Port Arthur woman hospitalized after firefighters rescue and revive her from house fire
A 47-year-old Port Arthur woman is recovering in a hospital after firefighters rescued her from a house fire Wednesday afternoon on Seventh Avenue, revived her
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Newly-hired teachers ready to make an impact for Beaumont ISD
The ringing of a bell signaled another teacher was hired at the Beaumont ISD job fair, as the district works to fill at least 100 teaching positions.Among those
Rescued and revived: PA firefighters save woman trapped in burning home
Doctors in Galveston are treating a woman after Port Arthur firefighters pulled her out of a burning home and revived her when they found no pulse.Interim Chief Robert Havens tells KFDM the fire broke out at about 1:30 t
Southeast Texas task force logs 146 arrests in 6 months, including capital murder suspect
A multiagency effort aimed at repeat violent offenders in Southeast Texas has made 146 arrests in the past six months, including arrests of five murder suspects
Beaumont mayor says railroad quiet zones nearing completion as train horns persist
For people living near Beaumont’s rail crossings, the blaring sound of train horns has been a daily disruption. Mayor Roy West said relief may be close as the c
Jefferson County marks Reunification Month, honors families who brought children home
June is National Reunification Month, and Jefferson County marked the occasion by celebrating families who overcame major challenges to bring their children bac
How to Find Free Food in Beaumont: Pantries, SNAP & WIC
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Beaumont: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Beaumont ISD shifts teacher pay toward performance model, ends traditional step raises
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey says the district is changing how it pays some teachers, moving away from traditional step increases and toward a perfo
Sting operation leads to arrests of seven men charged with Solicitation of Prostitution
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducted a sting operation and arrested seven men on charges of Solicitation of Prostitution, according to probable cause affidavits for their arrests obtained by KFDM News.Accordin
Two men indicted for murder in shooting death of woman in car on Highway 73
The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted two men charged with murdering a woman who was on the phone with 911 when the dispatcher heard the chilling and disturbing sound of gunshots fired at the victim's car, accordi
Girls’ Haven seeks teams, sponsors for July Clay Shoot Fundraiser in Lumberton
Girls’ Haven is inviting the community to participate in its annual Clay Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the One in One Hundred Gun Club in Lumb
Child honored for bravery in alerting family to fire that destroyed home, killed dog
The Vidor community is recognizing a little boy for alerting his grandparents to a devastating fire that destroyed their home and claimed the life of their beloved dog.Kason Butts is a student at Vidor Elementary.The com
Camp Mystic owners file for bankruptcy, site where Mary Grace Baker and 27 others died
The company that owns Camp Mystic, the site where 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont and 27 others died in catastrophic Hill Country flooding last July 4, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, according to c
Beaumont VA clinic reopens with mobile units after roof collapse from torrential rain
Beaumont’s VA clinic is returning to limited operations after torrential rain caused part of its roof to collapse a week ago yesterday.The Veterans Administrati
Sinclair Cares, Feeding America team up to fight summer hunger as local effort grows
When school cafeterias close for summer break, many students lose access to regular meals, and some families face food insecurity. In Beaumont, one neighborhood
Patient charged with biting hospital staff member, punching another in stomach
We have new details to share in yet another case of a patient behaving badly, accused of injuring hospital staff.KFDM has reported on several this year. The latest involves allegations against 27-year-old Vijaykumar Sopp
POLL: Based on the recent crime statistics, do you feel safe in Beaumont?
A multi-agency task force focused on violent crime across Southeast Texas is touting new enforcement numbers as evidence that coordinated policing efforts are m
Six people charged after oyster harvesting investigation
Texas Game Wardens say six people are facing charges after an investigation into suspected illegal oyster harvesting.
Fire breaks out at longtime funeral home
Firefighters quickly brought a fire under control at a Cleveland funeral home, preventing the blaze from spreading beyond an exterior wall, according to the Cle
Final June job fair: BISD offering teacher hiring incentives
Beaumont ISD is hosting its final June job fair tomorrow and lucrative teacher hiring incentives remain in place.The job fair is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Administration Building, 3395
UPDATE: Beaumont Police say woman reported missing was found safe
The Beaumont Police Department says a 20-year-old woman reported missing has been found and is safe.Earlier today, BPD asked for the public's help in locating Zenobia Moore.She was last seen June 22 leaving a location on
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<strong>Event date:</strong> July 9, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>02:00 PM - 11:59 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>150 Magnolia St<br>Beaumont, TX 77701<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Lakeside Center Meeting Room
AFFIDAVIT: Coach/teacher picked up teenage girl multiple times to have sex in pickup truck
A now former Hardin-Jefferson ISD coach and teacher picked up a 16-year-old HJISD student multiple times in Beaumont and drove her to a gas station/convenience store where they had sex in his pickup truck, according to d
Lumberton ISD opens transfers to out-of-district students for a fee, drawing mixed reviews
A new transfer policy in Lumberton ISD is drawing mixed reactions as the district looks for new revenue amid declining enrollment and budget pressures.Lumberton
BREAKING: Teacher/coach arrested on charge of sexual assault
A newly-hired Jasper ISD coach and educator is jailed in Jefferson County on charges of sexual assault involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student at Hardin-Jefferson High School.Derek Peveto, 4
Waste Watch: Lamar State College audits reveal missing laptops, record-keeping failures
A new state audit found asset management and record-keeping problems at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
"Texans deserve to know how that happened": Rep wants answers about 'mistaken release'
A state representative is demanding answers about the 'mistaken release' of a capital murder suspect from Jefferson County who walked out of the Larry Gist State Jail at the end of March after serving a sentence for a se
Port Neches homeowner seeks answers after drivers push floodwater into her home
A Port Neches homeowner is demanding answers after she said drivers pushed floodwater into her home during a flooding event Sunday, leaving behind damage and ra
Groves homeowners question DD-7 pumps after heavy rain floods Southeast Texas
Homeowners in parts of Southeast Texas are raising concerns about Jefferson County Drainage District 7’s response after heavy rain flooded streets, homes and bu
Real-time classroom coaching to bring in-the-moment feedback, district’s new leader says
Beaumont Independent School District’s newly installed superintendent, Sandi Massey, says families should expect major instructional changes in the upcoming sch
Buna man re-indicted on new charge of Continuous Sex Abuse of Child, $1 million bond set
A judge has set bond at $1 million on a Buna man re-indicted on a new, disturbing charge alleging he sexually abused a child not once, but over a period of time, according to Sheriff Chuck Havard.Donald Colley, 35, of B
Nightly I-10 westbound closures at Cardinal Interchange begin June 23
Drivers traveling through the Cardinal Interchange in Beaumont should prepare for overnight closures and detours as work continues on the I-10/U.S. 69 interchan
Woman arrested after victim critically injured in Nederland stabbing caught on camera
A woman is jailed in Jefferson County on charges linked to a stabbing, and an affidavit KFDM obtained from Magistrate Marc DeRouen indicates it was captured on surveillance video.The suspect is Lakotah Philley, 29, of Ne
The 'buzz' in Orange County: Workers collect millions of bees after truck crash
Workers removed up to two million bees after a truck carrying hives overturned in a ditch Sunday morning in Orange County.Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply provided the video and photos to KFDM. You can see and hear the
Storm knocks out power to about 3,300 Entergy customers in Jefferson, Orange counties
Storm-related power outages left thousands of Southeast Texas customers without electricity late Thursday morning, according to utility outage maps.Entergy’s ou
Bee on alert: stay-in notice issued near 1130 Colony Drive after hive haul flips
People in the area of 1130 Colony Drive in Orange were urged by Orange County ESD#4 to stay indoors after an 18-wheeler carrying beehives overturned, leaving a
Southeast Texas rolls out community-built guide to Black-owned businesses
If you’re looking for a fresh way to celebrate Juneteenth — and maybe discover your next favorite meal, service or shop — Southeast Texas has you covered with a
Port Arthur’s Gail Pellum passes Juneteenth mission to next generation after 40 years
As Juneteenth celebrations in Port Arthur wound down Thursday night, longtime community leader Gail Pellum said the meaning behind the holiday will not fade.Jun
BREAKING: Task Force arrests suspect for 2024 shooting on Harrison Street
The Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force has added to its list of felons taken into custody in connection with gun crimes in the area.Beaumont Police, working alongside members of the Task Force, arrested 21-year-old
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Galveston-Bolivar ferry service resumes after dredging, still long waits
Travelers planning to use the Galveston-Bolivar ferry route Monday morning should expect a temporary service interruption while crews dredge.