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Emily Claire Bond, 18, of Lake Charles

Emily Claire Bond, 18, of Lake Charles

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.
Lemonade Day

Lemonade Day

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.
Back to school

Back to school

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.
Oct. 11

Oct. 11

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.
Delta

Delta

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.
I-10 westbound traffic near Burger King at 9 a.m. Oct. 9

I-10 westbound traffic near Burger King at 9 a.m. Oct. 9

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.