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Update from Governor Abbott

With Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd flanking him, Governor Greg Abbott announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, including declaring a State of Disaster...

Schlitterbahn announces temporary closure

Schlitterbahn has announced the closure of both the New Braunfels and Galveston locations through the end of the month.  From Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman: At Cedar Fair, there is nothing more important than the safety of our guests and associates. This is our highest priority now and always.

Tonight's Blue October concert at the Jefferson is canceled

Tonight's Blue October rock concert at the Jefferson Theatre has been canceled per the band's singer Justin Furstenfeld.

Louisiana schools closed until mid-April

Louisiana public schools are shutting down for the next month after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation.

Beaumont city officials to give coronavirus update

Beaumont residents can hear an update on the city's plan regarding the coronavirus at the next city council meeting at 1:30 p.m. March 17 at City Hall, according to a news release.

UT president's wife tests postive for COVAID-19

Dear UT Community, As you know, today we canceled classes at UT and closed the university. My main concern at this time is the health and well-being of UT students, faculty, staff and community members.

Texas governor to sign disaster declaration

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames confirms that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his intentions to sign a state-wide state emergency declaration amid the global coronavirus pandemic during a noon teleconference with city and county leaders on Friday, March 13. 

CORRECTION: Le Grand Bal plans in limbo

Lamar University College of Fine Arts and Communication soiree, Le Grand Bal, the university spokesperson has advised, will not be able to be held on the original March 28 date.  LU hopes to reschedule it for sometime in May or possibly even the fall, but a new date has not yet been determined.

Jefferson County to declare public health emergency

Jefferson County Jeff Branick is set to sign a disaster declaration regarding coronavirus today. The item was on the Commissioners Court agenda, but has been bumped up as Branick cuts a vacation short to tend to the matter.  

LIT spring break extended due to coronavirus

The Lamar Institute of Technology has decided, due to the spread of coronavirus, its students will not return immediately following spring break, from March 16 – 20.