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Mandatory evacuation

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Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all of Jefferson County beginning at 6:30 AM Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, due to the projected impact of Hurricane Laura

BISD closes

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“Tropical storms Marco and Laura are predicted to impact the Beaumont area with high winds and potential flooding beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

County braces for disaster

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Citing concerns of “eminent threat of suffering widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has declared a state of emergency for the area

Seniors targeted in expensive scams

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New data shows 80% of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes is from consumers over 65, according to a Better Business Bureau (BBB) report shared by BBB Southeast Texas Pr