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

Pentagon takes step toward compulsory COVID vaccinations

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

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

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 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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Distracted driving kills

News Staff

Friday, August 6, 2021

In 2020, nearly one in five crashes on Texas roads were caused by a distracted driver in which 367 people died and 2,205 were seriously injured, according to data reported be the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO).

BPD officers honor those who died on duty

BPD balloon release to honor fallen officer

News Staff

Friday, August 6, 2021

To honor an on-duty officer who was fatally struck by an alleged drunk driver, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) announced a balloon release for 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 in the Calvary Beaumont parking lot on Dowlen Road.

Torres is set to appear before Judge John Stevens Aug. 9

Teen accused in fatal BPD crash set for court

Scott McLendon

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Monday Aug. 9, a court hearing is set for the 19-year-old accused of driving his Mustang the wrong way before causing a fatal head-on collision with a Beaumont Police Department (BPD) vehicle.

Hurricane Ike damage on the Bolivar Peninsula

TWIA seeking rate increase

Jennifer Johnson

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors voted Aug. 3 to direct staff to file a rate increase of 5% for residential and commercial policies in its required annual filing with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). The filing must be made by Aug.

Public health officials urge Beaumont residents to get vaccinated and wear a mask in public spaces

Beaumont confirms 146 new COVID-19 cases

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

At least 146 Beaumont-area residents tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 3, according to Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton’s daily update. That number includes 132 Beaumont residents, as well as two from China, four from Nome, two from Hamshire, five from Fannett and one from Bevil Oaks.

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