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Orange County recommends voluntary evacuation for Lakeview, other low-lying areas.

Orange County recommends voluntary evacuation for Lakeview, other low-lying areas.

Orange County recommends voluntary evacuation of Lakeview area

Orange County officials monitoring the flood levels on both the east and west sides of Orange County in the low-lying areas are currently recommending a voluntary evacuation for the Lakeview area outside Vidor city limits, including Four Oaks Ranch Road, Loving Acres, Connolly Road and all other...
A Coast Guardsman looks out of a helicopter during search and rescue missions following Hurricane Harvey around Beaumont, Aug. 30, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles.

A Coast Guardsman looks out of a helicopter during search and rescue missions following Hurricane Harvey around Beaumont, Aug. 30, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles.

TWIA readies for hurricane season

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors met May 18 and approved the renewal of a line of credit to allow for quickly paying claims in the event of a catastrophic storm impacting the Texas coast this year.
NPD

NPD

Nederland Police ACTIVITY REPORT

  NEDERLAND WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT 05/10/2021 – 05/16/2021 Monday, May 10: A complainant reported to Officer Collins criminal mischief in the 100 block of Gary. A complainant reported to Officer Halfin injury to a child in the 3200 block of Parkway Drive.
Flooding noted by JCSO at Gator Country in Jefferson County, Texas

Flooding noted by JCSO at Gator Country in Jefferson County, Texas

County braces for inclement weather

Jefferson County is anticipating heavy rainfall today through Thursday, according to spokesperson Allison Nathan Getz. Residents are encouraged to be cautious when traveling and advised to remember: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Additionally, residents are urged to use the site iSTAT, https://damage.
JCSO officers work to save stranded residents May 17

JCSO officers work to save stranded residents May 17

JCSO works to save stranded residents

Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office have been conducting search-and-rescue missions May 17 throughout the county.  Deputies are still out in the Green Acres area on Hwy 124 assisting a few citizens out of their homes and getting them to safety.
Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil CU names new COO

Lisa Miller has been named Chief Operating Officer at Mobiloil Credit Union. Miller, a 20-year industry veteran who has spent the last 11 years at Mobiloil, previously served in various roles with her most recent as Senior Vice President of Branches.