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Man killed at car wash in Beaumont

Sunday, Aug. 9, at 5:17 p.m., Beaumont police officers responded to a car wash located in the 1500 block of Washington in reference to a fatal traffic crash.

DPS releases names involved in fatal BPD crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the names of two men injured in the crash that killed one BPD officer.

23-year-old officer killed on duty

Beaumont Police Chief James Singletary was a solemn figure at the Sunday afternoon press conference held to share more information about the officer killed in action today before dawn.  The officer was identified as 23-year-old Sheena Yarbrough-Powell of Lumberton.

BPD officer killed in crash

Around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 9, two BPD officers were traveling Northbound on Cardinal Dr. when their patrol vehicle was struck head on by a car traveling the wrong way, according to a news release.

West Brook band student tests positive for COVID-19

Earlier today Beaumont ISD received notice that a West Brook student attending band practice tested positive for COVID-19.

Beaumont reports 19 new COVID-19 positives, 1 death for Aug. 7

Beaumont reports 19 new COVID-19 positives, 1 death for Aug. 7. 

Murder in Beaumont

Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:40 p.m., Beaumont police responded to the 5900 block of Bedford in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Oofficers arrived, they located a victim in a parking lot of the apartment complex.

Free COVID testing in Beaumont

Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 14, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. the city of Beaumont will host two free mobile COVID-19 testing centers at the Central High School Girls Gym, 88 Jaguar.

Free food for BISD students

The Beaumont Independent School District announced that it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-21 school year.

Nederland ISD selects new super

Nederland ISD’s Board of Trustees announced a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to an Aug. 3 unanimous vote to name Dr. Stuart Kieschnick as their choice.