From a City of Beaumont news release: We're excited to announce Chris Boone has been selected by City Council as the Interim City Manager, effective March 31, 2022.Feb 8, 2022
Mayor Robin Mouton – City of Beaumont, Texas.Feb 11, 2022
Noah TevisPort of Beaumont, Texas, with refineries (background) and the Jefferson County Courthouse (brick building at centre, right). In 1824 Noah Tevis founded the settlement of Tevis Bluff; in 1835 he sold 50 acres (20 hectares) of land for a town site to Henry Millard, who supposedly named it Beaumont for his wife's family.
BoomtownBoomtown is Beaumont's nickname, dating back to when the major oil field was discovered at Spindletop.
History of Beaumont, TX Beaumont got its big start more than 100 years ago. It was named after Mary Dewburleigh Barlace Warren Beaumont, the wife of businessman Henry Millard. Beaumont officially became a town on December 16, 1838, and was a center for cattle raisers and farmers in its early years.
English (of Norman origin) and French: habitational name from any of the five places in Normandy or several others elsewhere in France so named. The place name comes from Old French beu, bel 'fair', 'lovely' + mont 'hill'.
The technology, industry and commerce that followed the petroleum bonanza grew and diversified until today. With the oil discovery came the nation's industrial age and 600 oil companies. Today, Beaumont is the region's largest city, a cultural crossroads rich in history, art and culture.Jun 1, 2017
Overall, Beaumont has a major risk of flooding over the next 30 years, which means flooding is likely to impact day to day life within the community.
Beaumont Demographics Black or African American: 46.88% White: 45.97% Asian: 3.18% Other race: 2.21%
Is Beaumont, TX a safe place to live? According to CrimeGrade.org, Beaumont is listed in the 1st percentile for safety and crime. This rating means that 99% of cities nationwide are safer than Beaumont. The city's overall crime score is an F.Jan 26, 2022