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Orange Municipal Court remains open

The Orange Municipal Court is still open and operational, according to the city’s website, keeping with normal court days and hours. The court is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  There will only be limited court personnel on hand until the mayor returns city operations to normal.

Two more Nederland residents positive for COVID-19

The Jefferson County Health Department is reporting confirmation of two (2) additional positive COVID-19 cases in residents of Nederland. Their ages range between 60-70.  Both individuals are quarantined at home and are cooperating with local health officials.

Beaumont confirms two new COVID-19 cases

Today, April 2, 2020 the Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) received confirmation of 2 positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Beaumont, according to a news release, bringing the total number of cases to 27 (25 in Beaumont and 2 in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County).

Beaumont's second COVID death

Less than a day after announcing the first death of a Beaumont resident relate to coronavirus complications, the Beaumont Public Health Department released a statement that another man has died.

Beaumont approves CenterPoint Energy rate increase

At its regular meeting March 24, the Beaumont City Council approved a recommended $4 million rate increase for CenterPoint Energy customers, which results in an $18 hike on each bill.  The vote passed 4-3, with councilmembers Taylor Neild, Mike Getz and Robin Mouton casting the no votes.

Beaumont City Council to extend "Stay Home, Work Safe" order

At a special called meeting set for April 3, the Beaumont City Council will look to extend the “Stay Home, Work Safe” order issued by the mayor March 27.

Jobless claims double last week's historic unemployment jump

The Department of Labor's April 2 report on initial claims saw a 100% increase from last week's unprecedented 3.3 million new claims.

Man shoots at Orange County Sheriff's Office vehicle

Around 2 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to a man brandishing a firearm along the 7200 block of Highway 12, according to a news release.

First COVID-19-related death reported in Beaumont

It is with great sadness that the City of Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) is reporting the first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Beaumont, according to a news release. The gentleman was between the ages of 70-80 years old and had underlying health issues.

Southeast Texas COVID-19 daily update

The following information from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center summarizes activities and developments related to COVID-19 in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, and Tyler counties: Total calls received by Call Center – 1,938 172 calls received today 927 have...