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A patient at Baptist Hospital lies in a prone position while on a ventilator during the height of COVID-19 in August 2021 – Dr. Arfeen told The Examiner that once a patient’s symptoms become severe enough to necessitate a ventilator, their chances of survival become a coin flip.

A patient at Baptist Hospital lies in a prone position while on a ventilator during the height of COVID-19 in August 2021 – Dr. Arfeen told The Examiner that once a patient’s symptoms become severe enough to necessitate a ventilator, their chances of survival become a coin flip.

No end in sight to COVID, doctors warn

“COVID is here to stay; we know that – and, for sure, we know the pandemic is not over,” says Diagnostic Group pulmonary critical care physician Dr. Qamar Arfeen, who has tackled COVID care in both Beaumont’s major hospitals, as well as Houston-area facilities.
Crash photo by Jerome Cabeen

Crash photo by Jerome Cabeen

Billionaire's 'intoxication assault' investigation sent to DA

Saying the matter is now with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Beaumont police have handed over their investigation into the local billionaire accused of crashing into five other cars at the intersection of Dowlen Road and Gladys Avenue. According to an Aug.
Kiralp

Kiralp

Beaumont developer derailed by $952k debt

Continued investigation by The Examiner has uncovered nearly $1 million in additional debts owed by the prospective 555 Main St. building buyer – the man whose proposal made city councilors nix their plan for the space.
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HHS logo

HHSC receives grant to prevent SNAP fraud

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) a federal grant of more than $400,000 to further the agency’s fraud prevention efforts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Ivy L. Lee

Ivy L. Lee

Mom arrested for murdering 6-month-old baby

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) deputies arrested a 22-year-old Lake Charles mom Aug. 15 for murder after officers say her 6-month-old child died in a car she was left inside for approximately five hours. Monday, Aug. 15, at about 3:45 p.m.
Lucky Five game room

Lucky Five game room

Evadale game room closed

An Evadale game room was closed after Jasper County and Orange County sheriff departments conducted a game room inspection on Aug. 10 at the Lucky Five LLC Game Room located on FM 2246.
Tyler Morgan Wilson

Tyler Morgan Wilson

LPD: Two men arrested on sex crimes

Two men remain in jail after they were arrested for sex crimes, according to the Lumberton Police Department. Tyler Morgan Wilson, 32, of Lumberton, was arrested Aug. 9 and booked in the Hardin County Jail where he remains.
Lace Christian

Lace Christian

No new bond for alleged child predator, murderer

Lace Christian, arrested for murder while awaiting a court date to answer allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child and indecency with a child, requested a bond reduction before Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens on Aug. 15.