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Jefferson County has confirmed 924 cases in a week

Jefferson County has confirmed 924 cases in a week

Beaumont confirms 159 new COVID cases

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
At least 159 Beaumont-area residents tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 10, according to data from the city's public health department, while Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) data shows that Jefferson County has confirmed 924 cases in the past week.
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Symphony announces 2021-22 season

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The Symphony of Southeast Texas has announced details for their upcoming 2021-22 season, “Playing it Forward,” with the incomparable Maestro Chelsea Tipton II leading the orchestra in a wonderful array of favorites, with some new pieces sure to be future classics at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class John Bellino | 210806-N-PC065-2144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2021) Capt. Eric Kellum, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Arlington’s flight deck, Aug. 6, 2021. Kellum relieved Capt. Chris “Chowdah” Hill as the commanding officer of Arlington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Bellino)

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class John Bellino | 210806-N-PC065-2144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2021) Capt. Eric Kellum, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Arlington’s flight deck, Aug. 6, 2021. Kellum relieved Capt. Chris “Chowdah” Hill as the commanding officer of Arlington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Bellino)

Beaumont native 'humbled' to helm USS Arlington

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A Beaumont native took command of the USS Arlington Aug. 6 in a ceremony at sea, according to a news release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. Capt. Eric S. Kellum relieved Capt.
Luis Torres' name appeared on the Jefferson County inmate roster Aug. 9

Luis Torres' name appeared on the Jefferson County inmate roster Aug. 9

Judge denies bond reduction for teen accused in fatal BPD crash

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 9, 2021
Exactly one year after allegedly causing the head-on collision that killed a 23-year-old Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officer, a Port Arthur teen heard a judge deny a motion to reduce his $750,000 bond in an Aug. 9 hearing.
Free COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local pharmacies and medical facilities

Free COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local pharmacies and medical facilities

Pentagon takes step toward compulsory COVID vaccinations

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 9, 2021
The Pentagon's top official took a step toward mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for U.S. military personnel, according to an Aug. 9 memo penned by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to "the Force.
Going virtual

Going virtual

Going virtual

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 9, 2021
“As a result of the increase in the number of COVID cases,” the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced Aug. 9, the Jefferson County “State of the County” is moving to an all-virtual platform, “for the sake of safety.” The event is set to take place Aug. 12 from 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hospital admission surges

Hospital admission surges

COVID update

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 9, 2021
Texas Medical Center issued a COVID-19 Data Update on Monday, Aug. 9, that reveals upwards of 2,000 persons a day are seeking out vaccine administration at the center’s facilities.
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Stabbing suspect sought

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 9, 2021
At about 10:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to the 900 block of Main Avenue in reference to a stabbing.  According to a PAPD news release, officers located a black woman suffering from a single stab wound to the hand.
CHRISTUS has closed to visitors amid a surge in local COVID-19 cases

CHRISTUS has closed to visitors amid a surge in local COVID-19 cases

CHRISTUS closes to visitors, citing COVID surge

Scott McLendon
Monday, August 9, 2021
CHRISTUS facilities throughout Southeast Texas have closed their doors to visitors, with two exceptions, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the area, according to an Aug. 8 news release.
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