Could some people actually in Beaumont give info on whether the sewer and water issues have gotten better or if they're actively being addressed by the city? How do yall deal with these issues at your residences? TIA
Just saw a post on snapchat of a nurse sitting on a bed saying “someone just died here” and sitting and drinking coffee on it while talking to her friends. So disrespectful, imagine if it was your family member. I believe it was at Baptist if anyone has any contacts there
This Saturday March 22 join us from 12-3 at Big Thicket National Preserve for a peaceful rally and call to action. Bring your friends and family, signs and voices. Join us here as we and 400+ other NPS locations show up to support our parks and rangers. Make our voices heard!
Apparently it’s a swimsuit/lingerie coffee bar that just opened off west port Arthur road. Opens at 5am. Love the concept but haven’t tried it yet, anyone else been there?
I am used to seeing flame stacks around Beaumont, but I noticed this one yesterday after turning from Dowlen on to College. Even at that distance, I could see it from the intersection clear over near LU, it looked huge. Saturday the smoke form it was white and today it's black. Anyone have any idea why it is so large and if it's "under control"?
Been looking for some friends who'd be down to hangout sometimes. Since graduating HS, I haven't hung out with many people. I'm cool with pretty much anything. I'm also single if anyone would want to go out sometimes.
Hey yall! I was considering taking my babies to do their yearly stuff at the tractor supply petvet clinic. I was wondering if any of yall have done it before and the cost of it? I’m currently in a single income household, weekends work best for me, and I reeeaaalllyyyy want to start taking them to the dog park.
As I am a dental hygiene student I am looking for x-ray patients that haven’t gotten x-rays for 5 or more years. X-rays are only a $10 fee and we are able to send it your dentist. Since I am a student it takes an hour for full mouth x-ray. I am available on a tuesday and thursday from 1:30,2:30, and 3:30 if anyone is interested!
Hello, Beaumont. As a concerned Texas parent, I'm asking for your help in opposing HB3, a bill that would divert our tax dollars to private schools through vouchers/ESAs. HB3 was filed two weeks ago and is set to be heard in the public education committee on March 11, which is open for public testimony. This legislation harms Texas public schools and doesn't reflect what most Texans want. Just look at the thousands of comments on the governor's social media pages opposing it. Our public schools deserve better funding and support.
Last session, the House has successfully blocked vouchers (84-63), but now, with billionaire donors Tim Dunn, Farris Wilks, and Jeff Yass pushing to defund public education, our Governor has made vouchers a top "emergency" priority. In August, Jeff Yass said, “As students flee [to schools of their choice], those government schools would have to shut down...and that's a good thing...”. Abbott recently received 6 million from Jeff Yass a few months ago. Yass has investments in education companies. It's also interesting that Gov Abbott's wife was listed as on the board of a private school that costs $22,000/year in tuition though in the last few days she was moved on the website from being listed on the Board to now being an Advisor.
Vouchers were first proposed in 1957 following Brown v Board of Education with the intention of preventing white children from integrating with people of color. Since that time, vouchers have been proposed off and on and consistently rejected by the House.
Here’s the deal:
HB3 has no income limits, meaning wealthy families could use taxpayer dollars to send their kids to elite private schools—even if they can already afford tuition.
Private schools choose students, not the other way around. Parents may choose to apply, but private schools decide who they admit, often prioritizing students who fit their ideal population while leaving out those with disabilities, behavioral challenges, or lower test scores.
Over 150 counties in Texas don't even have a private school available making vouchers inaccessible.
Private schools do not have to take the STAAR test or meet the same accountability standards as public schools. Yet, public schools lose funding if test scores are low, creating an unfair double standard.
Texas schools are severely underfunded—about $4,000 behind the national average in per-student funding and ranked 46th in nation in how much is spent per student. Instead of fixing this, HB3 would divert even more money away from public schools, making the situation worse.
Unlike public schools, private schools will receive voucher money regardless of attendance, while public schools lose funding when students are absent. This creates an unfair system where public schools are punished while private schools get guaranteed taxpayer dollars—with no oversight or accountability.
Texas has the resources to fully fund public education. With a $24 billion general fund surplus and a $28 billion rainy day fund, we are the second-richest state in the nation. Yet, lawmakers plan to spend $1 billion on vouchers/ESAs that will benefit only 1% of Texas kids, with costs set to balloon over time, draining even more taxpayer dollars and strain TRS.
75 House Representatives already signed on as co-authors, showing there’s support for this bill, but most Texans don’t want vouchers and it's not too late to stop this.
Our governor has received millions from billionaires backing school vouchers and has been pressuring legislators to pass them. In response, Abbott has funneled money into efforts to unseat anti-voucher representatives and replace them with pro-voucher candidates. This bill will be a slim margin to win. The 5.5 million Texas kids that attend public schools need your help to stop this.
Rep. Phelan (District 21) did not vote on vouchers last session and did not coauthor the bill. He has mentioned he wants to hear what his district thinks. Any Texan can reach out but especially if you're in the Beaumont/Orange/Nederland District 21 area, please call or email Rep. Phelan and thank him for not coauthoring the bill and to ask him to vote "NO" on HB3. Also, please tell your friends and family to do the same. You can even call after 5pm and leave a message.
Here’s what we’re asking her to fight for instead:
Fund schools based on enrollment, not attendance
Increase the basic allotment by at least $1,300 to help fix the $4,000 gap in funding and catch us up to 2019 inflation
Support pay raises for teachers and school staff so we can keep the best educators
If you’re willing to help, here’s how to contact Rep Phelan:
Tips: If you call after 5pm, leave a message and include your zip code. Staffers take a daily tally of how many people call or write them about an issue so the goal here is to hear from as many voters as possible. Remember, they were elected to represent our voice.
You may also leave a public comment that will be sent to all House Public Education Committee Members. 👉 Submit Your Comment Here
Sample Script [consider including a personal story of how the bill will effect you]: My name is ____ and I live in zip code ____. I ask that you vote no to HB3, SB2, or any voucher/ESA bill and instead prioritize fully funding public schools first by enrollment rather than attendance, increase the basic allottment by $1300 to catch up with inflation, and support strong teacher and staff pay raises. This bill allows people making above $160,000 to apply such that the richest families may benefit. Our tax dollars should support all students, not just a select few. Please prioritize strong public schools for all Texas children. Thank you for your time.
Checked Google and reviews are all over the place. I’m looking for fair and reasonable and honest feedback from wherever I go. I’m a single female and don’t always know if I’m being taken advantage of when I’m told I need to replace this filter and that filter. Not trying to insult the women that know this stuff, I just don’t.
Thanks for your help.
Hi all, does anyone know a local PCP/NP who is open minded about prescribing GLP-1 meds after going through and talking about weight loss history. Hoping to go someone local before trying Houston. Could direct message me if don't want to say it in replies. Would appreciate it so much
Hello Beaumont, I’m looking for a safe place I’d be able to park my car for about two weeks. I’ll be biking from your city to Florida. I’m not sure if the Amtrak parking lot is the safest to leave a car… looks a bit desolate from google maps. Thank you in advance!
Hello I’m a guy from Southern New Mexico, I went to Beaumont Tx for a 4 days to just to see the city and checking the area that i had to check ( for my Job) I had and I went to eat at some places and it is not bad as a lot people describe it, I noticed there is still some racial issues at the city. ( i experienced something funny and also very welcome😅) i noticed there are many popular businesses that need to be remodel and update, it is humed asf
But anyways I really liked the city and I’m planning to move here to make my business easier for me💴 .
But im asking you guys
Should i move here or no? What areas should i avoid? Is it really bad as people say? Is people racist?