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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $75,000 vote could speed Beaumont's storm debris cleanup
  • Why Beaumont residents pushed back on cutting council pay to zero
  • What changes are coming to Beaumont's Water Department customer service?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beaumont City Council to vote Tuesday on $75,000 plan to speed up Tropical Storm Edouard debris cleanup (12newsnow.com) — Beaumont residents may see storm debris cleared faster if City Council approves up to $75,000 on Tuesday for extra trucks and drivers. The money would come from the Solid Waste Fund, and residents can speak at the 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 meeting at City Hall or contact their council member beforehand about lingering Edouard debris.
   

2. Council pay elimination rejected as speakers point to bigger budget issues (beaumontenterprise.com) — Beaumont residents recently urged City Council to reject eliminating council pay, arguing the $128,000 savings would barely dent the city's budget deficit or fix deeper structural issues. Speakers instead pressed leaders to confront major expenses, consider realistic revenue options, and protect representation for low-income neighborhoods as they work toward a balanced budget.
   

3. Councilman hopes Beaumont Water Department changes, proposals improve customer service (kfdm.com) — Beaumont water customers could soon see improved service as Councilman Cory Crenshaw's proposals on Water Department policies are expected on the October 6 City Council agenda, alongside key hires despite a hiring freeze. City leaders emphasize that long-standing technical issues, not front-line staff, drive most billing frustrations and ask residents to show patience while improvements are implemented.
   

4. PVF Roundtable Has Full Fall Ahead (phcppros.com) — An industry networking social for pipe, valve, and fitting professionals is set for October 1 in Beaumont, giving local workers a nearby chance to connect with colleagues and potential partners. Additional PVF Roundtable events will follow across Texas through December, but this week's Beaumont gathering is the most convenient opportunity for area residents to plug into the organization.
   

5. Beaumont man pleads guilty to murder in 2023 Babe Zaharias Park shooting, faces 5 to 50 years in prison (12newsnow.com) — A Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2023 shooting at Babe Zaharias Park that killed 24-year-old Atrail Blaine Vallian of Beaumont. His plea limits punishment to 5–50 years in prison, with a judge ordering a pre-sentencing report and setting punishment for four weeks from now after extensive police work led to his arrest.
   

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    11 "Mrs. Thing bitterly resented anything that brought my client even a modicum of joy, Your Honor," Garcia said, his voice full of righteous fury. … (Nextdoor Barrington Heights)
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  • Beaumont Independent School District posted a job opening for Food Service Manager- 2026-27 SY in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaumont here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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