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Christus Southeast Texas implements no visitor policy

Christus Southeast Texas Health System has implemented a "no visitor" policy per a press release from Christus. The health and safety of our patients, visitors, Associates and our communities remain the top priority at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

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.

Navigation district chairman passes away over the weekend

Obituary for Sabine-Neches Navigation District Chairman: Paul Beard, a man of modest beginnings left this world in a humble and peaceful manner on Saturday, the 28 of March 2020, at age 86.

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.

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. 

Out-of-state workers need state approval

Information released by leaders announced that those who work in Louisiana but live in Texas will need special permission to cross the border.

Orange County confirms 3rd Vidor COVID-19 test

Orange County COVID-19 testing results for Sunday, March 29, included another positive test for the Vidor area.  *5 Positive 1 - Bridge City Area 3 - Vidor Area 1 - Mauriceville Area *36 Pending *16 Negative

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 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.

Beaumont Health investigating another COVID-19 diagnosis

March 29, the Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) received confirmation of another positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), this of an individual who resides in an unincorporated area of Jefferson County.