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Beaumont confirms 43 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 7

D CEO magazine names Ryerkerk CEO of the Year

For the first time in D CEO’s history, its CEO of the Year is a woman: Lori Ryerkerk, a Southeast Texas resident and the top executive at Celanese Corp., a $6.3 billion materials conglomerate based in Irving. Her gender is the least interesting thing about her.

Neches Credit Union raises $8K for Children's Miracle Network Hospital

Neches Federal Credit Union announced raising $8,766.05 for their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation. The funds were raised throughout the year by fundraiser-generated donations including bake sales, Miracle Jean Days and Icon Campaigns.

Beaumont confirms 69 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 4

Beaumont confirmed 69 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 4, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. That comes after 800 new November case confirmations and 99 on Dec. 1.

BAC receives grant for no-kill efforts

Beaumont Animal Care received $7,500 grant to support its no-kill efforts, according to a Dec. 4 news release. This grant is made possible through the P Twenty-One Foundation based in Houston and is only available to 501c(3) and government organizations.

PA reports COVID deaths

Dec. 4, the City of Port Arthur Health Department reported two COVID-19 related deaths in residents of Port Arthur. The individuals include a white male between the age of 75-80 and a black female between the age of 70-75.

Citizen police training

The Tri-Agency Citizen’s Police Academy is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 session. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The Tri-Agency Citizen's Police Academy is a free, 15-week training course for adults 18 and up.

Beaumont confirms 39 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 3

Beaumont confirmed 39 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 3, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. That comes after 800 new November case confirmations and 99 on Dec. 1.

Free fun with Sonny and friends

The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter St. in Port Arthur, is having a free Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The event will be outdoors, and social distancing guidelines will be in effect.

Deadly crash in Newton County

At approximately 9:15 a.m. Dec. 3, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of SH 87 and FM 2626 in Newton County.