Summary
Residents and council members raised concerns about cold weather sheltering options for the homeless during freezing temperatures, prompting staff clarification on local partnership operations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 17
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal direct city impact through coordination with local nonprofit organizations and emergency management monitoring.
Unhoused individuals requiring warm shelter during freezing weather events.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (22)
Port Arthur says no shelter-in-place order was issued during the tropical storm
A flare at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery in Port Arthur on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerThe city of Port Arthur is clarifying its communications about a potent...
Red Cross cooling shelter opens amid Edouard outages
American Red Cross.Courtesy of American Red CrossThe American Red Cross has opened a cooling shelter in Beaumont.AdvertisementArticle continues below this adThe shelter at Borden Chapel, 3495 Roland Road, will ...
CITY FACILITY CLOSURES DUE TO ONGOING POWER OUTAGES
CITY FACILITY CLOSURES DUE TO ONGOING POWER OUTAGES City of Beaumont, Texas (.gov)
Entergy update: When could your power come back in Southeast Texas?
Entergy provided an update Wednesday morning on power outages in Southeast Texas.Photo courtesy of EntergyAbout 51,000 Entergy customers in Southeast Texas remained without power as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, but...
Beaumont transit warns of delays after Tropical Storm Edouard
A Beaumont city bus is shown in this Enterprise archive photo.Kim Brent/The EnterpriseFollowing Tropical Storm Edouard, Beaumont's BMT ZIP transit system may experience service delays.In a news release Wednesda...
Entergy Texas offers tips, urges final preparations for Edouard
A radar image from the National Weather Service shows Tropical Storm Edouard approaching the Southeast Texas coast.National Weather ServiceEntergy Texas says it is prepared to respond to any impacts from Tropic...
Southeast Texas residents should prepare now for outages as Edouard approaches
Beaumont area faces power outage risk as Tropical Storm Edouard nears.Milan Surkala/Getty ImagesWith Tropical Storm Edouard nearing landfall and tropical storm conditions spreading across the upper Texas coast,...
Jefferson County drainage crews ready for Tropical Storm Edouard
TXDOT signs on I-610 as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Houston on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspap/Houston Chronicle via Getty ImagesAs Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Southe...
Tropical storm warnings issued as Gulf system nears Texas, Louisiana
Potential tropical cyclone 5 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to impact the Eastern Texas region on Tuesday evening.Pivotal WeatherUPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Five has been upgraded to Tropical Dep...
City of Beaumont Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five
City of Beaumont Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five City of Beaumont, Texas (.gov)
Beaumont braces for heavy rain with flood response plan
Heavy clouds form over Beaumont.Kim BrentAs Beaumont prepares for this week's storm, Emergency Management Coordinator Shaqueena Nobles outlined how the city is preparing and what residents should do.Beaumont is...
Orange County issues burn ban as dry conditions raise wildfire risk
A bonfire, photo taken 10/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The EnterpriseRyan PelhamA burn ban issued by Orange County Judge John Gothia took effect at 3 p.m. Aug. 27 and will remain in place until further notice.The burn ban...
Drought expands across Texas as heat and dry weather persist
Drought conditions are growing across Texas with the worst conditions being observed around the Red River.U.S. Drought MonitorDrought conditions are beginning to rapidly overtake parts of Texas. The Texas Panha...
NOAA, Colorado State issues final Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Tropical Storm Bertha impacted the Gulf Coast in July. The NOAA and CSU forecasts predict less than 10 named storms for the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season.Pivotal WeatherThe final Atlantic Hurricane...
17 states are under an emergency order for electricity. Is your state one of them?
The order is a last resort before issuing Level 3 Energy Emergency Alerts, which could lead to rolling blackouts throughout the U.S.
El Niño continues to intensify, here's how it will effect the U.S.
Sea Surface Temperature anomalies show increasingly warmer temperatures in the Pacific Ocean as the El Niño takes effect in the region. This will have effects on weather patterns in the United States,...
Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after bringing strong winds and heavy surf to Louisiana and Texas
The storm is unlikely to leave behind widespread damage as the heaviest rains are staying offshore.
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting Texas today, heat wave expected afterward
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to meander along the Texas coastline, bringing minimal impacts to the region.Pivotal WeatherAs Tropical Storm Bertha passes over east Texas, extremely hot temperatures are...
Tropical storm watches in effect for Texas as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to meander around the Gulf Coast with sustained winds of 50 mph.Pivotal WeatherTropical storm watches are in effect for parts of the Texas Gulf Coast as a weak Tropical Storm...
City Council Proclamations - Mar 3, 2026
The proclamation for American Red Cross Month emphasized the organization's mission to alleviate suffering during emergencies and build community resilience through volunteer efforts.
City Council Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
Residents and council members raised concerns about cold weather sheltering options for the homeless during freezing temperatures, prompting staff clarification on local partnership operations.
City of Beaumont Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five
City of Beaumont Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone FiveFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Beaumont, Texas (August 31, 2026)- The City of Beaumont is closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in t
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