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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 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

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

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

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.
Convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition

Convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition

PA felon guilty of federal firearms violations

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Aug. 2. Jesus Antonio Ceja, 30, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm today before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals.

Free vaccination appointments are available at a number of local pharmacies, health clinics and hospitals.

Beaumont confirms 118 new COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021
At least 118 Beaumont-area residents tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 2, according to Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton’s daily update. That number includes 81 Beaumont residents, as well as two from Nome, two from Hamshire and one from Cheek.
BPD plans to honor Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell

BPD plans to honor Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell

BPD plans balloon release for fallen officer

News Staff
Monday, August 2, 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.
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