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Beaumont swears in new city council members at Tuesday ceremony During the ceremony, W. L. Pate received a standing ovation for his service after current Mayor Becky Ames took the time out to thank him. Author: KBMT (12NewsNow) Updated: 9:50 PM CDT May 11, 2021 BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont's newly elected city council members were welcomed into their leadership roles on Tuesday during a swearing-in ceremony. A.J. Turner and Chris Durio won the seats that W.L. Pate and Robin Mouton vacated to run for mayor of Beaumont. Tuesday was a busy day at city hall. Ward T...

Ward I councilmember Taylor Neild did not face any challengers and will hold on to his council seat.  The new and old faces on the council means there will be no female representation on the city council.  Robin Mouton was the lone female on the council. She vacated her seat to run for mayor, making it to the June runoff against businessman Roy West.  With Beaumont mayor Becky Ames not seeking re-election, the city could be governed by all men if West wins the mayoral runoff next month.  Credit: KBMT The date for the June runoff election has not yet been set. It will likely be held in mid...

Beaumont looking to wheel in new attraction FacebookTwitterEmail The Beaumont Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, in partnership with the city of Beaumont, is looking into a program to put 24 bicycles in downtown Beaumont to make it easier for visitors and residents to see all the city’s attractions.Photo courtesy of the Beaumont CVB We’ve all been there — looking longingly at pictures of people outside during the summer and actually enjoying it while we’re inside sheltering from another Southeast Texas scorcher. But the Beaumont Convention and Visitor’s Bureau thinks it might have a...

Beaumont Council schedules evening meetings FacebookTwitterEmail Mike Getz listens as Taylor Nield addresses fellow councilmen as they discuss the future of Beaumont's Confederate statue at Beaumont's weekly city council meeting Tuesday. Photo taken Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Kim Brent/The EnterpriseKim Brent / The Enterprise Mark your calendars, Beaumont residents, because the City Council has scheduled four times next year to hear your concerns during a meeting outside general business hours. Calling upon experience from previous initiatives to host evening meetings that did not see as much par...