Beaumont Potter opens studio classes for people of all ages
Local potter John Alexander is welcoming aspiring potters of all ages to explore their creativity through hands-on pottery classes at his J. Alexander Studio of
Local potter John Alexander is welcoming aspiring potters of all ages to explore their creativity through hands-on pottery classes at his J. Alexander Studio of
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The Ascend Community Group and Step Forward Treatment Center will host their 2nd Annual Mental Health Gala this Saturday, June 27th at theJ. Michael and Bridge
Local potter John Alexander is welcoming aspiring potters of all ages to explore their creativity through hands-on pottery classes at his J. Alexander Studio of
Beaumont police are investigating a shooting near East Virginia Street and Highland Avenue.An officer on scene confirms a call came in around 2:30 a.m. Thursda
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
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
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
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
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
June is National Reunification Month, and Jefferson County marked the occasion by celebrating families who overcame major challenges to bring their children bac
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 Superintendent Sandi Massey says the district is changing how it pays some teachers, moving away from traditional step increases and toward a perfo
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
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 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
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
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’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
When school cafeterias close for summer break, many students lose access to regular meals, and some families face food insecurity. In Beaumont, one neighborhood
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
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
Texas Game Wardens say six people are facing charges after an investigation into suspected illegal oyster harvesting.
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
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
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
<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
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
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
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
A new state audit found asset management and record-keeping problems at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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
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
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
Beaumont Independent School District’s newly installed superintendent, Sandi Massey, says families should expect major instructional changes in the upcoming sch
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
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
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
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-related power outages left thousands of Southeast Texas customers without electricity late Thursday morning, according to utility outage maps.Entergy’s ou
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
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