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Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 32 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 11

News Staff

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 32 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Feb. 11, 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 17,674 cases and 320 deaths as of Feb. 11.

Kenlie Davis, 21, of Newton

Neighborhood hit-and-run suspect indicted

Scott McLendon

Thursday, February 11, 2021

After an alleged hit-and-run that left a family of three injured in their own front yard July 2020, a 21-year-old Newton native was indicted Feb. 10 on three counts each of accident involving injury or death and intoxication assault.

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Southeast Texas credit union customers targeted on Facebook

Jennifer Johnson

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Neches Federal Credit Union serving Southeast Texas is reporting an online attack targeting its members. According to an announcement from the credit union, “We are receiving reports that a fake Neches Facebook account is attempting to friend request our members.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 38 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 9

News Staff

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 38 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Feb. 9, 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 17,586 cases and 315 deaths as of Feb. 9.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 54 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 8

Scott McLendon

Monday, February 8, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 54 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Feb. 8, 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 17,556 cases and 313 deaths as of Feb. 8.

James Rathjen, 30, of Nederland

Common law strife

Scott McLendon

Monday, February 8, 2021

After finding her common law husband incapacitated and intoxicated on some unknown substance, a Nederland woman called officers to check on a man with whom they’re familiar, according to a Feb. 3 indictment.

Gregory Havard, 53, of Beaumont

Sword-wielding stepson protests eviction

Scott McLendon

Monday, February 8, 2021

After threatening to "split open" his step dad's head with a sword, a 53-year-old Beaumont man was indicted Feb. 3 on an aggravated assault charge. Just before 5 p.m. Dec.

Bob Bowers Civic Center

PA designates vaccine hub

Jennifer Johnson

Monday, February 8, 2021

The Port Arthur Health Director announced that a mass vaccination clinic will begin in Port Arthur at the Bob Bowers Civic Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9. All persons must register online at vaccine.beaumonttexas.gov to receive an appointment for vaccination.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 24 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 5

News Staff

Friday, February 5, 2021

Beaumont confirmed 24 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Feb. 5, 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 17,403 cases and 313 deaths as of Feb. 5.

Dalton Paul Hinch, 22, was arrested Feb. 4 for the murder of an elderly man in Jasper on Jan. 29.

Arrest made in murder of elderly Jasper man

Sharon Brooks

Friday, February 5, 2021

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported Feb. 4 that they have arrested a man in Vidor for the murder of 80-year-old Guadalupe Naranjo who was found killed in his home on Jan. 29. According to information from Orange County Public Information Officer Det.

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