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Port Arthur to close city facilities

Effective Monday, March 23, at 3 p.m., the city of Port Arthur will restrict public access to the city hall, annex and all city facilities.

TxDOT hearing postponed

The Texas Department of Transportation is postponing a public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24.  The original meeting was set to be in person at the Elegante, and was reformated to be an online public hearing to gather input on Interstate 10 widening. 

Texas state parks scale back operations

Texas State Parks to Close Public-Serving Facilities and Programs Starting at 12 p.m.

Orange County receives first positive COVID-19 test

Today, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force For COVID-19 Response

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus. These actions will reinforce Texas' health care capabilities and provide additional space for hospitals to provide care to COVID-19 patients.

Port Arthur reports first coronavirus case

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie announced the city’s first positive test of coronavirus. The person is a healthcare worker and has self-quarantined. The positive test marks the third case for Jefferson County. 

BREAKING: 2nd positive COVID-19 test in Beaumont

Beaumont Public Health Department received confirmation of its 2nd positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Beaumont resident.   This individual is currently quarantined at home and is cooperating with the direction of the health department.

Vidor enacts more stringent lockdown measures beginning at midnight

From the city of Vidor: EMERGENCY ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VIDOR, TEXAS DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY In conjunction with the National Emergency Declaration issued by President Donald J.

Governor’s office releases McConaughey-narrated social distancing video

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has released a new video encouraging Texans to practice social distancing by staying home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Actor Matthew McConaughey provides the narration.

Branick: Open businesses should screen employees

Businesses that remain open during the COVID-19 epidemic are urged to use protocol to protect their staff, according to a news release from Judge Jeff Branick, including screening employees, maintaining safe distances and limiting personal, physical contact.