A lithium-ion battery from a hoverboard scooter began burning overnight and sparked an explosion that triggered a massive industrial scrapyard fire off U.S. Highway 90 in Jefferson County, destroying about $750,000 worth
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A fire that erupted in a large industrial scrapyard off Highway 90 early this morning sent flames and smoke towering into the early morning darkness, visible for miles.ESD #3 Chief Phillip Kibodeaux tells KFDM the fire b...
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New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was asked where she passed the bar exam. Her answer — “When I move to China”.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for Bobby Cedars, 46, who is wanted on a felony family violence charge and is also a suspect in an aggravated robbery.Authorities warn that Cedars is believed to be armed and...
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Beaumont residents are raising concerns after some customers received their water bills just one day before they were due, prompting worries about late fees and...
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A woman charged with causing a crash that killed a bicycle rider is back behind bars.34-year-old Britni Martin is in the Orange County Jail on accusation of violating the terms of her release on bond following charges of...
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A Bexar County jail employee was fired Monday after photos surfaced on social media showing her posing with inmates inside the jail and making an obscene gesture.The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office identified the employee...
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Water billing concerns are drawing attention in Beaumont as residents report receiving their bills just days before they're due, raising questions about the cit...
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Police in Orange are investigating the death of a woman found inside a burning home.They identify the woman as 55-year-old Pamela Bowman.Firefighters discovered her body after they responded to a report of smoke coming f...
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A man riding a bicycle and wearing a t-shirt saying 'I do a thing called whatever I want since day 1' learned that doesn't apply when it comes to methamphetamines.Sheriff Chuck Havard arrested Clint Allen Craft, 44, of K...
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Jefferson County voters got an up close and personal chance tonight to hear from candidates in a number of key races in the November 3 election.The Press Club of Southeast Texas hosted a debate for candidates in five key...
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October is Domestic Abuse Awaren
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Voters in Jefferson County will soon decide who will serve as justice of the peace for Precinct 1, Place 2, as Democratic incumbent Benjamin Collins faces Repub...
