Kaitlin Bain

Beaumont

Editor @BmtEnterprise. Once a local gov. reporter, always a local gov. reporter. Formerly @Yakima_Herald @texastech Opinions are mine. She/Her

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Sound off: What's your favorite Southeast Texas summer tradition?

6 days ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

“Downtown Beaumont was a swirl of railroads at one time, and I love learning about them and sometimes am surprised at what I learn.”
Column: Enterprise launches traffic alerts for I-10, U.S. 69 commuters

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

When the Texas Department of Transportation started its major construction on Interstate 10 and U.S. 69, I initially tried to find a better route to work. But there’s a reason we use the interstate – it’s frequently the fastest and most direct route from Point A to Point B. And when I’ve only been awake for a few hours and am headed to spend my day working, I’m less than excited about the scenic route. Article continues below this adI know I’m far from the only one with this dilemma.
Today's Question: How were you impacted by yesterday's rain?

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

Texas festival will be serving food from all across Asia at the end of June.
SWAT standoff closes Beaumont apartment complex, police urge shelter

1 week ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

Police have closed the 5000 block of Folsom Drive amidst a SWAT standoff at a Beaumont apartment complex. Officers have been at the Regency Apartments, 5550 Folsom Dr., since at least 7 a.m. after an individual barricaded themselves inside an apartment in the complex, according to Beaumont police spokesperson Haley Morrow. Article continues below this adPolice have not given any details about the individual of how the standoff begin.
Newton County deputies pursue motorcycle, make multiple arrests

2 weeks ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

This report comes from Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard:Motorcycle Pursuit:Article continues below this adAt 6:43 p.m. June 2 Havard attempted to stop a blue and white Suzuki GSXR 1000 for multiple traffic violations in the Bleakwood community. The operator failed to stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit. As the pursuit continued northbound on Texas 87 at a high rate of speed, a Newton County Sheriff’s deputy and a Newton police officer joined to assist.
Newton County deputies handle swatting call, make arrests in separate

3 weeks ago | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

This report comes from Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard:Swatting Call Incident:Article continues below this adAt 11:25 p.m. May 26, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an individual stating he had shot his mother and father at an address in the Liberty community. While deputies were responding, the individual claimed he wanted to negotiate with Sheriff Colton Havard before surrendering. During negotiations, Havard noticed inconsistencies in the caller’s story.
Southeast Texas faces allergy season amid COVID and flu concerns

Mar 14, 2025 | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

As the pollen dotting vehicles and porches in Southeast Texas would suggest, allergy season is in full swing. Christus Family Medicine Specialist Dr. William Pickard said despite this winter’s snow that could have delayed allergy season, it’s been warm enough for flowers and trees to bloom and release their pollen. As a result, he’s already starting to see patients coming into his office complaining of allergy-related issues.
Fatal crash closes I-10 eastbound in Beaumont

Mar 9, 2025 | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

A multi-vehicle crash has shut down all lanes of Interstate 10 eastbound before Walden Road in Beaumont. Beaumont police spokesperson Haley Morrow said at least one fatality as a result of the crash has been reported. All I-10 eastbound, including the service roads, are shut down. Traffic is being diverted at Major Drive. This report will be updated.
Beaumont Enterprise digital subscribers grow 497% since 2019

Mar 2, 2025 | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

With a third month dawning and 2025 in full swing, I wanted to take some time to give all of you a Beaumont Enterprise progress update. Since 2019, together we’ve been through a petrochemical plant explosion, a global pandemic and subsequent shutdown. We’ve cheered for state football victories, and we’ve cried together as those hopes have been dashed, among dozens of other happenings.
Opinion: Beaumont is trying to gaslight residents with 'balanced budget' definit

Feb 2, 2025 | beaumontenterprise.com | Kaitlin Bain

I love budget stories. I think they’re at the core of what we do every day as journalists – tracking where your tax dollars go and how they’re spent. Article continues below this adSo, when the city of Beaumont added its own definition of a “balanced budget” to its fiscal year 2025 budget, I was intrigued. It didn’t take much reading, however, to determine that the definition is at odds with most definitions I can find elsewhere and how most of us at home budget.