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BREAKING: Beaumont has its first positive COVID-19 test

The Beaumont Public Health Department confirmed the first Beaumont resident tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).                                                                                             This individual is currently quarantined.

Favor suspends fees, offers runners relief in response to COVID-19

As restaurants across the state face the possibility of closing or transitioning to take-out only following disaster declarations due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in many Texas cities, Favor delivery service announced March 16 that it would be taking special measures to promote food delivery and to...

Steak 'n Shake moves to drive-thru, online order takeout, delivery only

Steak 'n Shake in Beaumont is taking precautionary measures in light of coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. The restaurant announced March 17 that it would be closing its dining room and only taking orders through the drive-thru, its website, app or area delivery services.

BISD superintendent releases coronavirus statement

Beaumont ISD officials have sent a news release in an attempt to ease the minds of district families amid closures and postponements due to the coronavirus.

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.

Parkdale Mall postpones events, remains open

Beaumont's Parkdale Mall has postponed all planned events until further notice in light of the coronavirus spread. The mall will still be open, but events like the seasonal Easter Bunny photo-op will be postponed.

Street-painting truck bursts into flames

A Beaumont city work truck was partially engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon on the corner of Windsor Parkway and Manchester Court.

Lamar University switching to online classes

Lamar University notified students that classes will be solely online following Spring Break. In a notice sent to students, LU President Ken Evans announced: The global impact of COVID-19, also called coronavirus, continues to grow as we work to keep our students, faculty and staff safe.

BISD schools remain open

All Beaumont ISD schools will be open March 12 and 13 and operate on a regular schedule, according to district officials. BISD officials became aware of posts being circulated on social media, announcing the closure of some schools — these are false.

TCEQ infrared aircraft to fly over SETX

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has contracted a helicopter and pilot to conduct aerial surveys around the Corpus Christi area this past week, with the agency set to secure the same surveys over the Beaumont/Port Arthur area in the near future.