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Vaccination registry opens to all

Vaccination registry opens to all

Beaumont opens up vaccine to all

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Anyone over 18 can now register for vaccine at Vaccine.beaumonttexas.Gov, according to Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames.  “They can register now,” she said, adding there is no wait at this time. “Everyone in our system has an appointment scheduled.
Orange County residents over 65 are eligible for free and immediate COVID-19 vaccinations.

Orange County residents over 65 are eligible for free and immediate COVID-19 vaccinations.

Mobile site to vaccinate Orange County seniors without pre-registration

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, March 12, 2021
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) will hold a mobile vaccination site on Saturday, March 13, at the Orange County Convention...
Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

SETERF receives $200K to distribute for winter recovery

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, March 12, 2021
Aramco Americas and Motiva Enterprises, part of Saudi Aramco’s global network of companies, announced a $200,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) on March 12 in support of winter storm recovery efforts in Jefferson County. “Most of our 2,500 U.S.
Visit the Stark Museum in Orange's Community Art Gallery from March 16–May 15 or view the online exhibition at https://starkmuseum.org/juried-student-art-exhibition/

Visit the Stark Museum in Orange's Community Art Gallery from March 16–May 15 or view the online exhibition at https://starkmuseum.org/juried-student-art-exhibition/

Beaumont seventh grader wins Signature Image Award

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, March 12, 2021
Beaumont ISD’s Odom Academy seventh-grader Alaya Jones won the Signature Image Award from the Stark Museum of Art in Orange for the 2021 Student Juried Art Exhibition themed this year as “Home Is…” Ten Odom students had artwork chosen for the show, including seventh-grader Kayle Hoang, who won the...
Gas pump skimmers steal credit card information to use later

Gas pump skimmers steal credit card information to use later

Suspected pump skimmer rolled from Houston to LA

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 4, 2021
In January, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received several complaints from various financial institutions in reference to a possible bank fraud taking place in the Lake Charles area.
Scammers use local phone numbers to appear legitimate, officials warn

Scammers use local phone numbers to appear legitimate, officials warn

Local feds warn of Social Security scammers on the prowl

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 4, 2021
In connection with the Social Security Administration’s March 4 National “Slam the Scam” Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas in Beaumont reminds the public to be vigilant of Social Security scam calls.
Couple sought for fast food assault

Couple sought for fast food assault

Couple sought for alleged Whataburger beat down

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
About a month after a vicious assault at a Beaumont eatery, police are looking for a couple that assaulted a 64-year-old man in a Whataburger drive-thru on Sunday, Jan. 17, at approximately 1 a.m.  According to Beaumont police, the assault began in the Whataburger drive-thru at 140 S. Dowlen.
Beaumont, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Beaumont water update

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The City of Beaumont water system is pumping a much higher amount of water than normal right now but continues to have lower pressure than usual, according to information from the municipality.
Beaumont to feel single-digit temperature going into Feb. 16

Beaumont to feel single-digit temperature going into Feb. 16

As freeze continues, city remains shuttered

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, February 15, 2021
Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing again tonight, refreezing the slush that is on the roadways right now, city of Beaumont warnings detailed late Monday, Feb. 15. “Driving conditions are still very difficult.
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