By Sherry Koonce, The Port Arthur News, Texas Aug. 5--BEAUMONT -- Though the latest forecasts indicate Tropical Storm Edouard will mostly likely make landfall just due-east of Galveston, Jefferson County is taking no chances and has opted to close the courthouse Tuesday.

By Amy Moore, The Port Arthur News, Texas Aug. 5--The threat of Tropical Storm Edouard prompted officials across Jefferson and Orange counties to cancel classes, meetings and activities until further notice.

By Sherry Koonce, The Port Arthur News, Texas Aug. 5--BEAUMONT -- Southeast Texas has reached a major milestone in air quality standards, finally reaching acceptable standards for ozone emissions -- an achievement area leaders hope will lead to a new emissions designation.

By Mary Meaux, The Port Arthur News, Texas Aug.

By Mary Meaux, The Port Arthur News, Texas Aug. 4--PORT ARTHUR -- A conference call with local, state and federal officials as well as the National Weather Service is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4.