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Big Thicket National Preserve Closes

KOUNTZE, Texas – Effective immediately, the national preserve will be closed to public use until further notice as a safety measure in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. This closure includes all preserve facilities as well as lands and waterways within the preserve.

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas' Response To Hurricane Laura, Adds 36 Counties To State Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state's response to Hurricane Laura.

Statement by the Medical Center of Southeast Texas

The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority. As we monitor Hurricane Laura’s approach to the Texas coast, both campuses of The Medical Center of Southeast Texas – Port Arthur and Beaumont – remain open to serve patients.

Mandatory evacuation

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all of Jefferson County beginning at 6:30 AM Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, due to the projected impact of Hurricane Laura. 

View setinfo.org for the latest information regarding tropical updates

Stay up-to-date on storm information by visiting setinfo.org or beaumonttas.gov or by visiting the City of Beaumont Facebook page or City of Beaumont Texas Office of Emergency Management Facebook page.

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.