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JCSO announces officer's passing

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post the passing of a deputy. From the post: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Sandra Gomez. Sandra attended the Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy in 2019.

BISD closes as Delta looms

Hurricane Delta is predicted to impact the Beaumont area with high winds and potential flooding beginning Friday, Oct. 9. Out of an abundance of caution for our students, parents and staff Beaumont ISD will switch to virtual learning for all students on Oct. 9, according to a news release.

Health department urges breast cancer screenings

In observance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for breast cancer. Eligible women can receive free screenings through HHSC’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program.

Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana braces for Delta

The National Hurricane Center has now issued a Hurricane Warning from High Island to Sabine Pass as Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Southwest Louisiana on Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La.

Branick issues Disaster Declaration for Jefferson County

County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Jefferson County as the area braces for the arrival of Hurricane Delta on Friday.

Southeast Texas now under a Hurricane Watch

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the northern Gulf coast from High Island eastward to Grand Isle, Louisiana. Delta is moving northwestward or 305/15 kt.

Beaumont reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, 23 new positives for Oct. 6

The City of Beaumont reported three new COVID-19 deaths along with 23 new positive tests for Oct. 6. The state of Texas numbers for Oct. 6 were 3,872 new positives tests and 78 deaths.

Southeast Texas back in the cone as Hurricane Delta nears the Gulf

From the National Hurricane Center, 10 a.m. update Tuesday, Oct. 6. Satellite imagery and recent NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft data show that Delta is a very symmetric and compact hurricane.

Body found in Port Arthur water

Around 3 p.m. Oct. 2, Port Arthur police responded to a report of a possible body in the water around the 2800 block of MLK Drive, according to a news release. Officers arrived and found a deceased subject who has yet to be identified.

Beaumont man arrested for intoxicated manslaughter

Around 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Beaumont police responded to Hwy 105 in reference to a major vehicle crash, according to a news release. BPD arrested Jonah Watts, 24, of Beaumont, Saturday after he allegedly drove the wrong way down the highway as he injured one and killed another.