County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Jefferson County as the area braces for the arrival of Hurricane Delta on Friday.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the northern Gulf coast from High Island eastward to Grand Isle, Louisiana.
The City of Beaumont reported three new COVID-19 deaths along with 23 new positive tests for Oct. 6. The state of Texas numbers for Oct. 6 were 3,872 new positives tests and 78 deaths.
From the National Hurricane Center, 10 a.m. update Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Around 3 p.m. Oct. 2, Port Arthur police responded to a report of a possible body in the water around the 2800 block of MLK Drive, according to a news release.
Around 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Beaumont police responded to Hwy 105 in reference to a major vehicle crash, according to a news release.
A 26-year-old Nederland man was arrested Oct. 1 on 10 counts of child pornography possession, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Governor Greg Abbott Oct. 1 issued a proclamation aimed at enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3rd election.
Two Beaumont men were indicted Sept 30 for their alleged responsibility in the theft of food meant to feed those mourning the death of a young BPD officer in Aug
The City of Beaumont announced 23 new COVID-19 positives (18 Beaumont, 3 Hamshire, 1 Fannett, 1 China) for Sept. 30.
