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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...

Shining bright through a dark time

By Chad Cooper   It’s a symbolic gesture of hope. Residents of Orangefield, or anyone for that matter, will notice the lights at F.L. McClain Football Stadium at Orangefield High School are brightly shining on an empty stadium, weekdays from 8-9 p.m.

BPD searching for homicide suspect

Tuesday, March 31, at 9:44 p.m., Beaumont police responded to the 9300 block of Riggs Street in reference to a victim of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Beaumont EMS were called to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

Beaumont confirms 3 new COVID-19 cases

March 31, 2020 the Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) received confirmation of 3 positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Beaumont, bringing the total number of cases to 21 (19 in Beaumont and 2 in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County).

Southeast Texas COVID-19 daily update

UPDATE: After the daily briefing, the city of Beaumont announced three more positive cases in the city, two between the ages of 55 and 59, the other between the age of 85 and 90.

Abbott: Texas schools closed through April

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household.

BISD extends suspension of normal district operations through Friday, May 1

Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Beaumont ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, May 1, 2020, to support the nationwide effort to slow the spread of the novel infection and the recent update on the need to extend social distancing practices.

Texas launches mental health support line

Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans.

IRS answers questions about stimulus checks

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced on March 30 that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.

DPS releases updated information on travel ban

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with enforcing two Executive Orders surrounding travel into the state of Texas.