverly

On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 7:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3020 Waverly in reference to illegal narcotics at this address.

Beaumont Fire initially responded to a structure fire at this residence. While on scene suppressing the fire, they obser...

Fatality Auto-Pedestrian Accident - 7900 Block of Eastex

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 7:03 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to an auto-pedestrian accident in the 7900 block of Eastex Freeway Southbound.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim was attempting to cross the freeway when he was str...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 2250 W. Virginia

On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a victim of shooting call at 2250 W. Virginia. Officers arrived and located the victim at which time, he was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short...

5 Suspects Arrested in Connection with Homicide at 2250 W. Virginia

Following the Homicide that occurred at 2250 W. Virginia on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28 p.m., BPD Detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. During the investigation, they were able to obtain surveillance video of the possible suspec...

BPD Detectives Seize 8 Firearms and Narcotics Following Shots Fired & Victim of a Shooting Call-

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 4:11 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3800 block of Bryan in reference to multiple calls of shots fired. While officers were in route, another caller advised that there was a victim of a shooting. Officers arrived on sc...

Parks and Rec: Register for Kid's Summer Camp and Track Club

Two popular Parks and Rec programs are back! Click here to learn more.

Summer Camp 2022

• Swimming, Basketball, Football, Fishing, Table Games, Field Trips, Reading & More
• June 6-July 29, Monday – Friday 8 -4 pm
• $125 per Child per Session
• Session 1...

Find Your Fur-Ever Love at Beaumont Animal Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator 

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]   

 Find Your Fur-Ever Love at Beaumont Animal Care...

TRAFFIC ALERT!! Downtown Beaumont- Saturday, February 5, 2022 - Diocese of Beaumont 5K

The Diocese of Beaumont will host a 5K Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The event will affect streets throughout downtown Beaumont. The start/finish line will be at Archie and Forsythe.

Beaumont Police Investigators Searching for Murder Suspect- 6650 Dowlen RD

Beaumont Police Investigators Searching for Murder Suspect- 6650 Dowlen RD

A MURDER warrant has been issued for KEDRAIN DESHAWN PERKINS, a 23 year old Beaumont man.

He is wanted in connection for the MURDER of ISAIAH WAGNER that occurred at the Beaumont Hei...

Beaumont Police Traffic Division Investigating Fatality Crash- 3000 Block of Magnolia

On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.  Officers responded to a crash involving a 2019 Honda CB300R  and a 2012 Cadillac.  The motorcycle was traveling southbound in the 3000 block of Magnolia.  The driver of the C...

JOIN US TOMORROW AS WE OFFICIALLY INTRODUCE THE NEW INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO THE COMMUNITY

February 7, 2022

JOIN US TOMORROW AS WE OFFICIALLY INTRODUCE THE NEW INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO THE COMMUNITY

If a decision is made tomorrow at City Council, the City Communications team will be holding a live Facebook interview with the chosen candi...

BPD Arrests Two Suspects for Burglary of Numerous SETX Storage Unit Facilities

On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Public Storage located at 6160 Delaware in reference to a Burglary in Progress. Officers arrived and detained two suspects. The suspects were transported to the Beaumont Police Depar...

Black History Month: Interview with Mayor Robin Mouton

Free Covid-19 Vaccinations at Beaumont ISD

Free | Fast | No Insurance Required

Moderna/Pfizer 5-11/Pfizer 12+

Register in person at the event

Walk-ins Welcome

or 

Register today at:

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WHEN: February 18, 2022 | 9:00 am –4:00 pm

WHERE: ...

Beaumont Police Investigators Arrest a Second Suspect for Murder

Beaumont Police Investigators have arrested a second suspect involved in the Homicide of Isaiah Brandon Wagner, Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 6650 Phelan.

MYCHELLE KSHONE COLE, a 24 year old Beaumont woman, was arrested for a Murder warrant and transported J...

Tactical Narcotics Operation- IH-10 Corridor

On Thursday, February 10th 2022, the Beaumont Police Special Assignment Unit (SAU) and Narcotics and Vice Unit, with the assistance of SWAT, K-9, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a joint Tactical Narcotics Operation(TNO). The foc...

Beaumont Man Arrested and Numerous Weapons Seized- 10500 Vinson

Beaumont Man Arrested and Numerous Weapons Seized - 10500 Vinson

On Thursday, February 11th 2022, at 3:46 p.m. Officers responded to 10500 Vinson in reference to numerous subjects blocking the roadway. These subjects were reported to have handguns and rifl...

Beaumont Man Arrested - Investigators Seize Drugs and Guns

On Monday, 2/14/2022 at 1:30 p.m., Officers responded to a room at Midtown Inn (1295 N. 11th St #106) in reference to a trespasser with a gun. The caller told dispatchers the trespasser was taking things that didn’t belong to him.  Offi...

BEAUMONT PUBLIC LIBRARIES RECEIVE DONATION OF PORTABLE HEARING LOOP SYSTEMS FROM LOCAL SERTOMA CLUB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The Beaumont Public Library System has received the donation of a Portable InfoLoop System from the Aurora Golden Triangle Sertoma Club. The systems are used to connect patrons with hearing aids to a library staff me...

Four Houston Men Arrested for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity-Theft of Catalytic Converters

On Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 4:40 a.m., Officers responded to 4215 N Major Dr, Westend Lodge, in reference to subjects stealing catalytic converters.  The caller observed several subjects under and around vehicles in the parking lot and coul...

Beaumont Man Arrested-Narcotics Search Warrant 4000 block of Usan

BPD Patrol Unit Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver- 100 IH-10 North

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 4:06 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer was traveling northbound in the 100 block of the IH-10 N service road, after picking up a male that was walking in the middle of the roadway. The officer had overhead red and blue emergency l...

Three Suspects Arrested Following Numerous Burglaries of SETX Storage Units

*Original Press Release*On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Public Storage located at 6160 Delaware in reference to a Burglary in Progress. Officers arrived and detained two suspects. The suspects were transported to t...

Beaumont Police Detectives Investigating a Homicide in the 1500 block of Cartwright

Beaumont Police Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1500 block of Cartwright.

Friday, 12-31-2021 at 7:25pm, BPD responded to a welfare check and located Joshua Yates, a 34 year old Beaumont resident, deceased in his home. The inves...

Beaumont P.D. Detectives Investigating a Homicide-2300 block of Taylor

Beaumont Police Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred shortly before midnight last night.On Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at 11:52 PM, officers responded to the 2300 block of Taylor in reference to a victim of a shooting. Felton Jones, a 30...

50 Free Programs & Services Offered by the City of Beaumont

In an effort to make the community as enjoyable as possible, the City of Beaumont offers a variety of resources to enhance the quality of life for residents. There are dozens of free programs and services, from recreational activities to educational oppor...

BPD Investigating Fatality Crash- 3100 E. Lucas

On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:31 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3100 block of East Lucas in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on a scooter. Preliminary investigation has revealed that Clifford Hudson Jr., a 39 year old Beaumo...

Animal Lovers: 5 Ways to Get Involved with Beaumont Animal Care

Beaumont Animal Care has a variety of ways to get involved, and in fact, succeeds because of support from the community. Even if adopting isn't in the cards for you right now, don't despair. Animal lovers have no shortage of ways to help...

Everything You Need to Know About Fostering a Pet

If you can’t make the long-term commitment of adopting a pet, fostering may be the next best option. Unlike volunteering, fostering welcomes an animal into your home for up to one month to provide them a safe, temporary environment until they fi...

SWAT Callout Results in Suspect Arrest for 2 Counts of Aggravated Kidnapping Family Violence

On Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:31 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Breakwater Bay Apartments located at 4375 N. Major Drive in reference to a disturbance. During the altercation, the suspect barricaded himself and two hostages inside the apartment. B...

[Press Release] City of Beaumont Launches a New City Communications Division to Increase Transparenc

Beaumont Launches a New City Communications Division to Increase Transparency with Citizens in the New Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       &...

BPD Investigating Fatality Traffic Crash- 300 E. Cardinal

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 10:26 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 300 block of E. Cardinal Drive in reference to a major traffic crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a Ford F-150 was traveling South on E. Cardinal and made an uns...

BPD Detectives Investigating Multiple Aggravated Robberies

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 between 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. BPD Officers responded to three businesses in reference to Aggravated Robbery.7:08 p.m.- O'Reilly Auto Parts- 1040 Washington7:17 p.m.- Family Dollar- 2290 Gulf7:45 p.m.- Dominoes Pizza- 1...

Beaumont Police Arrest Suspect for Aggravated Robbery- Channel 6- 2955 IH-10

On Wednesday, January, 12 2022 at 12:58 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to a robbery of an individual at Channel 6 located at 2955 IH-10. When Officers arrived, they were advised that a black male suspect had approached a security guard who was in her veh...

Press Release Regarding the COVID-19 Omicron Variant

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, we received notification of our first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron   in the City of Beaumont. The positive result came from a 74 year old male.

We release a daily COVID-19 update through our City website M...

Beaumont Police Department Appreciation and Oath of Office Ceremony

Wednesday,  January 19, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. the Beaumont Police Department will  honor  life saving actions, Beaumont Police Department retirees, and welcome 14 new Beaumont Police Officers.   The Ceremony will be held at...

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on January 27th, 2022

SETRPC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 27th to gather public input for updating the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans for Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, and Orange Counties. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the South East Texas Regional Planning ...

Beaumont Man Arrested for August 6, 2020 Murder- 5900 Bedford

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, BPD Persons Detectives obtained a Murder warrant for Markeith Rashaad Morgan, a 33 year old Beaumont resident. Morgan’s Murder warrant is in connection with the August 6, 2020 Homicide of Antonio Wilson, that occur...

Beaumont Detectives Investigating a Homicide- 6650 Phelan Blvd

Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 11:57 p.m., Officers responded to 6550 Phelan Blvd (Beaumont Heights) in reference to shots fired. Responding officers were directed to a shooting victim.  The victim, Isaiah Brandon Wagner, a 31 year old Beaumont man...

Beaumont Animal Care to Host Holiday Heroes Program

Contact:

Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Be a Holiday Hero to a Stray Near You!

(Beaumont, Texas - December 3, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care is continuing the Chr...

BPD Narcotics Unit Search Warrant- 3800 block of Buffalo

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Beaumont PD’s Narcotics Unit with the assistance of SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, K-9 and DEA, executed a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 3800 block of Buffalo.

The execution of the warrant led to th...

BPD Blue Santa Toy Delivery Send-Off! Today at 5:00 pm

Please join the Beaumont Police Department on Monday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. on the front steps of BPD (255 College Street) as we send-off Blue Santa on his Toy Delivery. This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys for...

Odor from Hazmat Incident in Nederland may Affect Beaumont Residents

BPD Officer Injured

On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:49 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to The Woodlands Apartments, located at 3150 West Cardinal Drive in reference to a disturbance. 

During the encounter, an officers weapon discharged striking him in the leg. He ...

Loeb Water Production Site Back Up and Running

As of today, the scheduled maintenance on Loeb Water Production site has been completed. Please be aware as the system comes back online, it may temporarily result in some discolored water. City of Beaumont crews will be proactively working to minimize th...

CRITICAL MISSING

CRITICAL MISSING!

Wendolyn Huggins Williams, a 71 year old black female from Beaumont, waslast seen wearing a grey night gown, maybe a sweater, red shoes and possibly carrying a black purse.She walked away from a residence in the 7400 block of Pre...

UPDATE! CRITICAL MISSING

UPDATE!!

Wendolyn Huggins Williams has been located thanks to many Beaumont Officers, citizens, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office helicopter pilots! She was located off Brooks road by a golfer and the pilots. She has been transported to the h...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide & Aggravated Assault-2100 Willowglen

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 9:20 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to 2050 S Major (Citgo) in reference to a victim of a shooting. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Willowglen. The two victims were in...

50+ Accomplishments by the City of Beaumont in 2021

It's been a busy year in Beaumont! While many places pumped the brakes during a tough year, we had our foot on the gas pedal the whole time. Beyond the normal day-to-day city operations, departments and leadership adopted the mantra "More than Ever B...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash-4200 College

On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:56 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4200 block of College Street in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle.Preliminary investigation has revealed that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the 4200 ...

Generous Donor to Sponsor Adoptions for Over Capacity Shelter

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - November 2, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care receives five to twenty-five animals a day and is currentl...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Accident - 2400 Block of S. MLK

On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:13 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2400 block of S. Martin Luther King in reference to a major accident.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that a black Chevrolet truck was traveling north in the southbound l...

Investigators release names of victims in the fatality accident that occurred in the 2400 block of S

The victims involved in the deadly crash in the 2400 block of S. MLK are identified as Clyde Thompson, (driver) age 19 and Tonysha Lashay Smith, (passenger) age 19. The driver of the black Chevrolet truck is still in the hospital being treated and charges...

Beaumont Police Investigating Traffic Fatality- Dowlen/Phelan

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:19 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the intersection of Dowlen and Phelan in reference to a major traffic crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Jeep Compass disregarded a red traffic light and entered the int...

Beaumont Police Investigating Shooting Death- 1300 Block of Edwin

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 4:55 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 1300 block of Edwin in reference a victim of a shooting. The victim was located inside the residence suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital ...

Main Phone Line Down for Water Customer Service

The main phone line for Water Customer Service is currently down.

Communications is working with ATT to resolve this issue. Please call 311 and they will direct you to the Water Customer Service line.

Transient Arrested for 2 Counts of Burglary and Aggravated Assault

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 3:45 A.M. Officers responded to 2310 IH-10 S (Red Roof Inn) in reference to a disturbance.  A white male with tattoos on his face, broke in to the lobby and was trying to attack the clerk with a hammer.

Upon arrival O...

Loeb Water Production Site to Be Temporarily Shut Down for Scheduled Maintenance

The City of Beaumont is shutting down the Loeb Water Production site on November 29th, 2021 for scheduled maintenance activities.  We expect to complete the necessary maintenance work and have Loeb back up and running within two weeks.

Changing pr...

Officer Seriously Injured While Escorting a Funeral Procession - College at Pinchback

Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:14 P.M.,  Officers responded to a crash at College and Pinchback that involved a motorcycle and a red Ford F-150.  The preliminary investigation revealed a Beaumont Police  Officer was operating a...

CDBG Housing Grant Fraud Notification

The City of Beaumont has been notified of an individual or individuals that have been fraudulently using the CDBG Housing grant application from the City’s website to solicit money for help with the application and that are guaranteeing a return...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery

On Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7:45 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the Food Basket located at 68 N. 4th Street in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. The suspect pictured below entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. During the robbery, ...

Beaumont Police Detectives Charge 2 in August 25, 2021 Homicide/Aggravated Robbery

BPD Detectives have filed charges of Murder and Aggravated Robbery against two suspects in connection with the August 25, 2021 Homicide of Matthew Dragulski. During the robbery, the suspects shot a second victim, who was paralyzed as a result of the shoot...

Beaumont Fire Hydrant Maintenance Beginning on October 21st

Beaumont Fire/Rescue will begin our bi-annual hydrant maintenance the week of October 21st. Fire hydrant maintenance consists of flushing, painting and cutting grass/weeds to ensure that all city-owned hydrants and water lines are operating properly and w...

Beaumont Police Investigating Family Violence Homicide-600 block Langham

At 5:54 pm, Beaumont Police responded to the 600 block of Langham in reference to a disturbance involving a firearm. Officers arrived and located a female suffering from gunshot wounds. The female victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by Beaumont EM...

Lick-or-Treat Adoption Special at Beaumont Animal Care

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - October 25, 2021) Pups and kittens are running wild like ghost and goblins at Beaumont Animal Car...

BPD Officers Arrest 5 Suspects Following Criminal Activity and Evading

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 3:59 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Gulf Coast Auto Auction located at 450 S. 11th Street in reference to a possible auto thefts in progress. The caller advised that 6-7 suspects were on the property attempting to ste...

TRAFFIC ALERT: DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT AREA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 Saturday, Oc

TRAFFIC ALERT: DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT AREA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021

Saturday, October 30th, 2021, The Gift of Life will host an event at the Beaumont Civic Center.  It will include a 5K run throughout downtown Beaumont.

 ...

City of Beaumont Press Release, for Immediate Release, October 29, 2021

Please click here to access the PDF version of this Press Release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             &am...

Hurricane Ida Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          Wed...

Beaumont Man Wanted for Early Morning Homicide-College at 11th Street

Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:33 A.M., Officers responded to S. 11th Street @ College Street in reference to shots fired, with a possible victim. Officers located a 2008 blue Honda CRV at 1055 IH 10 S with two shooting victims. Korey Green, a 23 year ol...

Weather Update- Tropical Storm Nicholas- Sandbag Information

Weather Update- September 13, 2021   Tropical Storm Nicholas

In an effort to prepare for possible flooding The City of Beaumont will begin sandbagging operations Monday, September 13th at 10:00 A.M. at the Athletic Complex on College Street (950 L...

City of Beaumont Office Closures

City of Beaumont to Close Offices Today, 9/14/2021 

Due to the continuing weather conditions, the City of Beaumont will close non-essential City offices today from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This includes trash pickup and transit services. P...

City Offices Resume Operation Tomorrow

The City closure ends tonight at 6:00 p.m. All city services and facilities will be available tomorrow.

Beaumont Man Arrested for Two Counts of Aggravated Robbery

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:28 a.m., Officers responded to the 3965 Phelan (Check n Go) in reference to a robbery.  Officers learned a suspect, later identified as Xavier D’Andre James, a 22 year old Beaumont man, attempted to rob...

BPD Arrests Aggravated Robbery Suspects - 6155 Eastex

On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7:09 p.m., a Beaumont Police Officer was flagged down at 6155 Eastex, at Parkdale Mall, in front of 2nd and Charles. The victim stated he was sitting in his vehicle, waiting for his wife to come out of the mall when he was...

Fall Softball Registration Begins

Fall registration for the softball league will open on September 20th. The registration fee is $375 per team. You may pay with cash or check in person at the Beaumont Tennis Center or pay online with a credit card at the time of your registration. Registe...

Joint Press Conference at BPD - Mary Catherine Edward’s Murder Investigation

The Beaumont Police Department will host a joint press conference today at 4:00 p.m. in the Training Division. Agencies and Investigators involved in the Mary Catherine Edward’s murder case will be in attendance to speak about the investigation and arrest...

Indictment in the Mary Catherine Edwards Murder Investigation

On Saturday, January 14, 1995, Mary Catherine Edwards, a 31 year old beloved Beaumont school teacher, was found deceased in her Park Meadow townhome.

The investigation revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and murdered. DNA evidence was collected f...

COVID-19 Vaccination-Pfizer-BioNTech Booster

Friday, September 24, 2021

CONTACT:    Kenneth Coleman-Director of Public Health, (409) 654-3603

The Beaumont Public Health Department will start administering the booster dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine next week. &a...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

On Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 7:53 a.m., Beaumont Police located an abandoned vehicle near Avenue C and Crockett. The vehicle contained a significant amount of blood consistent with someone sustaining serious injury, as well as evidence that a firear...

Homicide Victim’s Identity Released & Arrest Made

BPD Detectives have identified the homicide victim as Juan Antonio Borrego, a 25 year old Beaumont resident. A 14 year old juvenile was placed under arrest yesterday for the Murder.

*Original Press Release*

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

On Saturday,...

City of Beaumont Press Release, September 27, 2021

Please click here to access the PDF version of this press release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             &am...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 7500 College St.

On Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 3:40 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 7500 block of College St. in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle rider. Preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed an...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash-11000 Eastex Fwy

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10:29 am, Beaumont Police responded to the 11,000 block of Eastex Freeway (Hwy 69) southbound near Tram Road in reference to a multi vehicle crash. The crash occurred in an active construction zone and vehicles struck two ro...

Notice of Public Hearing - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

A public hearing is set for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 1:30 PM for all interested citizens of the City of Beaumont, Texas. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is...

Beaumont Animal Care Checking Microchips for Free

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

(Beaumont, Texas - August 13, 2021) National Check the Chip day is August 15th and Beaumont Animal Care will be celebrating all week long...

Grade I Firefighter Exam Notice

The Grade I Firefighter job is now posted online. The job closes on October 17, 2021 at midnight. The Civil Service exam is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 8:30 am at the Downtown Event Centre located at 700 Crockett Street in downtown Beaumo...

Help Beaumont Animal Care Clear the Shelter

(August 18, 2021 - Beaumont, Texas) The dog days of summer are here, and as the temperature rises so are the spirits of shelter dogs and cats across the country as they get ready to find their forever home’s during the annual Clear the Shelters ...

Beaumont Police-Now Hiring

The Beaumont Police Department is hiring!

Positions for Police Cadet and Police Officer have been posted at http://www.cityofbeaumontjobs.com.

All applications must be submitted online only.

Applicants qualify if they have their high school diploma ...

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery- 2568 College

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Katy's Video located at 2568 College Street in reference to a victim of a shooting. Officers arrived and located two employees of the store suffering from gunshot wounds. Preli...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide/Aggravated Robbery- 2300 block of Hayes

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:16 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2300 block of Hayes in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located two victims in front of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was ...

8/25/21 Homicide Victim's Name Released-2300 block of Hayes

BPD Detectives have obtained surveillance video from the 2300 block of Hayes that shows two hooded subjects approach the victim's home on foot at 11:12 p.m. on August 25, 2021 and open fire. The deceased has been identified as 37 year old Beaumon...

Emergency Management Weather Update - Tropical Depression 9

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management is monitoring Tropical Depression 9 and planning for any possible impacts to our area. Please monitor vetted media sources for weather updates and make sure you are prepared.   Keep your vehicle...

2020 Annual Water Quality Report

The 2020 Annual Water Quality Reports have been mailed and customers should receive the report shortly. The report is available online on the Water and Sewer Services webpage at the following link:

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Beaumont Animal Care from July 1-3

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - July 1, 2021) Celebrate the Fourth of July with Beaumont Animal Care from July 1st to July 3rd! W...

Beaumont Animal Care Pausing Cat Intake

Contact: Viviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - July 1, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care is asking the public to not bring stray or owned cats into the...

BPD Traffic Unit Investigating an Early Morning Fatality Crash-1100 block of I-10

Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 1:36 a.m.,  Beaumont Police responded to a crash on the service road in the 1100 block of I10 near the Super 8 Motel. Preliminary investigation revealed the truck was traveling west on College St and turned left on the I10...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder- 5000 block of Haden

Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 4:01 p.m. Officers  responded to 5010 Haden (Excellent Carwash) in reference to a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival Officers located a deceased male that was identified as Herbert Bendy III, a 47 year old Beaumont man. Wi...

3 Suspects Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery of Elderly Woman- CVS 2950 Dowlen Rd.

On Tuesday, July 06, 2021, at 1:43 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to CVS, located at 2950 Dowlen Rd., in reference to a Robbery in-progress. Officers arrived and quickly obtained suspect and vehicle information from several witnesses. Investigation revea...

Beaumont Animal Care to Reopen Cat Intake

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

(July 7, 2021 - Beaumont, Texas) After an outbreak of feline parvo at Beaumont Animal Care, the facility isready to resume cat intake. Th...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 4300 Woodlawn

On Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 1:21 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4300 block of Woodlawn in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located the victim on the porch of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Beaumont EMS ar...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

On Friday, March 19, 2021 the body of Cordell Marquis Evans, AKA Aidelen, a 24 year old transgender female from Beaumont, was located in a canal in the 3700 block of Savannah Ave in Port Arthur. Through investigation, Detectives believed that foul play wa...

Riverfront Development PowerPoint Presentation and Video from our Recent Town Hall Meeting

We would like to share the highlights from the Riverfront Development Town Hall Meeting this past Tuesday.  You can access the PDF version of the Riverfront Development PowerPoint Presentation here. Once again, thank you to all of the citizens wh...

Beaumont Man in Custody for Murder

Jacorry Jamard Green, a 21 year old Beaumont man, has been arrested for the Murder of Tyler Womack.  Green is the first of several suspects Investigators believe are responsible for the July 11th homicide. Detectives continue to work on the case ...

Beaumont Police Detectives Investigating a Homicide-11000 block of Fairfield

Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 8:19 a.m. Officers responded to the 11000 block of Fairfield, just south of Broad Oak, in reference to a welfare check.  Officers learned a resident was walking in the area and saw an unresponsive older black male in a ...

Water Discoloration Calls Map

As of July 22, Public Works created this map from the Water Quality map* to specifically address discolored water calls. Therefore, please keep in mind when you access the map that you will only see data starting from July 22. You can access the map here:...

3 Arrested Following Narcotics Search Warrant- 600 block of Ave E

On Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., Beaumont Police Narcotics, SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, and K-9 executed a search warrant at two locations in the 600 block of Avenue E. The search warrant yielded a total seizure of approximately 197 grams of Heroi...

Beaumont Animal Care Celebrating Adopt-A-Cat Month

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

Office: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - June 2, 2021) June is Adopt a Cat Month and Beaumont Animal Care is celebrating all month long! T...

Press Release Regarding Vaccinations for Children

Starting June 3, 2021, the Beaumont Public Health Department in conjunction with the Beaumont Office of Emergency Management will be administering the COVID-19 Vaccination to children ages 12 to 18 by appointment only.

Helpful Information

• Please c...

Beaumont Animal Care Successful in Fourth Day of Adoption Event

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - June 2, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care hosted their Memorial Weekend adoption event from May 26th thr...

Beaumont Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting-Lindbergh Overpass

Beaumont Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Lindbergh Overpass

On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 6:59 P.M, Beaumont Police responded to the Lindbergh overpass in reference to a welfare concern. Patrol Officers arrived and attempted to de-escalate t...

Beaumont Police Investigating an Early Morning Homicide-2900 Pine

On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 5:23 a.m., Officers responded to the 2900 block of Pine St in reference to a burglary in progress. The homeowner said someone forcibly entered the residence and he shot multiple times.  Upon arrival, officers detained t...

Beaumont Animal Care to Host 5 Day Adoption Event in Honor of Pet Appreciation Week

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Beaumont, Texas - June 7, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care cannot wait to celebrate Pet Appreciation Week! Pet Appreciati...

Beaumont Public Library System Summer Reading Club 2021

Beaumont Public Library System Summer Reading Club June 11th-August 7th

Registration for Beaumont Public Library System’s Summer Reading Club begins June 11th at all library branches.

Children (0-18) receive a free book & brag tag when they re...

BPD to Hold Oath of Office Ceremony Today, Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The Beaumont Police Department will hold an Oath of Office Ceremony today, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will be in the training classroom at the Beaumont Police Department located at 255 College Street. Please join us today as we welc...

End of Watch Ride to Remember Group, Honoring Officer Sheena Yarborough-Powell- Wednesday, June 16 a

Click link above for Press Release Packet. Beyond the Call of Duty Organization will arrive at BPD (255 College Street, Beaumont, TX) on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. A group of motorcycles will be escorting a 40+ foot trailer covered with photos...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 4400 Magnolia

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:46 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4400 block of Magnolia in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived, they located the victim in the middle of the roadway suffering from gun shot wounds. Beaumont ...

BPD Detectives Asking Public for Help in Homicide- 4400 Magnolia

BPD Detectives are requesting the public's assistance for information about June 16, 2021 Homicide victim, Claude McField. Mr. McField is pictured below and anyone that could help Detectives with information surrounding his movements over the las...

Beaumont man arrested for multiple burglaries in the old town area.

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Beaumont Police located and arrested, Archie Lee Harris Jr., a 41 year old Beaumont man, in the 2600 block of Hazel. Harris had four outstanding felony warrants for burglaries in the old town area of Beaumont.

Harris was arrest...

Grade I Firefighter Exam Notice

The Grade I Firefighter job is now posted online. The job closes August 1, 2021 at midnight. The Civil Service exam is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 8:30 am at the Civic Center.

Applicants can apply by visiting cityofbeaumontjobs.com. Applica...

Beaumont Police Investigating Single Vehicle Crash, Three Fatalities- East Cardinal at MLK

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:50 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a major crash involving one vehicle at the East Cardinal and MLK off ramp. The three occupants of the vehicle were all pronounced deceased on scene by Beaumont EMS. The victims were iden...

Beaumont Traffic Unit Investigating a Fatality Crash- 4600 Avenue A

On Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Avenue A in reference to a single vehicle crash.  Upon arrival, the vehicle was on fire and the flames had to be extinguished by Beaumont Fire Rescue.  The ...

TRAFFIC ALERT! Fourth of July, 2021

Sunday, July the 4th, 2021, The City of Beaumont will host the 35th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Several roads will be closed Sunday morning before the festivities begin.  All streets around the Event Center (700 Crockett Street) and the ro...

Beaumont Police Investigating ATV/Pedestrian Crash- 5305 Tyrrell Park

On Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Tyrrell Park in reference to a crash involving an ATV/four-wheeler and a 6 year old juvenile. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 36 year old male was operating the ATV in th...

Special City Council Meeting

Special City Council Meeting

We will hold a special City Council meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10am in Council Chambers.  We will not hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Press Release: Beaumont Animal Care in Need of Adopters and Fosters

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing Coordinator

Office: (409)838-3304

E-Mail: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beaumont Animal Care in Need of Adopters and Fosters

(Beaumont, Texas- May 18, 2021) Beaumont Animal Care is being ov...

Beaumont Animal Care to Host a Three Day Adoption Event

Contact: Biviana Lopez, Adoption and Marketing CoordinatorOffice: (409)838-3304E-Mail: [email protected] IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beaumont Animal Care to Host a Three Day Adoption Event

(Beaumont, Texas - May 24, 2021) Memorial Day weekend is comi...

PSA- Stolen Firearms

Construction at Blossom Drive at Washington Blvd.

Effective April 12, 2021, the entry to Blossom Drive will be closed and detour signs in and out of the neighborhood will be in place due to construction.

You can view the PDF version of the press release (and map) here.

Officers Arrest Suspect From Shooting At 6035 S. MLK Parkway

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 3:17 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 6035 S. Martin Luther King Parkway in reference to a victim of a shooting. Dispatch advised there were four individuals who had been wounded. Upon arrival, officers located the 4 victims...

Beaumont Police Obtain Aggravated Assault Warrant-2600 Fillmore

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Beaumont Police responded to the 2600 block of Fillmore in reference to a victim of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the gunshot victim, who was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Preliminary in...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder and Aggravated Assault

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:13 A.M., Beaumont Police Officers responded to 125 I-10 Service Rd, (Timberlake Courts Apartments) in reference to reports of someone shooting a gun.  Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 19 year old Beaumont man,...

Traffic Alert- Downtown Beaumont 4-16-2021

BE PREPARED FOR DETOURS AND TRAFFIC DELAYS- PLAN YOUR ROUTE ACCORDINGLY

The Neches River Festival will host their 73rd Annual parade in downtown Beaumont on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Starting at 3:45 PM, all northbound traffic on Pennsylvania and Orleans from...

Open COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for April 16 and April 24

The Beaumont Public Health Department has opened up 700 additional vaccine appointments for Friday, April 16, 2021 from 8am to 5:30pm.  Saturday appointments are also available on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Additional appointments are av...

Beaumont Police Investigating a Fatality Traffic Crash

The Beaumont Police Traffic Division is investigating a fatality crash that occurred Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:19 P.M. in the 2700 block of IH-10 EB SR at the 1400 block of S.11th Street.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 16 year old male, drivi...

Elinor Drainage Relief Project

Effective Tuesday, April 21, 2021, Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 will be performing construction on 8th Street from Elinor to 700 feet North of Washington Blvd.

Beaumont Police Investigating a Homicide-2980 Charles Street- One Person in Custody

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:52 PM, Officers responded to 2980 Charles St., in reference to a possible burglary. Upon arrival, Officers cleared the residence and located a deceased Hispanic male, later identified as 40 year old Norlan Moreno.  Of...

BPD Investigating Fatality Accident - 2100 Hwy. 69

On Friday, April 23, 2021, at 7:08 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to a major vehicle accident in the 2100 block of Highway 69.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a motorist was changing a flat tire on the side of the roadway. At this time, a dark ...

Fatality Hit & Run - 1800 Block Of S. Major Dr. - Suspect In Custody

On Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 5:30 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to the 1800 block of S. Major Drive in reference to a pedestrian hit and run fatality accident. Officers arrived and located the victim deceased on scene.

Information was received about a Ta...

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 2500 block of McFaddin

At 10:45 am Beaumont Police responded to the 2500 block of McFaddin in reference to a disturbance. When officers arrived they located a Hispanic female outside of the residence suffering from a gun shot wound. Beaumont EMS arrived and pronounced the victi...

Road Closure Announcement

Office of the Public Works Director

Release Date: April 29, 2021

Contact: David Tingle, City of Beaumont Engineering – 409-785-4781

Road Closure Announcement: 

Calder Avenue from Gulf Street to 1st Street

McFaddin Avenue ...

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder- 2500 McFaddin

**UPDATE**Beaumont Police Detectives obtained a Murder Warrant for Bradley yesterday afternoon (Thursday, April 29, 2021) and Officers from BPD's Special Assignment Unit took him into custody last night. He was booked into the Jefferson County Ja...

The City of Beaumont is Now Hiring for Summer Positions

The City of Beaumont is now hiring for Summer jobs (Lifeguards, Summer Camp Assistants, Pool Managers, etc.) APPLY NOW!

Trafficking Hotline Tip Leads to Recovery of 2 Minors & Trafficking Suspect Arrest

On Monday, March 1, 2021, The Beaumont Police Department received a tip from the National Human Trafficking Hotline in reference to two 16 year old females being commercially sexually exploited in Beaumont.BPD’s Special Crimes Unit began investi...

BPD Investigating Fatality Crash - 2300 block of Liberty

On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:44 p.m., Beaumont Police Officers were conducting a criminal investigation and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated away and attempted to elude the officers. The vehicle crashed into a business loca...

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 1000 IH-10 East

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2:59 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 1000 block of IH-10 East, westbound in reference to a major single vehicle crash. An 18 wheeler pulling a trailer lost control and struck the concrete barrier along the shoulder of t...

Road Closure Announcement- North Bound Lanes of Bowie Street

Office of the Public Works Director

Release Date: March 29, 2021

Contact: David Tingle, City of Beaumont Engineering – 409-785-4781

Road Closure Announcement:

North Bound lanes of Main Street from Forsythe Street to Bowie Street

Beaumont, T...

Beaumont Police Held a Ceremony Promoting Seven Officers to the Rank of Sergeant and Swearing in Two

The Beaumont Police Department held a ceremony this evening at the Julie Rogers Theater promoting seven officers to the rank of Sergeant and swearing in two new Officers.

Officers promoted to the rank of Sergeant:

Sgt. Craig LegerSgt. Christopher PrattSgt. ...

Press Release: Utility Preparations for Below Freezing Temperatures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  Thursday, February 11, 2021

CONTACT: &...

Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness Tips

Water Utilities Update

The City of Beaumont Public Water System produces drinking water from surface water (Neches River) and groundwater sources (well water). We have had our wells turned off while we are making repairs to the system. Due to the coming extreme cold weather and...

Winter Weather Update- February 14, 2021

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing tonight, accompanied by rain and/or snow.  Ice is expected to accumulate on roadways and bridges, making travel very difficult, if not impossible. &...

Winter Weather Beaumont Transit Info

Beaumont Transit is suspending service on Monday, February 15, 2021 due to hazardous driving conditions due to the impending storm.

Winter Weather Update, 2/15/21

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing again tonight, refreezing the slush that is on the roadways right now. Driving conditions are still very difficult.  Additionally, there is a good c...

Winter Weather Update-February 16, 2021

Winter Weather Update- February 16, 2021 2:00pm

Winter Weather Update - Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing again tonight, and additional precipitation will fall overnight. This will likely make driving conditions m...

City Water System

The Water System is functioning and pumping more than the normal flow of water. We do not have a technical water system issue; we have a freezing weather issue.  Water lines have been freezing all night and many customers are reporting frozen pip...

Boil Water Notice - Winter Weather Update 2-16-2021

City Water System Update

The City of Beaumont Water System is pumping a much higher amount of water than normal right now but continues to have lower pressure than normal. We are still under a Boil Water notice and urge water conservation measures, turning off dripping faucets an...

Winter Weather Update February 17, 2021- City Closure Update for Thursday -(2-18-2021)

Winter Weather Update February 17, 2021

City Closure Update for Thursday -(2-18-2021)

Continued low pressure in the water system is impacting city facilities. Therefore, all non-essential city facilities, except the Landfill, will remain closed until 6:00 P...

Winter Weather Update- Water Utilities February 18, 2021

Winter Weather Update- Water Utilities February 18, 2021

As of 2:30 P.M. on February 18, 2021, the City of Beaumont is still under a boil water notice.  Please continue to conserve water use.  To report any water leaks or to request assis...

Winter Weather Update-Thursday, February 18, 2021 - City Facilities

Winter Weather Update-February 18, 2021                                       &n...

A Message from City Manager Kyle Hayes

February 19, 2021

Citizens,

We know you have been through a lot over the past week, and we will work through this together.  Below is a snapshot of our recovery efforts:

The city has been pumping water out to the City t...

Link to Texas Disaster Impacts Self-Reporting Tool

The objective of this survey is to identify damages across Texas, to help emergency management officials across the state gain an understanding of damages that have occurred during the recent winter weather.  Please follow the link below or scan ...

Winter Storm Price Gouging and Scams

Price gouging and scams will continue to emerge from this winter storm state emergency. Details on identifying emergency related scams, such as fake home repair contractors and fake charities, and price gouging on essential goods and services, are availab...

Winter Storm Disaster Assistance

FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Texas in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to...

Winter Weather Update 2-21-2021 - Boil Water Notice Rescinded

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

February 21, 2021

On February 16, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Beaumont, PWS ID # 123001, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers that due to conditions which occurred r...

Financial Assistance for Businesses and Residents Affected by the Winter Storm

Helpful Reminders Regarding the Administering of the COVID-19 Vaccine Through Local Public Health De

The Beaumont Public Health Department in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Regional Operations Center is administering the COVID-19 Vaccination by appointment only. 

Helpful Information

This message is intended for anyone within the following so...

Update: Kayla Nicole Rice Homicide Investigation

Update: Kayla Nicole Rice Homicide Investigation

Beaumont Police Investigators filed Tampering with Evidence charges and had a warrant issued for Jonathan Paul Menard, a 35 year old Beaumont man, Monday, February 22, 2021. Menard was arrested in Calcasieu ...

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Press Release Regarding Road Closure at Corley Avenue

Office of the Public Works Director

Release Date: January 13, 2021

Contact: David Tingle, City of Beaumont Engineering – 409-785-4781

Road Closure Announcement:

Corley Avenue From 8th Street to 7th Street

Beaumont, Texas – Effecti...

Press Release from Mayor Becky Ames- Mardi Gras 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Trash Pick-Up Delay for Wednesday, January 6

If your normal garbage pick-up day is Wednesday, your cans may be picked up later this evening or tomorrow. The City had two or three trucks out of service at different times today. The trucks are back in service and we are trying to catch up.

Thank you fo...

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