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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.

Beaumont adds 17 new COVID-19 positives Sept. 16

The City of Beaumont recorded 17 new COVID-19 positives, 13 for Beaumont, three in Fannett and one in Cheek for Sept. 16.

Beaumont reports 20 new COVID-19 positives for Sept. 15

The City of Beaumont announced 20 new area COVID-19 positives for Sept. 15.

BISD employee tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, Sept. 14, Beaumont ISD received confirmation that a staff member who was on location at Smith Middle School and Odom Academy tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. The individual was last on campus on September 10, 2020.

Nederland fireworks and chemical company enjoined from resuming business

U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced today that a federal judge has entered a preliminary injunction barring Jake’s Fireworks and Right Price Chemicals from resuming business operations out of their Twin City Highway location in Nederland.

Beaumont reports 7 new area COVID-19 positives for Sept. 14

The City of Beaumont reported 7 new COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Beaumont area for Sept. 14.