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57th annual Texas Rice Festival kicks off in Winnie with rides, music and food
A Southeast Texas tradition is set to return in Winnie as the 57th annual Texas Rice Festival opens Wednesday, bringing four days of food, music and events cent...
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Warren ISD says charges filed after substitute employee made threatening comments
The Warren ISD has says an investigation into allegations a substitute employee made threatening comments at Warren Elementary has led to charges filed and the employee's removal from the district.WARREN ISD STATEMENTWar...
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JUST IN: Man in wheelchair escapes fire that destroys home, kills some pets
Jim Zczesny of Brookeland was sitting in his wheelchair inside his longtime home on Barrow Drive, just off Loop 149, when he suddenly smelled smoke.Within moments, he discovered his bathroom was on fire.Zczesny said he m...
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Seized horse Poppy gains 206 pounds in seven weeks at 3W Farm and Rescue
Seven weeks ago, a horse named Poppy arrived at 3W Farm and Rescue severely emaciated after being seized by Jefferson County, weighing just 614 pounds. Now, her...
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POLL: Does public safety outweigh privacy when police use AI cameras and ALPRs?
A town hall in Chambers County is putting a growing public safety and privacy debate back in the spotlight across Southeast Texas.Chambers County Sheriff Brian...
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High fire danger prompts Newton County to join list of locations issuing burn bans
Newton County Judge Milton Powers issued a burn ban Tuesday due to the high fire danger, adding to the list of counties now putting bans in place, according to theTexas A&M Forest Service.The ban will remain in effect u...
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Sheriff seeks public’s help finding George Gutierrez in stepdaughter sex assault case
Authorities are asking the public to help find a man accused of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter for years, starting when she was about 9 years old.Jefferso...
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Mom on a mission: Anahuac ISD board okays school bus cameras after daughter nearly struck
The Anahuac ISD board is making a six-figure investment in a new school bus and cameras for existing buses, but the mother of a young girl nearly struck and killed by a driver says you can't put a price tag on their impo...