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New principal for Kelly High

New principal for Kelly High

Kelly names new leader

Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, announced Monday, March 30, that Dr. Teresa Shaffer is the new principal for Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont.
Beaumont Texas

Beaumont Texas

Occupied dwelling inspections suspended in Beaumont

In light of local COVID-19 cases, Beaumont community development inspectors will no longer be inspecting occupied homes and apartments.  FROM CITY OF BEAUMONT: The city of Beaumont has declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City of Nederland logo

Nederland resident diagnosed with coronavirus

The Port Arthur Health Department has confirmed a positive COVId-19 case in an individual between 40-50 years old living in Nederland. It is undetermined whether this case is travel related. 
Jason Lynn McKnight, 52.

Jason Lynn McKnight, 52.

SETX businessman arrested for critical accident

One man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and another was behind bars Sunday evening, March 29, after an auto/bike accident in Beaumont's West End. Beaumont Police Chief Jimmy Singletary confirms the victim was life-flighted to Houston with critical injuries.
Galveston beach

Galveston beach

Galveston closes public beaches

Two orders are in effect as of Sunday afternoon, March 29, at 2:45 p.m., closing all public beaches in Galveston and restricting vehicle traffic on the beach west of the end of the Seawall. By state law, this order is in effect for seven days until Sunday, April 5, according to Galveston officials.
Texas Governor seal

Texas Governor seal

Governor increases traveler restrictions

During a press conference Sunday, March 29, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced additional measures that will be ordered to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.