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BISD closes

“Tropical storms Marco and Laura are predicted to impact the Beaumont area with high winds and potential flooding beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution for our students, parents and staff, Beaumont ISD campuses and district offices will close at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug.

PA calls state of disaster for Gulf storms

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie issued a disaster declaration for the coastal city on Aug. 24, ahead of pending potential severe weather caused by tropical disturbances/storms/potential hurricanes Marco and Laura. According to the disaster declaration issued at 10 a.m.

U.S. Attorney monitoring CARES Act fraud

County braces for disaster

Citing concerns of “eminent threat of suffering widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has declared a state of emergency for the area beginning Aug. 23.

Tacos from the perfect woman at Tacos La Shula

Chris Chapman and his wife Zilpa Plascencia had a discussion one night after a long day’s work at a local car dealership. The couple discussed what each other’s dreams were – opening a restaurant. “We decided to go all in and give it a shot,” said Chapman.

Lamar football cancels lone football game with Rice

Lamar University and Rice have agreed to cancel their football game, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, in Houston.

Seniors targeted in expensive scams

New data shows 80% of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes is from consumers over 65, according to a Better Business Bureau (BBB) report shared by BBB Southeast Texas President Liz Fredrichs.

LIT upgraded

A $1.5 million upgrade to Lamar Institute of Technology’s Process Operating unit was recently completed to further train students to meet the growing demands in an automated, industrial environment and enter the workforce industry-ready, LIT Process Operating Technology instructor Dr.

Port Arthur reports another COVID-19 death

Aug. 20, the Port Arthur Health Department reported another COVID-19 related death in a resident of Port Arthur. The individual was an African American female between the ages of 55-60. It has been determined that the individual had underlying health conditions.

PAPD reports two fatal car accidents in as many days

Just before 4 p.m. Aug. 18, Port Arthur police responded to a "major" motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle in the 1900 block of Woodworth Blvd. Investigation revealed the driver of the motorcycle failed to yield at a red light and struck a passenger vehicle.