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Beaumont releases COVID-19 update

Entergy to enact rolling blackouts

From Entergy: Entergy has started periodic power outages for its customers in Texas.

Kountze traffic lights are without power

Several traffic lights in Kountze were without power around noon Wednesday.  KPD patrol vehicles were at those intersections, creating all-way stops. Traffic remained in a smooth flow toward Beaumont just before noon, despite the stops.

Orange County urges citizens, businesses to self-report damages

Following Hurricane Laura, the Orange County Office of Emergency Management and Orange County Disaster Rebuild is encouraging all residents in Orange County and the entire Southeast Texas area to self-report any damages to their homes and businesses via the portal and website provided, the county...

H-E-B closes some locations to assess storm damage

H-E-B reports several local stores are closed until further notice to assess damage from Hurricane Laura. The company released the following information at about 9 a.m. on Aug. 27: "Store hours and operations (UPDATED 8/27) "The following stores remain closed until further notice.

Returning to Beaumont

Southbound traffic on Hwy 69 is relatively clear between Beaumont and Lufkin.  Several cars with Beaumont-area license plates were traveling toward Jefferson County at 10:30 a.m. A heavy state trooper presence can be seen throughout the route.

Entergy link allows you to check your power status

https://www.etrviewoutage.com/map?state=tx&_ga=2.117247876.344050661.1598509977-13203165.1594063077&fbclid=IwAR19qTlerxJvrzGymirhEQlSslJNgQY_3TSCa-OmgTa5Bq52deicuZIdjzI

Evacuation canceled

After a harrowing night of anticipating Hurricane Laura’s landfall, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick is calling off the area’s mandatory evacuation beginning at 10 a.m. on Aug. 27. The evacuation order has been in effect since Aug. 25. 

JSCO asks for patience amid residents planning to return

From the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:  “We are getting many inquiries about citizens being able to immediately return home to Jefferson County,” the release reads.  As of 7:30 a.m. Aug. 27, first responders including JCSO Deputies, local law enforcement agencies, DPS, TXDOT, etc.

Mayor asks Beaumonters to remain off roadways

From the office of Mayor Becky Ames: “For your safety, please remain indoors and off the roadways until first responders have had a chance to do initial damage assessments,” the release reads.