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Juvenile NYE party ends in shooting

News Staff
Monday, January 4, 2021
Just before 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Port Neches police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Cypress Street in reference to a shooting, according to a news release. Officers learned there had been a large party at this residence involving minors and found a “large amount” of alcohol.
Aggravated robbery suspects

Aggravated robbery suspects

Trio brandish guns at Vidor convenience store robbery

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, January 4, 2021
Jan. 3, Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll reported an aggravated robbery that had occurred at Super Stop #1 Convenience Store located at 20854 IH-10 in Vidor shortly after 4 a.m. According to Carroll, responding units checked the area of the robbery but were unable to locate the suspects.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 69 COVID-19 cases Dec. 31

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Beaumont confirmed 69 new COVID-19 cases Dec 31, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
An unmanned BPD squad car blocks South Dowlen at 9 a.m.

An unmanned BPD squad car blocks South Dowlen at 9 a.m.

BPD investigates early morning shootout

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Thursday, Dec. 31, at 4:54 a.m., Beaumont police responded to College & South Dowlen in reference to a suicidal person with a gun, according to a news release. Patrol officers arrived and attempted to de-escalate the situation, however the suspect would not comply.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 92 COVID-19 cases Dec. 30

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Beaumont confirmed 92 new COVID-19 cases Dec 30, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
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PAPD arrests carful of armed men

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
At about 12:30 a.m. Dec. 30, Port Arthur police conducted a traffic stop in the 3600 block of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, where four subjects were found to be in possession of multiple weapons.
CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

Covid confusion; vaccine distribution cluster

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
UPDATE: Despite Commissioner John Hellerstedt of the Department of State Health Services announcing that COVID-19 vaccine should not be kept in reserve, providers throughout Southeast Texas are not taking appointments, but simply adding those in Phase 1B to a list to receive a future vaccine.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 66 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 29

News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Beaumont confirmed 66 new COVID-19 cases Dec 29, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 38 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 28

News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Beaumont confirmed 38 new COVID-19 cases Dec 28, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation. If that level drops below 92, immediate medical attention should be sought. 
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