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07/02/2025

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06/21/2025

BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

June 21, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
The boil water notice that was issued on June 18, 2025 for all Trinity Bay Conservation
District Customers in Smith Point has been rescinded.
On June 18, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil
Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which
occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was
required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the
water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no
longer requires boiling prior to use as of June 21, 2025.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation
District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General
Manager - Jerry Shadden at (409) 781-4016 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton at (409) 277-
0967.

06/18/2025

BOIL WATER NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025 @ 8:50 am

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers in Smith Point.
Due to reduced distribution system pressure the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their
water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and
persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers
should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making
should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should
be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for
drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the
water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that
rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have
received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You
can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have any questions regarding this matter you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at
(409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager – Jerry Shadden (409) 781-
4016 or Chief Operator – Joseph Mouton at (409) 277-0967.
TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples from the affected area. The results of these samples will be
sent to our office within 24 to 48 hours.

06/10/2025

Andrea Smith has been chosen as the lone finalist for the East Chambers ISD Superintendent position.

06/05/2025

RESCIND BOIL WATER NOTICE

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

June 5, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
The boil water notice that was issued on June 3, 2025 for all Trinity Bay Conservation District
Customers in the Hankamer Community has been rescinded.
On June 3, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Trinity
Bay Conservation District - West public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water Notice
to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in
the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior
to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the
water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer
requires boiling prior to use as of June 5, 2025.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation
District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager
- Jerry Shadden at (409) 781-4016 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.

06/03/2025

NEW BOIL WATER NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2025 @ 2:30 pm

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District

A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers in the Hankamer Community
Due to reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their
water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and
persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers
should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making
should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should
be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for
drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the
water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that
rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have
received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You
can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distribution copies by hand or mail.
If you have any questions regarding this matter you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at
(409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager – Jerry Shadden (409) 781-
4016 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.
TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples on June 4, 2025 from the affected area. The results of these
samples will be sent to our office within 24 hours.

06/01/2025

BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

May 31, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
The boil water notice that was issued on May 29, 2025, for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers in the Hankamer Community has been rescinded.
On May 29, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of May 31, 2025.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation
District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager
- Jerry Shadden at (409) 781-4016 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.

05/29/2025

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District

A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers in the Hankamer Community
Due to reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers
should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making
should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should
be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for
drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the
water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that
rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have
received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You
can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distribution copies by hand or mail.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at
(409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager – Jerry Shadden (409) 781-
4016 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.
TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples as soon as possible from the affected area. The results of these
samples will be sent to our office within 24 hours.

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04/28/2025

BEAUMONT TRAFFIC UPDATE

All east and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 will close for the weekend on May 2 as the Maury Meyers Bridge in Beaumont is demolished.

This weekend's closure is the second and most significant of three weekend road closures to facilitate the removal of the old bridge.

From Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. through Monday morning, May 5 at 5 a.m. all lanes I-10 in both directions will completely close at Laurel Ave. for the bridge demolition. Drivers should expect heavy delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes during this closure.

Police will be on site to help manage traffic flow at intersections. The closure could end early if work is completed early and is subject to change due to inclement weather, according to the Texas Department of Public Transportation.

Detours
Eastbound I-10
Eastbound 1-10 traffic will exit at Calder Ave (Exit 852B), continue on the frontage road and reenter I-10 after 11th St. Drivers continuing to northbound U.S. 69 will U-turn at 11th St. and enter at the next entrance ramp.
Westbound I-10
Westbound I-10 traffic will exit at Calder Ave (Exit 852B), continue on the frontage road and reenter I-10 after Laurel Ave. Southbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-10 traffic will exit at Delaware St/Calder Ave, continue on the frontage road to westbound I-10 and enter I-10 after Laurel Ave.
Southbound U.S. 69
Southbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-10 traffic will exit at Delaware St/Calder Ave, continue on the frontage road to westbound I-10 and enter I-10 after Laurel Ave.

The bridge closed permanently on April 11, 2025, as crews began work to replace the bridge with a new at-ground level roadway that will run beneath the future I-10 main lanes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Due to the bridge closure, westbound Liberty Ave traffic is now detoured to northbound 11th St., then westbound Calder Ave., and finally to westbound Phelan Blvd. Eastbound Phelan Blvd. traffic is detoured to eastbound Calder Ave., southbound 11th St., and then continue east on Laurel St., TxDOT says.

A final weekend closure will affect the I-10 westbound frontage road at Laurel Ave. from May 9-12. During this period, westbound frontage road traffic will detour to Calder Ave. westbound to Phelan, then to N 23rd St.

Updates will be shared on TxDOT Beaumont's social media. Business access will remain open throughout the construction period, though all closures are subject to change due to inclement weather.

It could be as late as 2029 before the new at-ground level roadway will be finished to connect Liberty and Laurel back to the west side of the interstate.

The closure is part of the ongoing I-10/69 Interchange Project, which aims to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and upgrade emergency evacuation routes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

TxDOT says the bridge is being removed to address a long-standing height issue for freight traffic. The project will also include drainage upgrades to meet current design standards.

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01/28/2025

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

January 28, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
The boil water notice that was issued on January 26, 2025 for all Trinity Bay Conservation
District Customers in the Smith Point Community has been rescinded.
On January 26, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the
Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water
Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred
recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be
boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the
water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption
purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer
requires boiling prior to use as of January 28, 2025.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation
District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, General Manager
- Jerry Shadden at (409) 781-4016 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.