Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Hardin County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
8 topics
Binnacle Development Public Improvement District (PID)
Public Improvement District (PID) Petition for Wheeler Road Development
Award Bid: El Pinto Channel Project
Binnacle Development, LLC Variance
Appointment of Election Judges
Apraxia Awareness Day
Battlefield Cross Donation
Lumberton Detention Pond Project
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Hardin County from local and regional media.
Orange trash bill may rise about $2.32 a month; council votes Tuesday
Waste Management’s contract set the 6.5% hike years ago, and Orange residents can speak up at Tuesday’s 9 a.m. meeting before the second and final vote.
Oct 11, 20264 deaths reported from Isaias as storm brings threat of flooding to Southeast
Isaias made landfall Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. At least four people have died.
Oct 11, 2026Groves may add City Ambulance as backup to Acadian over response times
Council votes Monday on a six-month trial starting Nov. 1. The company would need a city permit and insurance, and nursing home trips would stay with Acadian.
Oct 11, 2026Toddler, woman wounded during officer-involved shooting in Beaumont; armed man in critical condition
A 3-year-old, a woman and an armed man were hurt by gunfire during an officer-involved shooting in Beaumont late Saturday. Two officers are on leave.
Oct 11, 2026WATCH: List of webcams as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast
Here are live looks along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall.
Oct 10, 2026Where did Hurricane Isaias make landfall?
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surges and damaging winds.
Oct 10, 2026Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane
Isaias made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
Oct 10, 2026Port Arthur crews repairing water main on Gulfway Drive
Water service may go on and off for 4 to 6 hours along part of Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur during water main repairs.
Oct 9, 2026Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit the Gulf Coast this weekend, but there is still major uncertainty about its path and which states will see the biggest impact.
Oct 9, 2026Beaumont city leaders considers changes to disputed water bill process
The city says they want to code the system to flag disputes to help residents avoids disconnections during investigations.
Oct 7, 2026Nederland ISD asks voters to approve tax increase to address $1 million budget deficit
Nederland ISD is asking voters to approve a tax increase through Proposition A, saying inflation and underfunded mandates have created a $1 million deficit.
Oct 7, 2026Port Arthur issues boil-water notice for areas from Taft Avenue to Rainbow Bridge after water main leak
A water main leak dropped pressure below the state minimum in parts of Port Arthur. Customers in affected areas should boil water before drinking or cooking.
Oct 7, 2026