Good morning, Beaumont.

Jefferson County officials are converting the former Buckner facility into a youth support campus for teens aged 13 to 17 in the area.

The 30-acre center will offer mental health, education, and vocational services, with the first phase featuring 16 beds for Spindletop and taking 18 months to complete.

Health officials report that four Vibrio vulnificus infections have been recorded statewide this year, including one in our local region, and a Louisiana coroner warns the fast-spreading bacterium can cause severe illness.

Residents with open wounds (such as cuts or burns) should avoid coastal water and seek care if symptoms like severe pain develop.

Whole Foods recalled 43 jalapeno products at setups in Texas due to salmonella concerns, and customers are advised not to eat them but to return any with a valid receipt for a refund.

Health officials report one Vibrio vulnificus case in Public Health Region (6/5S) this year, adding to three statewide.

A neighboring Louisiana coroner warns residents that open wounds exposed to coastal water can lead to severe illness, including amputation and death.