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Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie speaks to reporters in front of City Hall April 8.

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie speaks to reporters in front of City Hall April 8.

Port Arthur mayor issues further restrictive orders

Scott McLendon
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Standing in front of Port Arthur City Hall April 8, mask and gloves donned, Mayor Thurman Bartie issued additional orders aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The mayor's order closes all public playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts and golf courses and driving ranges.
Edward Stedman IV

Edward Stedman IV

Bicyclist dies from hit-and-run injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Southeast Texas businessman, Amazing Roofing and Siding proprietor Jason McKnight, was still being held behind bars at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on April 8 when the bicyclist he allegedly struck and left in the middle of a West End Beaumont street succumbed to his injuries at the...
Ford

Ford

Murder suspect arrested, released from jail

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
A man arrested for allegedly killing his brother-in-law late April 7 has been released from the Jefferson County Jail. Tuesday, April 7, at about 11:15 p.m., Beaumont police responded to 4365 S. Fourth St. in reference to a traffic collision.
Orange Police Department

Orange Police Department

Two arrested for Orange teen's murder

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Orange police investigators made two arrests in the April 4 shooting death of Trey Gibson. Information from the Orange Police Department shows Gibson died as a result of a single gunshot wound to his chest.
Jefferson County seal

Jefferson County seal

Jefferson County shuts down golf courses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
In an amendment to Jefferson County's current emergency order, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick added golf courses, driving ranges and golf training centers to the list of businesses to close. They will be closed until May 2.    
April 7 COVID-19 case update from the regional EOC

April 7 COVID-19 case update from the regional EOC

Emergency Operations Center reports nearly 160 COVID cases

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
In the daily briefing from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center, it was reported there are 159 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area. Along with the increase in confirmed cases, the entity reported there are seven deaths across the six counties as a result of COVID-19.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames at an April 3 council meeting, before councilmembers began meeting remotely.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames at an April 3 council meeting, before councilmembers began meeting remotely.

Mayor Ames to release daily Beaumont COVID-19 message

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames will be releasing a daily COVID-19 briefing at 4 p.m. to the city's webpage, she announced at an April 7 council meeting.  The update will be posted seven days a week and provide local, up-to-date data.
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