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Beaumont Texas Media Alert

Beaumont Texas Media Alert

Interview with interim Beaumont City Manager to occur Feb. 8

Tim Cohrs
Monday, February 7, 2022
Pending a decision by the Beaumont City Council, the Beaumont City Communications team will be conducting a live Facebook interview with the chosen Interim City Manager candidate immediately following the Feb. 8 City Council meeting, according to a City of Beaumont Media Alerte.
Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick speaks at the Regional Infusion Center Aug. 23

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick speaks at the Regional Infusion Center Aug. 23

SETX infusion center temporarily closed

Tim Cohrs
Monday, February 7, 2022
The Southeast Texas Infusion Center will be closed temporarily until the center receives another allocation of the monoclonal infusion therapy, Sotrovomab, according to Jefferson County Judge, Jeff Branick.  Branick anticipates another shipment Thursday morning, Feb.
The crash occurred at the 3000 block of Magnolia street Saturday.

The crash occurred at the 3000 block of Magnolia street Saturday.

BPD releases name of teen killed in motorcycle crash

Tim Cohrs
Monday, February 7, 2022
The Beaumont Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a 15-year old Saturday. According to a report by BPD, officers responded to a crash Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. involving a 2019 Honda CB300R and a 2012 Cadillac.
City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont

Beaumont Feb. 4 COVID-19 update

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
The City of Beaumont released their COVID-19 daily report Feb. 4, outlining case numbers and vaccination rates in the area.  As of Feb. 4, there are 82 new COVID-19 cases in the Beaumont area, with 77 new cases in Beaumont, two in China and Fannett, and one in Hamshire, according to the report.
SSI vs Social Security

SSI vs Social Security

Opinion: SSI is not Social Security

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
If I had a million dollars, I’d buy commercial time at the upcoming Super Bowl and run an ad that says, in big bold letters, “SSI is not Social Security.” I have written dozens of past columns about this topic. But I’ve just got to do so again.
LC-M golfers Cassie Grizzaffi, Montana DiLeo and Isabella Ihle

LC-M golfers Cassie Grizzaffi, Montana DiLeo and Isabella Ihle

Sports Shorts: Week of Feb. 3

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Golf The Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) released its schedule for the upcoming 2022 season beginning March 14 at the Beaumont Country Club and finishes July 18 in Orange at Sunset Grove Country Club.
Davis

Davis

Cake knife-wielding, shopper-assaulting attorney released

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
A Houston attorney accused of attacking HEB shoppers  – and a public servant – with a cake knife in 2020 was released from the Jefferson County Jail after a bond reduction Jan. 31. According to a probable cause affidavit penned by Beaumont Police Department (BPD) Officer T.
With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

Cold temps bring house fire threat

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
As a potential winter storm is expected to impact Texas in the coming days, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is urging families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires as the temperatures drop in our areas.
A Buckner Senior Living Community resident opening a valentine.

A Buckner Senior Living Community resident opening a valentine.

Showing love for Valentine’s

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
All six Buckner senior living community locations across Texas are now accepting letters and cards for Valentine’s Day to bring hope and joy to senior adults and senior living employees.
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