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Texas receives approval for SNAP online grocery purchases

Scott McLendon

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Texas Health and Human Services recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program is expected to start by May 18 statewide.

LU honor student makes PPE at home

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The biggest problem Ian Kennard is facing now is obtaining raw materials.

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Governor issues guidance on religious operations amid social-distancing efforts

Scott McLendon

Thursday, April 23, 2020

During these challenging times, government and faith communities throughout Texas need to work together to love our neighbors and slow the spread of Coronavirus.

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

Thursday, April 23, 2020

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.

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Two New York cats COVID-19 positive, believed to be first pets to contract in the country

Scott McLendon

Thursday, April 23, 2020

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.

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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.