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PAISD enacts mask mandate beginning Monday, Aug. 23.

PAISD enacts mask mandate beginning Monday, Aug. 23.

Port Arthur schools to require masks

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, August 20, 2021
In a message from Port Arthur ISD (PAISD) Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie issued on Friday, Aug. 20, all staff, students and visitors will be required to wear masks when at any of the district’s campuses or buildings beginning Monday, Aug. 23.
Crabbing 101

Crabbing 101

Crab catching class

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, August 20, 2021
Saturday, Aug. 21, the Sea Rim State Park will serve as the host location for “Sea Rim Crabbing 101.” Learn the basics to catching crab, while having family fun and planning for dinner! Participants must supply their own chairs and sunscreen, but bait will be provided by the event organizer.
DOJ seal

DOJ seal

Operation Catatumbo Lightning nabs Columbian cartel criminals

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Two alleged members of one of the most serious transnational criminal organizations will make their initial appearances in U.S. federal court on charges of narco-terrorism and distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local medical facilities

COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local medical facilities

CDC recommends third COVID booster

Scott McLendon
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Aug. 18, public health and medical experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the following statement on the Administration’s plan for COVID-19 booster shots for the American people.
Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott

Gov. Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner Aug. 17 issued a statement after Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19:  "Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Governor has been testing daily, and today was the first positive test result.
A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants by catalyzing a redox reaction.

A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants by catalyzing a redox reaction.

Catalytic converter caper caught

(not verified)
Monday, August 16, 2021
Sunday, Aug. 15, officers with the Port Arthur Police Department arrested an individual they claim is responsible for multiple thefts involving catalytic converters.
Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals. Interested residents can make appointments by calling Baptist Hospital, Beaumont EMS, the Beaumont Public Health Department, as well as at major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Sam’s Club or HEB.

Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals. Interested residents can make appointments by calling Baptist Hospital, Beaumont EMS, the Beaumont Public Health Department, as well as at major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Sam’s Club or HEB.

Beaumont confirms nearly 200 new COVID-19 cases

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 16, 2021
The Beaumont Public Health Department confirmed 195 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in its daily update Aug. 16. Jefferson County has confirmed 866 new cases over the past week, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Fatal auto/pedestrian wreck are on the rise in Texas

Fatal auto/pedestrian wreck are on the rise in Texas

Fatal pedestrian wrecks rise statewide

Scott McLendon
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Two days after local police confirmed the death of a construction worker who was struck on Eastex Freeway, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) released data revealing a rise in crashes of that ilk.
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