Female on video is located
"Person of interest" in double homicide
2008-08-06 21:16:12.0
Staff report
Just before noon today, Beaumont detectives located the female shown in the surveillance video related to the recently reported double homicide. Full Story

Orange fire battled
2008-08-06 21:01:14.0
Staff report
Orange Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire Aug. 5 Full Story

UPDATE: Police seek this vehicle
Triple shooting, double homicide
2008-08-06 11:01:22.0
Staff report
A triple shooting on Beaumont’s north side left two brothers dead and a third man in serious but stable condition at a local hospital. Police are seeking this vehicle, described as an older model Silver Cadillac 4 door. Full Story

J.W. Gore

Hardin County child electrocuted
Frayed extension cords may be at fault
2008-08-06 10:52:36.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
A family still struggling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Rita suffered another tragedy this past weekend – the untimely death of 11-year-old Jerry Wayne Gore III, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Full Story

Hardin County Music Fest
Toe-tapping fun Sept. 26-27
2008-08-06 10:35:36.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
The second annual Hardin County Music Fest, set to kick off Friday, Sept. 26, will feature everything from local and nationally known performers to a 4x4 off-road show. Full Story

Lumberton Chamber to “Jazz It Up”
Annual banquet steps into action Sept. 15
2008-08-06 10:29:48.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
Several VIPS will be on hand during the 28th annual Lumberton Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Monday, Sept. 15 at the high school. That’s because highlighting the occasion will be the introduction of this year’s citizen and business of the year. Full Story

Triple Shooting, Double Homicide
Investigators seek woman in video
2008-08-06 10:06:01.0
Staff report
A triple shooting on Beaumont’s north side left two brothers dead and a third man in serious but stable condition at a local hospital. Beaumont residents Kelly Evans, 25, and Gerald Evans, 27, both died. Kelly Evans was killed on his birthday. Full Story

Beaumont update
2008-08-05 17:04:37.0
Jennifer Johnson, Staff Writer
Beaumont officials are anticipating a speedy return to normalcy after the storm dies down. Full Story

Sour Lake storm update
Power, cable, Internet outages reported
2008-08-05 13:52:19.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
Nicole Pricer and her 3-year-old son Trenton Henson, view the damage resulting from a large tree that toppled at the corners of South Ann and Elm Streets in Sour Lake. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Full Story

Photo: Jerry Jordan

Rainbow Bridge now open
DPS reports traffic is flowing
2008-08-05 13:31:54.0
Staff report
The Rainbow Bridge and Veteran's Memorial Bridge that link Port Arthur and Bridge City have been reopened, according to Trooper Stephanie Davis, spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Full Story

Watch out for downed power lines
Officials say stay off the streets if possible
2008-08-05 13:05:15.0
Staff report
Orange County Emergency Management officials are encouraging citizens to stay at home and off the streets if possible. If you do have to get out and drive, make sure to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination. Full Story

The 11:40 a.m. satellite image from the National Weather Service showing Tropical Storm Edouard.

Tropical Storm Edouard still affecting Texas Gulf Coast
2008-08-05 12:39:08.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
The backside of Tropical Storm Edouard is now affecting Orange County and moving onshore, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Full Story

Some bridges now open
MLK Bridge to Pleasure Island, Sabine Pass bridge
2008-08-05 12:33:39.0
Staff report
The Port Arthur Police Department reported that at 10:30 a.m., the Intra-coastal Canal Waterway Bridge on Highway 87 to Sabine Pass and the Highway 82 Martin Luther King Bridge to Pleasure Island are now open to motor vehicle traffic. Full Story

Radar at 9:45 a.m.

IT’S NOT OVER YET
Expect more strong winds and rain, some flooding
2008-08-05 11:16:21.0
Staff report
Hours after Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall at Sabine Pass, gusting winds and intermittent rain continues to hit Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The National Weather Service warns of possible flooding. Full Story

Clean-up underway
Gusty wind and rain continues
2008-08-05 10:57:25.0
James Shannon, Staff Writer
Repair crews from Entergy and the City of Beaumont are on the scene of multiple incidents at mid-morning, working to clear streets and power lines of debris. Full Story

Orange County seeing little damage
2008-08-05 10:29:44.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Reports from Orange County indicate very little damage and sporadic power outages. Full Story

Entergy map showing power outages in Southeast Texas.

Entergy reports power outages
24,000 customers without electricity
2008-08-05 09:41:36.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Entergy is reporting a growing number of power outages in the Southeast Texas region. Full Story

Hardin County welcomes drought relief
2008-08-05 09:11:18.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
Hardin County officials welcoming rain from Tropical Storm Edouard and are reporting no major damage at this time. Full Story

Alicia Guilbeau and Craig Fischer play in the water near Sabine Pass as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall. Photo by Jerry Jordan

Tropical Storm Edouard causes little damage, so far
2008-08-05 08:50:20.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Residents trying to leave area via bridge turned away by police, Department of Public Safety. Full Story

Four-way stop at Sabine Pass looking toward Port Arthur. Photo by Jerry Jordan

Tropical Storm Edouard hits Southeast Texas
Intracoastal Waterway Bridge closed
2008-08-05 07:28:04.0
Jerry Jordn, News Editor
Several neighborhoods in Port Arthur without power. Full Story

Tropical Strm Edouard takes aim for Southeast Texas.

4:45 a.m. UPDATE! Take shelter, Strong Tropical Storm Edouard bearing down on Southeast Texas
2008-08-05 05:58:06.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
A strong Tropical Storm Edouard is making a beeline for Southeast Texas and residents are advised to take shelter from the storm. Winds now 65 mph. Full Story

Midnight UPDATE! Storm headed to Sabine Pass, high winds by morning
2008-08-05 01:01:23.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Meteorolgists monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard for continued strengthening. Landfall projected for midday Tuesday but high winds will be felt throughout the morning. Full Story

Infrared radar image of Tropical Storm Edouard as of 10 p.m. on Monday.

10 p.m. UPDATE! Tropical Storm Edouard gaining strength, targeting High Island
2008-08-04 23:10:40.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Tropical Storm Edouard is targeting High Island, which puts Southeast Texas closer to the eye of the storm. Full Story

Rainbow Bridge to close
2008-08-04 22:54:00.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas Jefferson County Emergency Management officials are taking action. Full Story

Billy Caraway, Hardin County Judge

Hardin County eyes Tropical Storm Edouard
2008-08-04 22:00:15.0
Sonya Campbell, Staff Writer
Business as usual in Hardin County unless weather gets too bad. Full Story

Projected path of Tropical Storm Edouard

7:30 p.m. UPDATE! Edouard acting erratically, maintains strength
Landfall midday Tuesday
2008-08-04 20:30:35.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Tropical Storm Edouard is continuing on its westward trek across the upper Gulf of Mexico. Full Story

Lamar closures
2008-08-04 19:39:25.0
Jennifer Johnson, Staff Writer
Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology cancelled classes scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 5 releasing the following statement to all concerned parties. Full Story

PA mayor advises Sabine Pass evacuation
2008-08-04 19:31:18.0
Jennifer Johnson, Staff Writer
SABINE PASS - In a release from the desk of Port Arthur Mayor Deloris Prince, some local residents are recommended to “bug out.” It read: Full Story

Orange County readies for the storm
2008-08-04 19:21:07.0
Jennifer Johnson, Staff Writer
Residents prepare for heavy rains, possible hurricane Full Story

Tropical Storm Edouard Infrared radar image from National Hurricane Center.

4:30 p.m. UPDATE! Tropical Storm Edouard 200 miles from Galveston
Storm will make landfall on Tuesday
2008-08-04 17:35:42.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Tropical Storm Edouard headed for the upper Texas coastline. Full Story

Texas battens down the hatches
Gov. Perry’s disaster declaration, other cancellations announced
2008-08-04 16:55:15.0
James Shannon, Staff Writer
Official pronouncements continue at a rapid pace as preparation for tomorrow’s anticipated landfall of Tropical Storm Edouard continues. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge. Full Story

Latest radar imagery of Tropical Storm Edouard from the National Hurricane Center.

1 p.m. UPDATE! Tropical Storm Edouard continues moving towards Southeast Texas
Storm expected to strengthen and make landfall on Tuesday
2008-08-04 14:04:32.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
Tropical Storm Edouard is churning through the Gulf of Mexico and headed for the upper Texas coast. Full Story

Computer models showing Tropical Storm Edouard's projected path.

UPDATE! Tropical Storm Edouard gaining speed, intensity
Storm should make landfall Tuesday
2008-08-04 07:32:37.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts that Edouard will make landfall between Port O'Connor and Lake Charles. Full Story

Storm prompts official reminders
Southeast Texas Emergency Management says “Get ready”
2008-08-03 21:07:45.0
Staff report
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Edouard, Southeast Texas Emergency Management has issued the following citizen reminders: “Flash Flood Safety Tips” and the “Before a Hurricane Strikes” check-list. Full Story

Tropical Storm Edouard forecast track

UPDATE! Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf
Storm off coast of Louisiana bearing down on Southeast Texas
2008-08-03 16:51:52.0
Jerry Jordan, News Editor
The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts Tropical Storm Edouard will impact Southeast Texas on Monday. Jefferson County Emergency Management Coordinator says to prepare for storm impact Monday night through Tuesday morning. Full Story