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Beaumont announces 87 COVID-19 positives for July 20

Beaumont announces 87 COVID-19 positives for July 20. 

Sheriff searches for truck thief

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a truck thief.  The vehicle in question is a grey 2012 Chevy Silverado, with a Texas license plate that reads DKS2866. It was stolen July 18 around 3:30 p.m. at Bottom Line equipment, 3875 Hwy 69 in Beauxart Gardens.

Critical missing

From the Beaumont Police Department: Critical Missing -Last seen around 10:30 a.m. this morning- 5400 Jackie Ln near Tolivar Lamar Roach, 82 year old white male, 6'0 , 187lbs usually wears black or blue slacks with cowboy boots. Believed to be on foot.

Additional $600 federal unemployment benefit to end July 25

Though other CARES Act benefits meant to mitigate financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue through December, the Texas Workforce Commission sent out a reminder to claimants on July 13 that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, meaning...

49 new COVID-19 cases for Beaumont for July 17

49 new COVID-19 cases for Beaumont for July 17. 

Groves man shot subduing intoxicated intruder

A Groves man fought off a would-be thief, according to an indictment from July 16, suffering a gunshot wound while successfully disarming the assailant. Groves police were dispatched to Gulfway Drive around 4:30 a.m.

Man arrested for posting nude photos of his ex

A 31-year-old Beaumont man was indicted July 15 for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material after he allegedly posted nude photos of his ex girlfriend, and mother of his child, online.

Water line breaks at 10th and McFaddin

July 16, a major water line broke at the intersection of 10th Street and McFaddin Avenue, according to a news release from the city's director of water and sewer operations. This water line break and other breaks due to the extreme heat are causing discolored water throughout Beaumont.

BISD announces reopening plan for 2020-21 school year

Beaumont ISD announced their reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year over a Zoom meeting July 16.    The district will begin the year August 17 with online instruction for the first three weeks of school, which could be extended based on the area's COVID-19 infection rate.

Nederland suffers another COVID-related death

July 17, the city of Port Arthur and Jefferson County health departments reported the fourth COVID-19 related death of a resident of Nederland. The individual was a white female between the ages of 80-85. It has been determined that this individual had underlying health conditions.