News

Feb.

Entergy Texas has started additional power outages for its customers across the Eastern portion of its Texas service territory, which includes Jefferson, Orange, Hardin and Liberty counties.

Officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless extremely necessary, Jefferson County spokesperson Allison Getz announced just before 10 a.m. on Feb. 16.

Due to cold weather impacts on service pumps and equipment, water pressure is low throughout the City of Beaumont service area, according to a news release from BPD.

From the release:

Entergy Texas has reported widespread power outages throughout Southeast Texas. No updates were provided on restoration times. 

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La., has issued a WIND CHILL WARNING, which is now in effect tonight and Tuesday morning for the parishes and counties north of Interstate 10 for

An 18-wheeler has jackknifed on Interstate 10 eastbound at Simmons Drive in Orange causing all lanes to be closed. Icy conditions are still present and travel is discouraged.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff,

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 de

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a directive that the courthouse remain closed through Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to the winter weather affecting Southeast Texas.