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Brewing tropical system in Caribbean may take aim at US Gulf Coast

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
A tropical wave sweeping through the Caribbean Sea has a high likelihood of becoming a named system as it tracks into the Gulf of Mexico late this week and into the weekend. Parts of the Yucatan Peninsula that were hit by Hurricane Grace may again see impacts from this new tropical threat.
Funds available for LU students

Funds available for LU students

Funds for students at LU

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education has released guidelines for Lamar University to distribute $11.5 million in emergency grants to eligible students during the 2021-22 academic year.
Eastern District of Texas DOJ seal

Eastern District of Texas DOJ seal

PA man sentenced to federal prison

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
A Port Arthur man was sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Aug. 24.
Kelly High names interim principal

Kelly High names interim principal

Msgr. Kelly High School announces interim principal

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School announced today, August 24, that Mr. Laurence Williams has been named the interim principal of the school. Williams joined Kelly High School in 2018 and has been serving the school as the assistant principal and the dean of students, according to the school.
Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health names new CEO

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
After a nationwide search, the Legacy Community Health “Legacy” Board of Directors announced the hiring of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. as their new CEO, according to an Aug. 24 press release. He will replace Katy Caldwell, who is retiring after successfully leading Legacy for over 25 years.
Emergency care

Emergency care

Three ERs to close amid ‘COVID-19 surge’

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 23, 2021
“Due to the continued COVID-19 surge and its ongoing impact to our system’s operations, Memorial Hermann is closing the 24-Hour Emergency Rooms inside the following Convenient Care Centers effective today, Aug. 23, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Beaumont ISD back to school 2021

Beaumont ISD back to school 2021

Beaumont ISD to invoke mask rule

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 23, 2021
“What has changed from Thursday until today… more and more cases are erupting in our buildings,” Beaumont ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen said Monday, Aug. 23, asking the Board of Trustees to invoke a mask mandate district-wide. King Middle School is already closed through Friday, Aug.
Monday, Aug. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, Aug. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 23, 2021
Monday, Aug. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine.
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