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Hardin County, school districts discussing possible closures

Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel has announced that word is anticipated around 6:30 p.m.

H-E-B alters hours

Beginning Sunday, March 15, all stores will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. until further notice, according to a news release from the company. This also includes Joe V’s and Mi Tienda locations.

Walmart adjusts hours amid COVID-19

Per Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer: “To better support our associates and serve our customers, we will adjust our operating hours beginning Sunday, March 15. Walmart stores and Neighborhood Markets will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice.

Ames: No confirmed COVID-19 cases in Beaumont

Presently, the city of Beaumont has no confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to Mayor Becky Ames. “City events are continuing at this time. We are encouraging the community to take extra heath precautions as recommended by the CDC,” she said in a news release Friday afternoon.

UIL suspends all extracurricular school activities through March 29

To support the health and safety of our students and communities, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is suspending all UIL sanctioned contests due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Texas. Effective March 16, all UIL interscholastic competition is suspended through March 29.

No emergency declared in Beaumont

Jefferson County’s emergency declaration due to the coronavirus pandemic does not cover the city of Beaumont, Mayor Becky Ames confirms.  “We are continuing to monitor the situation,” she said on Friday, March 13.  The Beaumont City Council will meet to discuss the matter early next week. 

Orange County holding off on disaster declaration

Orange County will not be issuing a disaster declaration at this time, says Judge John Gothia.

Jefferson County declares disaster

On Friday, March 13, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick wrote Gov. Greg Abbott declaring Jefferson County's Declaration of Disaster.

Christus Gala postponed

In light of the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) across our country and across Texas, the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System has made the prayerful decision to postpone the 40th Annual CHRISTUS Gala to the fall of 2020.

Galveston County Health District confirms first presumptive positive COVID-19 case in Galveston County

Galveston County Health District (GCHD) today confirmed its first presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Galveston County resident. Results are pending confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).