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Jason Kurt Owens, 34

Jason Kurt Owens, 34

Retired soldier charged for revenge porn

Scott McLendon
Monday, March 22, 2021
A local retired Army veteran accused of sending revenge porn had his case delayed March 22 so his lawyer could mull options with the prosecution, such as holding the proceedings in veterans court.
Price

Price

Price no longer Lamar University men’s basketball coach

News Staff
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Tic Price will not return as Lamar University head men’s basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Marco Born Sunday afternoon. The move comes following a season that saw the Cardinals go 10-18 (.357) overall and finish sixth in the conference tournament.
CDC

CDC

CDC provides guidelines for vaccinated people

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines earlier this month for what fully vaccinated people can safely do. From the release: COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick.
A CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth worker receives the COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 2020

A CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth worker receives the COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 2020

Vaccine options for Southeast Texans

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
Southeast Texans have a host of options when it comes to vaccination sites, with more than half a dozen cities offering shots throughout the region.  Resident can sign up to receive their free shots at vaccine.beaumonttexas.
Prather

Prather

Prather to perform May 15 at Jefferson Theatre

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Comedian Chad Prather will perform his "Unapologetic Tour" at the Jefferson Theatre on Saturday, May 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19.  Prather has a way with words.
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PAPD searches for armed car thieves

News Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021
At approximately 4:30 a.m., the Port Arthur Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a person being shot in the 3800 block of Chevy Chase Lane, according to a news release. Officers found an man, who was approximately 40 years old, with at least one gunshot wound.
Orange County residents over 65 are eligible for free and immediate COVID-19 vaccinations.

Orange County residents over 65 are eligible for free and immediate COVID-19 vaccinations.

Mobile site to vaccinate Orange County seniors without pre-registration

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, March 12, 2021
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) will hold a mobile vaccination site on Saturday, March 13, at the Orange County Convention...
Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

SETERF receives $200K to distribute for winter recovery

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, March 12, 2021
Aramco Americas and Motiva Enterprises, part of Saudi Aramco’s global network of companies, announced a $200,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) on March 12 in support of winter storm recovery efforts in Jefferson County. “Most of our 2,500 U.S.
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