LU honor student makes PPE at home
Jennifer Johnson
The biggest problem Ian Kennard is facing now is obtaining raw materials.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Governor issues guidance on religious operations amid social-distancing efforts
Scott McLendon
During these challenging times, government and faith communities throughout Texas need to work together to love our neighbors and slow the spread of Coronavirus.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames speaks at a city council meeting April 3.
Mayor sets executive session to discuss nail shop visit at April 28 council meeting
Scott McLendon
In a news release April 23, Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames apologized for her visit to a local nail salon which has caused quite a stir among residents cooped up in their homes due to stay-at-home orders.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Two New York cats COVID-19 positive, believed to be first pets to contract in the country
Scott McLendon
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infection in two pet cats April 22.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Beaumont's COVID-19 data from April 22
COVID-19 data updates from Beaumont, Jefferson County, six-county coalition
News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Beaumont H-E-B employee reportedly COVID-19 positive
Jennifer Johnson
Late April 22, employees of H-E-B on Dowlen Road in Beaumont were being contacted to alert the workers they may have been exposed to the new coronavirus while on duty.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott promises far-reaching announcement on reopening Texas businesses, including restaurants, hair salons
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By Patrick Svitek - April 22, 2020 - The Texas Tribune (photo by Miguel Gutierrez/POOL via The Texas Tribune)
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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LIT student tests positive for COVID-19
Jennifer Johnson
A Lamar Institute of Technology student self-reported the college’s first case of COVID-19, the college informed through a press release April 21.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Beaumont's daily COVID-19 data update
Daily COVID-19 data from Beaumont, Jefferson County, six-county coalition
Scott McLendon
Monday, April 20, 2020
Jefferson Couty Judge Jeff Branick speaks on the couty courthouse steps, flanked by Orange County Judge John Gothia (right) and Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel (left). Jasper County Judge Mark Allen stands behind.
Call center approving tests with loosened restrictions
Scott McLendon
Due to confirmed COVID-19 cases among asymptomatic patients, the six-county coalition announced loosened restrictions on those who are given the go-ahead to get tested at either its Silsbee or Jack Brooks Regional Airport locations at a press conference Monday afternoon.
Monday, April 20, 2020