Jefferson County

County to close Highway 365

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Ahead of the pending landfall of Hurricane Laura, Jefferson County has called for the early closure of Hwy 365 gates, shutting off access. County spokesperson Allison Getz advises that the gates wi

Mandatory evacuation

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Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all of Jefferson County beginning at 6:30 AM Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, due to the projected impact of Hurricane Laura

County braces for disaster

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Citing concerns of “eminent threat of suffering widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has declared a state of emergency for the area

'Maxed out'

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Holiday plans include hitting up a Texas water park? Catching some sun at the beach? Barbecuing with family and friends?