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Tropical Storm Beta forms in the southern Gulf of Mexico

From the National Hurricane Center at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18: Satellite imagery indicates that the circulation of Tropical Depression 22 has become better defined and is now upgraded to Tropical Storm Beta.

Former Lamar golfer wins Babe Zaharias Open

The inaugural Babe Zaharias Open was won by former Lamar University standout Julie Aime as a field of 66 competed for a share of $33,000 at the Beaumont Country Club. Aime, Kendra Dalton and Maddie McCrary came into the final round all tied for the lead at 6-under.

CBD seized amid smoke shop investigation

The JCSO Narcotics Task Force began investigating public complaints about Smokees Vape Shop on College Street in Beaumont after receiving reports that medicated CBD oil products were making people sick and causing extreme intoxication to the users.

BPD called on man 'fighting cars' on MLK

Just before 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Beaumont police were called to the intersection of MLK Parkway and Laurel Street in reference to a man in the street. The man was seen swinging erratically at passing cars on the major thoroughfare, according to a passerby.

All eyes on the Gulf, again

From the National Hurricane Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.

BISD staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Sept. 17, Beaumont ISD received confirmation that a staff member who was on location at Dishman Elementary and Marshall Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. From the release:  "The individual was last present at each facility on Sept. 10.

Beaumont confirms 18 new COVID-19 cases Sept. 17

Day 2 results: Babe Zaharias Open

The inaugural Babe Zaharias Open at Beaumont Country Club is beginning to heat up as players are through 36 holes of the 54-hole tournament at the Beaumont Country Club. The field of 66 is battling for a share of the $33,000 purse and an exemption into the IOA Golf Classic next week.

West Brook student tests positive for COVID-19

According to a Sept. 16 news release, Beaumont ISD received notice that a West Brook student attending junior varsity football practice tested positive for COVID-19. The student last participated on Tuesday, Sept.

Gov. Abbott loosens coronavirus restrictions for restaurants and other businesses in most regions of Texas

By Patrick Svitek • The Texas Tribune • Sept. 17, 2020 Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that most of Texas will be able to loosen some coronavirus restrictions, including letting many businesses increase their capacity to 75%, as soon as Monday.