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Jefferson County seal

Branick: Open businesses should screen employees

Scott McLendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
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.
Jefferson County seal

Jefferson County seal

Jefferson County Tax Office to close Monday

Scott McLendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
The Jefferson County Tax Office will be closed to the public as of Monday, March 23, but will remain functioning from an internal standpoint, according to a news release. Dealers may drop off and pick up title work at the Mid-County and Beaumont offices only. Visit jeffcotax.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security logo

CDC: Only impertive businesses should remain open

Scott McLendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
The CDC has determined that only businesses imperative for the functioning of critical infrastructure during the response to the COVID-19 emergency should remain open. Note: This list is advisory in nature.
Orange County seal

Orange County seal

Orange County offices remain open

Scott McLendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
Orange County government offices will remain open, according to a news release, but will accommodate social-distancing recommendations that include having no more than 10 people in a specified area. Residents are urged to use online services, email or phones to contact county offices.
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State of Texas logo

Texas suspends residential evictions

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
March 20, Governor Greg Abbott issued support for the Texas Supreme Court emergency order suspending residential eviction proceedings through April 19, 2020, unless there is a threat of physical harm or criminal activity.
Port Arthur City Council

Port Arthur City Council

Port Arthur limits groups, including churches

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
At the direction of City Attorney Val Tizeno, the Port Arthur City Council and Mayor Thurman Bartie passed an amended ordinance that would limit public congregation of more than 10 in public or private city facilities.
SETX officials hold a press conference at the Jefferson County Courthouse March 19.

SETX officials hold a press conference at the Jefferson County Courthouse March 19.

SETX officials announce COVID-19 hotline

Scott McLendon
Friday, March 20, 2020
County judges and government officials from throughout Southeast Texas represented a united, but socially-distanced, front at a press conference held in a courthouse that has largely scaled down its operations.
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Legacy logo

Dozens tested in Beaumont for coronavirus

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
On March 19, Legacy Community Health clinic reported administering nearly 300 COVID-19 screening tests at its mobile sites in Houston and Beaumont. In Beaumont alone, 33 tests were administered and are waiting analysis.
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