Flooding

TxDOT plans Big Thicket Parkway clear-cut

Removing 13 miles of trees on Highway 69 (U.S. 69) just north of Beaumont in Hardin and Tyler counties will exponentially increase the flood threat to Beaumont and Hardin County, Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust’s Ellen Buchanan warned in the face of certain deforestation.

Fannett resident says work is underway to ease neighborhood flooding

As rain poured down and water rose around her West Clubb Road home on May 17, 2021, Julie Meadows reached out to The Examiner, and Publisher Don Dodd, in turn, contacted Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) General Manager Dr. Joseph Majdalani.

Orange County recommends voluntary evacuation of Lakeview area

Orange County officials monitoring the flood levels on both the east and west sides of Orange County in the low-lying areas are currently recommending a voluntary evacuation for the Lakeview area outside Vidor city limits, including Four Oaks Ranch Road, Loving Acres, Connolly Road and all other...