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Teen arrested for drug possession

Vidor police Oct. 11 arrested an 18-year-old from Louisiana for possession of a controlled substance after smelling the odor of marijuana and finding Oxycodone and cocaine.

Jefferson County Lemonade Day

After postponing the day due to the pandemic and a drawn-out hurricane season, Jefferson County is finally celebrating Lemonade Day Sunday, Oct. 18. Each year, kids across the United States sell lemonade and other treats on “Lemonade Day” in August.

Beaumont adds 13 new COVID-19 positives, 1 new death Oct. 14

The City of Beaumont added 13 new COVID-19 positives and 1 coronavirus death for Oct. 14. Statewide COVID-19 numbers of Oct. 14 were 4,564 positives and 95 deaths.

Beaumont reports 11 new COVID-19 positives, 1 death for Oct. 12

The City of Beaumont reported 1 new COVID-19 related death and 11 new positives for Monday, Oct. 12.

Entergy Texas Restores Power to 73% of Customers Following Hurricane Delta

Entergy Texas crews have made significant progress following Hurricane Delta’s destructive winds and rains affected Southeast Texas. Since Delta made landfall on Oct. 9, Entergy Texas has restored 79,000 customers from a peak of more than 108,000.

Orange County Sheriff's Office reopens Vidor substation

The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Oct. 8 that the Vidor substation has reopened, though in a different location than prior to flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Updated school openings

Due to Hurricane Delta, local school districts have adjusted schedules because of power outages and damage. Beaumont ISD: Virtual learning Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13 Bridge City: Students return Monday, Oct. 12 East Chambers: Students return Monday, OCt.

Entergy restoration update for Sunday, Oct. 11

As of 3:30pm, Entergy Texas has 50,204 customers currently without power, which is down from 108,891 at the peak of the storm.  The remaining outages are primarily concentrated in the Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur areas. Entergy Texas has restored power to approximately 58,000 customers.

Entergy power restoration update

Hurricane Delta created widespread damage and outages and has moved out of our area.  As of 8:30am Entergy Texas has 104,628 customers currently without power down from 108,891 at the peak of the storm.

Westbound hurricane traffic runs smoothly

Westbound traffic on I-10 in Beaumont was running smoothly 9 a.m., as Gulf Coast residents seek shelter from Hurricane Delta's path.  Eastbound traffic was nearly nonexistent at the same time Friday morning. Northbound traffic on Hwy 287 toward Lumberton was also flowing freely.