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Beaumont Heritage Society cancels slate of events

The Beaumont Heritage Society will adhere to the CDC recommendations for mass gatherings in place for the next 8 weeks, asking for organizers to cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.

DPS extends driver's license expiry

The Texas Department of Public Safety has approved a 60-day extension on driver's licenses with an expiration date of March 13, 2020, or later. The extension is valid for up to 60 days after the end of the governors disaster declaration, according to a letter from the department.

Housing authority closed beginning Tuesday

Beaumont Housing Authority offices will be closing to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, effective Tuesday, March 17, according to Beaumont Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer Allison Landrum. The closure will stay in effect until further notice, she advised.

Governor waives STAAR testing requirements

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

Scholastic offers free online courses amid COVID-19 closures

The famed publishing company Scholastic is offering free, online, K-12 courses as schools close their doors amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Per the company’s website: “Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys.

EPA updates list of EPA-registered disinfectant products to use against coronavirus

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has releasing an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Port Arthur ISD students to return to school Monday

Port Arthur ISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie announced Sunday that students will report back to school Monday, March 16, but to answer questions in an online survey beforehand: https://docs.google.

CDC recommends canceling or postponing events with gatherings of 50 or more people

Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities.

PN-G ISD will extend Spring Break through March 23

PN-G ISD Superintendent Mike Gonzales announced that Spring Break will continue through March 23 and the extension will allow students and staff to "self-quarantine" after their Spring Break travels and activities.

Nederland ISD closes

Nederland Independent School District will close classes until March 23, officials released in a statement on Sunday, March 15. Classes were initially a go for Monday, March 16, but further concerns over the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 were exacerbated over the weekend.