COVID-19

Senior ranking on hold

The Senior Class of 2020 ranking for purposes of graduation distinctions, which was scheduled to take place after the close of the 3rd Nine Weeks grading cycle, is temporarily postponed due to the COVID-19 school closure, according to a Beaumont ISD high school announcement.

COVID-19 death in Port Arthur

April 6, the City of Port Arthur Health Department (PAHD) reported the first COVID-19 related death of a Port Arthur resident. The gentleman was between the ages of 45-50 years old and had underlying health issues, the department reports. He had no known travel history.

Fake map, real malware

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an alert for a malicious fake online coronavirus website pretending to be the live map for coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University.

BREAKING: 2nd positive COVID-19 test in Beaumont

Beaumont Public Health Department received confirmation of its 2nd positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Beaumont resident.   This individual is currently quarantined at home and is cooperating with the direction of the health department.

Dozens tested in Beaumont for coronavirus

On March 19, Legacy Community Health clinic reported administering nearly 300 COVID-19 screening tests at its mobile sites in Houston and Beaumont. In Beaumont alone, 33 tests were administered and are waiting analysis.

Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in

Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in By Patrick Svitek March 19, 2020                      Gov.

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.