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Couple sought for alleged Whataburger beat down

About a month after a vicious assault at a Beaumont eatery, police are looking for a couple that assaulted a 64-year-old man in a Whataburger drive-thru on Sunday, Jan. 17, at approximately 1 a.m.  According to Beaumont police, the assault began in the Whataburger drive-thru at 140 S. Dowlen.

Beaumont confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 23

Beaumont confirmed 15 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Feb. 23, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Jefferson County has confirmed 17,887 cases and 337 deaths as of Feb. 23.

Beaumont confirms 133 COVID-19 cases in a week

Beaumont confirmed 133 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths between Feb. 13 and 22, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Jefferson County has confirmed 17,862 cases and 335 deaths as of Feb. 22.

Beaumont lifts boil water notice

Beaumont lifted its boil water notice Sunday night, according to a news release.

DOJ warns residents of disaster frausters

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reminds the public that fraudsters soon follow disaster.

City addresses winter weather recovery

In a message to Beaumont residents, City Manager Kyle Hayes revealed the status of recovery efforts Feb. 19.  From the release: "The city has been pumping water out to the City throughout this winter event. As of this morning (Feb.

Motiva to distribute cases of bottled water to Port Arthur residents Friday

Motiva Enterprises will distribute more than 800 cases of bottled water to Port Arthur residents in need Friday beginning at noon.

Legacy announces clinic schedule

To promote the safety of patients and staff, Legacy Community Health clinics will remain closed until Monday, Feb. 22, due to the arctic freeze affecting our region, according to a news release. Telehealth appointments will continue on as connectivity allows.

UPDATE: Lamar University postpones football opener

Lamar University has postponed Saturday’s season-opening game against Northwestern State due to the impact of the recent winter storm that hit Beaumont and the surrounding area. The game, which was originally slated to kick off Saturday at 3 p.m., has been rescheduled for Saturday, Mar.

CHRISTUS announces clinic closures

In response to the continued wintry weather conditions, several clinics within the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System remained closed Thursday, Feb. 18, according to a news release. Patients with appointments will be contacted to reschedule.