The Five I’s
KBMT 12 is the ABC affiliate in Beaumont . It is considered by most in the area second tier, following KFDM.
This is the first time I’ve actually checked out the website. Grew up a channel 6 kid. The set-up on the main page is visually simple. But everything is fairly easy to find. There is a good selection of top headlines, featuring video links from when the story broadcast on-air.
There is a poll, asking about letting Jehovahs Witness relief workers have temporary housing in Beaumont. Not sure I want to know the story behind this.
A stand-out for the site is the YouNews page, where locals can submit their take on the happenings of the region. There are several featuring the snowfall a couple months back. This being an extremely rare event, many people wanted to share how exciting it was for them. However, there are also people that think everyone wants to see their rooster. What the hell..
Another good feature is the archive of special segments, such as Athelete of the Week, or Ask the Nurse. The athelete section is great for mothers who want to gloat to co-workers and friends that their child is far superior. And the Nurse section is great for the elderly. Seriously, I don’t think anyone else actually calls in on this type of thing.
Again, the site is simple but easy to navigate. There is plenty of ways to get involved, and for a small-town gig these guys know what they are doing. Almost makes me wonder if I should have checked them out sooner.
