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Tilman Fertitta donates $1 million to Landry’s Employees in Lake Charles Relief Fund

Tilman Fertitta has donated $1 million to the Landry’s Employees in Lake Charles Relief Fund to aid the thousands of employees and their families affected by Hurricane Laura’s devastation. “Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by this terrible storm,” said Fertitta.

Beaumont confirms 12 new COVID-19 positives Sept. 1

Beaumont confirms 12 new COVID-19 positives Sept. 1. Texas Department of State Health Services reported 4,116 new positives and 145 fatalities for Sept. 1.

TxDOT urges motorists to use caution this Labor Day weekend

While there may be less traffic on the roads this Labor Day weekend the Texas Department of Transportation is urging those who choose to go out and celebrate to plan ahead for a sober ride before any drinking begins.

Welcome back

From the city of Port Arthur: Port Arthur citizens evacuated by the city to Walker County returned to the Civic Center on Monday, Aug. 31; evacuees from other locations will be returning to Port Arthur on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Beaumont reports 19 new COVID-19 positives, 1 death for Aug. 31

Beaumont reports 19 new COVID-19 positives and one death for Aug. 31.

County notes added COVID deaths

Aug. 31, the Port Arthur and Jefferson County health departments reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths – one, a Port Arthur white male resident between the ages of 80 and 85, the other a white male Nederland resident between the ages of 60 and 65.

Temporary housing/distribution pods pop up across SETX

Temporary housing and aid distribution pods were delivered to Beaumont and Orange Monday in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Seven temporary housing pods from RedGuard Specialist Services could be seen traveling to The Event Centre parking lot Monday afternoon.

BPD investigates hurricane looting

Beaumont detectives are reviewing nearly 50 reports of burglaries occurring at commercial and residential properties during the city's mandatory evacuation. Since last Aug. 24, BPD has received close to 50 commercial & residential burglary reports, according to police.

BISD anticipates Sept. 2 return to virtual learning

Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting Aug. 31 to address emergency issues related to Hurricane Laura.

PODS, supplies for Orange County begins Monday

Residents of Orange County will be able to pick up supplies such as water, ice and MRE (meals ready to eat) beginning Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive-thru POD (Point of Distribution) will be at four locations: Orange: Orange Boat Ramp, 409 Pier Rd.