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Beaumont braces itself as hurricane season quickly approaches
BEAUMONT, Texas — The preparations are nearing completion at Collier's Ferry Park for a new raw water pump. All because of lasting reminders from tropical storm Harvey. "We had no potable water for a number of days," said Bart Bartkowiak, Director of Public Works. When tropical storm Harvey hit...
Southeast Texans remember the fallen on Memorial Day
BEAUMONT, Texas — Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who died while serving our country. It is also a day to remember prisoners of war and those who are missing in action. Today at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, a ceremony was held to...
Port Neches Middle School students earn American Legion Awards
PORT NECHES — Ledger Hansing and Ayvah Doyle, Port Neches Middle School students, have earned American Legion Awards. School counselor Raina Nichols said the American Legion Award is given only to one eighth grade boy and girl at the school. Students are nominated and voted on by faculty and staff. Nichols said these students demonstrate […] The post Port Neches Middle School students earn American Legion Awards appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Vidor City Hall Memorial Day Closure; Sanitation Services Continue as Scheduled
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Tuesday is the final day to vote in the State Rep. District 21 race between Phelan and Covey
BEAUMONT, Texas — Tuesday is the last day to cast a ballot in the State Rep District 21 runoff race between incumbent Dade Phelan and his challenger David Covey. After months of campaigning and millions of dollars spent, it all comes down to tomorrow. Both candidates talked to 12News...
Voters in House District 21 let their voices be heard during early voting
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — The polls are closed and early voting has ended for the race for Texas House Representative District 21. The showdown between Dade Phelan and David Covey brought in thousands of voters from three major counties. People living in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties are making...
Upcoming Events in Beaumont: A Guide to the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. 1. Wayne Goodman %26#8220;Storyville’’. Wayne Goodman's 'Storyville' exhibition features mixed media artwork, presented by the 2022 TASIMJAE Winner at The Art Studio, Inc. Opening reception includes free refreshments.
Petrochemical company fined more than $30 million for 2019 explosions near Houston
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — A Texas petrochemical company has pleaded guilty to a violation of the Clean Air Act and agreed to pay more than $30 million in connection with two explosions that injured workers and caused the evacuation of thousands, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. The explosions at a TPC Group plant in the coastal city of Port Neches the day before Thanksgiving 2019 prompted the evacuation of more than 50,000 people from the area, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Houston. Those explosions released more than 11 million pounds of extremely hazardous substances and caused more than $130 million in offsite property damage and other impacts to human health and the environment, according to a news release from the DOJ. “TPC Group sincerely regrets the damage and disruption caused by the November 2019 incident at our Port Neches facility,” the company said via a statement on Tuesday. “Since the event, TPC Group has cooperated fully with all federal, state, and local investigations.”
Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach
A group of residents from a section of the city’s West Side is hoping for better communication with the Port of Port Arthur and city leaders regarding an upcoming project to construct a flyover in the area. Angela Linton, Mary Lathan and Trinette Rose recently went before the Port Arthur City Council to say there is […] The post Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Alternating lane closures planned on Interstate 10 overnight Thursday in Orange County
Orange County motorists can expect alternating lane closures beginning Thursday night on Interstate 10 eastbound. They start from West Freeway Boulevard Street to Old U.S. 90. Contractors are working in the area beginning at 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Friday. Please drive cautiously in the area. The post Alternating lane closures planned on Interstate 10 overnight Thursday in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Jefferson County company ordered to pay over $22 thousand for illegally dumping hazardous materials
BEAUMONT, Texas — Applied Standards Inspection INC. is being fined a total of $22,312 for dumping hazardous materials on the ground under sheds to avoid paying for disposal. Today the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved the penalties against Applied Standards Inspection INC. for industrial solid and/or hazardous waste violations.
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