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UPDATE: SETX band leader dies due to complications with COVID-19

UPDATE: (2:35 p.m.) The Symphony of Southeast Texas confirmed that Michael Westbrook has passed away due to COVID-19. "A treasured member of the SOST trumpet section for over 30 years, he was a dedicated musician and teacher. Members of the orchestra will miss his smile and wonderful sound.

Coronavirus stimulus package moving closer to realization

National leaders in the Senate and House are working to approve legislation that would financially benefit those economically impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus.

More than 3 million Americans file for unemployment

According to a March 26 news release from the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 3 million Americans filed for unemployment between March 15 and 21. “During the week ending March 21, the increase in initial claims are due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus,” the release reads.

Orange County school districts extend flexible learning timeframe

Orange County schools announced an extension to their flexible learning programs.  Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD announced, "The Emergency Declaration for Orange County was amended today to include closures through April 13.

LSC Port Arthur donates medical supplies

In the grand scheme of the COVID-19 global pandemic, small gestures truly do make a big difference. Lamar State College Port Arthur donated medical supplies from its Allied Health Program to CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St.

Southeast Texas counties release daily COVID-19 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: Positive for COVID-19 – 10 total Beaumont – 7 Lumberton – 1 Silsbee – 1 Orange...

Jefferson County receives 6th amended emergency order

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick issues his sixth amended emergency order today, which became effective at 2:15 p.m. on March 22, 2020.

13-year-old shot at Port Arthur apartments

March 20, the Port Arthur Police Department was called to Sunset Way Apartments on Central Mall Drive at about 11:30 a.m. Dispatch informed officers there was a shooting with a suspect still on scene.

DSHS accelerates COVID-19 case reporting

The Texas Department of State Health Services is updating its method of reporting COVID-19 cases in Texas. In order to provide more timely information, the DSHS daily case count now includes all cases reported publicly by local health departments around the state.

Chambers County issues 'Stay Safe' order

Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has issued an executive "Stay Safe" order effective 11:59 p.m. March 24, 2020, through 11:59 p.m. April 3, 2020.