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Orange County jury service rescheduled due to inclement weather

Orange County officials advise that due to impending inclement weather expected this weekend, jury service has been rescheduled to ensure the safety of all participants. All affected jurors are now instructed to report for jury service on Tuesday, January 27 at 8:45 a.m.

Jefferson County Emergency Management Coordinator shares weekend weather update

Attached below is a weather update for the weekend from Jefferson County Emergency Management Coordinator, Robert Grimm. Good morning.A very tricky forecast this weekend which will essentially become "nowcasting" as radar and surface observations will become more important this weekend.

Music Friendly Advisory Committee establishes Community Impact Award; honors Courts

The city of Vidor Music Friendly Advisory Committee awarded it's inaugural Community Impact Award to Detective Jeffrey Courts of the Vidor Police Department Jan. 22.

Water Turn Off Notification for Beaumont

Upon request, the City of Beaumont will turn off your water meter due to the upcoming freezing temperatures, starting Friday, January 23.To shut your water off, call 3-1-1. Please be advised, your water will remain off through Monday, January 26th.

R&B Swing Bridge Closed for Inclement Weather

Orange County Road and Bridge officials are advising the public that the East Roundbunch swing bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, due to forecasted inclement weather and will reopen Wednesday, January 28.

Calvin Walker to appear in court Jan. 23

As part of Jefferson County Judge John Sevens’ probation review docket Friday, Jan. 23, former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker is set to appear and answer questions as to what progress has been made toward payment of restitution owed to the school district.

Illegal alien sentenced for gun trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

An illegal alien has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs, announced.Abigael Colin Saldana, 28, pleaded guilty to trafficking firearms and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S.

Neches Federal Credit Union announces leadership promotions

Jason Landry, President/CEO of Neches Federal Credit Union, announced multiple leadership promotions across the credit union.  “We are very pleased to make this announcement.

Water Turn Off Notification for Nederland

The City of Nederland will be available to turn off customers’ water due to the upcoming weather conditions. If you would like your water to be shut off, please call (409) 723-1512 before 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23. If it is after hours, please call (409) 723-1540.

TxDOT BMT District Prepares for Winter Weather

On Thursday morning, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)Beaumont District began pre-treating roadways and bridges in preparation for the forecastedwinter storm, according to a news release.