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Beaumont water update

The City of Beaumont water system is pumping a much higher amount of water than normal right now but continues to have lower pressure than usual, according to information from the municipality.

Beaumont issues boil water notice

Due to a loss of system pressure as a result of line breaks caused by the severe winter weather, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Beaumont public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g.

Nederland issues boil water notice

Due to a loss of system pressure as a result of extensive water line breaks due to the severe winter weather, the City of Nederland advises customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption, according to a news release.

BPD investigates morning shooting

Just before 6 a.m. Feb. 16, Beaumont police responded to the 100 block of E. Florida in reference to shots fired, according to a news release. Upon arrival, officers  made contact with a 45-year-old man who was standing outside of his apartment.

DPS reports icy bridges

The Veterans and Rainbow bridges were covered in nearly an inch of ice and snow as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to DPS trooper Reagan Droddy. Ice on the bridges was slowly melting and refreezing, Droddy reported.

Governor names electric system reform a priority

Feb. 16, on the second day of massive electrical power failure statewide, Governor Greg Abbott declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.

Entergy forced to initiate power outages

Entergy Texas has started additional power outages for its customers across the Eastern portion of its Texas service territory, which includes Jefferson, Orange, Hardin and Liberty counties.

Ice over roads spurs major traffic incidents

Officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless extremely necessary, Jefferson County spokesperson Allison Getz announced just before 10 a.m. on Feb. 16.

City urges residents to reduce water usage

Due to cold weather impacts on service pumps and equipment, water pressure is low throughout the City of Beaumont service area, according to a news release from BPD. From the release: “We are requesting all water customers conserve water while city crews work to restore full water pressure.”

Entergy reports wide spread power outages

Entergy Texas has reported widespread power outages throughout Southeast Texas. No updates were provided on restoration times.