Nederland

Going virtual

“As a result of the increase in the number of COVID cases,” the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced Aug. 9, the Jefferson County “State of the County” is moving to an all-virtual platform, “for the sake of safety.” The event is set to take place Aug. 12 from 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.

COVID update

Texas Medical Center issued a COVID-19 Data Update on Monday, Aug. 9, that reveals upwards of 2,000 persons a day are seeking out vaccine administration at the center’s facilities.

TWIA seeking rate increase

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors voted Aug. 3 to direct staff to file a rate increase of 5% for residential and commercial policies in its required annual filing with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). The filing must be made by Aug.

Vehicle temps soar

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that, at 70 degrees on a sunny day, after a half hour, the temperature inside a car is 104 degrees. After an hour, it can reach 113 degrees.

Mudbug sales halted by media post

A Jefferson County game warden followed up on information from a social media post where a subject was selling live crawfish, according to a release from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.

Job fair open to all

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is hosting an in-person job fair in Hardin County on Monday, June 28. The event is free and open to the public. The job fair will be held at Young Youth Adult Fellowship Alliance (YYAFA), 170 Highway 418 W in Silsbee, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m.

Cable, internet company preps for worst as storm approaches

Spectrum sent out word to its customers in Southeast Texas late Thursday, June 17, warning of potential outages due to a storm expected to make landfall over the weekend. “Recent forecasts indicate severe weather may impact your area,” communication from the communications company read.

Officially hurricane season

Hurricane season began June 1 with predictions of above-normal activity. With many pandemic-related guidelines still in place, the time to prepare is now.

Lamar leader leaves

Alumni and community stakeholders are invited to join Lamar University in bidding farewell to outgoing university president Dr. Ken Evans on Friday, June 4, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center - McDonald Gym, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd. in Beaumont.

SARA to host hospitality industry job fair

Job seekers are invited to a hospitality industry job fair Tuesday, June 8, as the Sabine Area Restaurant Association, in collaboration with the Texas Restaurant Association and Texas Workforce Commission, brings together employers in the restaurant and service sectors for a hiring event.