BEAUMONT, Texas — City officials are hoping that new technology will help Beaumont drivers avoid an annoying and sometimes expensive problem while on the road. Potholes are something that every driver tries to avoid. However, despite their best efforts, drivers still sometimes hit the many potholes in the area. City leaders believe a new interactive map will diminish this problem for drivers in Beaumont. The map shows drivers were repairs and have been and need to be made. The map is made by citizens reporting potholes to the city.