News

Orange Co. declares state of emergency

Orange County joined several other counties in Southeast Texas and has declared a disaster declaration per Judge John Gothia. -Any event sponsored or permitted by Orange County shall cease effective immediately. -Events greater than 50 persons shall cease immediately.

Vidor ISD cancels classes through April 3

St. Joseph's Day fundraiser canceled

Msgr. Jeremiah J. McGrath of the Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica announced their annual St. Joseph's Day is canceled.

Beaumont ISD transitions to a flexible education program March 23-April 3

"It is with great regret that I must announce that after consultation with the local health authorities, county judge, state officials, and regional educational leaders, Beaumont ISD has determined that it is in the best interest of our students, staff and the community for the district to...

Regal Cinema at Parkdale Mall will temporarily close

AG suspends certain open meeting laws

Governor Abbott’s office today approved a request by the Office of the Attorney General to temporarily suspend a limited number of open meeting laws in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disaster, according to a news release.

I-10 widening meeting to be held online

The TxDOT-led meeting to discuss the widening of I-10 has been moved to an online format due to growing concerns surrounding COVID-19, according to a news release. The meeting will still begin at its original date, March 24, and the public will still have a chance to comment.

Foot Locker announces store closures

Foot Locker, which has stores in Beaumont at Parkdale Mall, has announced it will close all of its stores in North America through March 31. The company also announced it would pay all of their team members during the time of closure.

Urban Air closes as SETX business and organizations shutter over coronavirus concerns

Announcement from Urban Air states facility is closed until at least March 28. From Urban Air: TEMPORARY PARK CLOSURE The health and well-being of your children and our Urban Air Family is of utmost importance to us.

LCM announces closure

LCM announces closure From LCM: LCM Family, Out of an abundance of caution, LCM CISD will implement a Flexible Education Program  (FEP) beginning Tuesday, March 17th, through Friday, April 3rd.  Students will not report to school beginning tomorrow.