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BISD to stay virtual through Tuesday

Due to potentially hazardous road conditions and weather throughout the day on Tuesday, Feb. 16, BISD will have a virtual learning day for all students and teachers and a virtual workday for all other staff unless otherwise directed by your immediate supervisor, according to a news release.

LIT campus to remain closed Tuesday, Feb. 16

With Southeast Texas under a hazardous weather outlook and winter storm watch for Monday, according to the National Weather Service's latest report, Lamar Institute of Technology has decided to keep its campus closed both today and Tuesday.

CHRISTUS closes select campuses amid icy conditions

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System continues to monitor weather conditions in our area. Due to expected hazardous travel conditions and out of an abundance of caution, there will be several closures on Monday, February 15.

Pregnant Beaumont woman found dead in LA

A deceased female located in Vinton, Louisiana, has been identified as Kayla Rice, a pregnant Beaumont woman last seen in November 2020.

Beaumont prepares for power outages, weather related hazards

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and plan for the winter weather event that will impact our area this weekend and early next week. Plan for possible hazardous roadways and power outages. Protect: People, Pets, Plants and Pipes.

Beaumont confirms 32 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 11

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.

Neighborhood hit-and-run suspect indicted

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.

Southeast Texas credit union customers targeted on Facebook

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 confirms 38 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 9

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 confirms 54 new COVID-19 cases Feb. 8

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.