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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.
City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont

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.
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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

Calvin Walker

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.
Southeast Texas Alerting Network

Southeast Texas Alerting Network

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.
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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.