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State grant helped buy new Beech Grove fire truck amid aging fleet, rising upkeep costs
Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department has unveiled its first-ever brand-new fire truck, a major addition for the rural Jasper County department as it faces grow...
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Happening Sunday: St. Mark’s celebrates historic pipe organ restoration with free concert
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will celebrate the restoration of its historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ with a free concert by acclaimed organist Robert McCormick...
safety
Jefferson County issues 90 day burn ban, joins Tyler County in response to fire danger
Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county, effective today and lasting for three months unless it ends earlier, or is extended.The judge cites the dry weather and da...
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James Talarico brings his Senate campaign to Beaumont in heated battle against Ken Paxton
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico brought his 'Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Tour' campaign against Republican Ken Paxton to Beaumont today.A crowd was on hand in the Neches Room on Crockett Street to listen to T...
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Tyler County joins growing list of areas with burn bans due to high fire danger
Tyler County Judge Milton Powers has issued a burn ban, effective today and continuing for up to a week, because of the high fire danger.A number of counties in Southeast and East Texas have issued burn bans due to the d...
government
Turnout tops 20,000 after three days of early voting
Early voting turnout has reached a milestone after three days in Jefferson County, with the numbers topping 20,000 and nine days still to go if voters want to cast ballots ahead of the November 3 election.Total votes (20...
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BREAKING: Suspect charged with domestic violence murder, search for woman's body underway
For days, Julia Renee Carter’s absence raised alarm when the 46-year-old Kountze woman stopped showing up for work. Now, investigators believe her disappearance ended in tragedy, with Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis say...
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'No policy violations:' Sour Lake chief, officer return to full duty after traffic stop
The Sour Lake City Council voted unanimously tonight to return Police Chief Aaron Burleson and an officer to full duties after a man alleged they used excessive force and their actions were inappropriate during a traffic...
government
'I will skip that race': Dade Phelan goes on CNN to attack Senate nominee Ken Paxton
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says he will not vote for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton.Phelan made the remarks during an interview with Erin...
government
Beaumont councilman calls for more accountability, transparency from Beaumont ISD
A Beaumont City Council member is calling on Beaumont ISD to provide more transparency and accountability as questions persist about student performance, curric...