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Where to expect road work, closures across Southeast Texas this week
Drivers could encounter construction, lane closures and other road work this week as the Texas Department of Transportation continues projects throughout the Be...
More than 1,500 take part in Beaumont’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
More than 1,500 people came together Saturday at the Beaumont Event Centre for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising awareness and critical funds in the fight ag...
From ghost hunts and pumpkin patches to Dogtoberfest, our Halloween and fall events guide
From costumes and candy to creepy porch displays and pets in their Halloween best, KFDM wants to see how Southeast Texas celebrates the season.Use the Chime In...
Beaumont Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws large crowd, honors former NFL player Pollard
A large crowd gathered in Beaumont Saturday morning for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event aimed at raising awareness and support for those affected by the d...
Fatal fight: Inmate dies after prisoners go at it in federal penitentiary
A prisoner serving a sentence of nearly 22 years in the Beaumont Federal Penitentiary was less than ten months into his stay when he was killed after a large fight broke out.On Friday, October 2 at about 6:30 p.m., emplo...
Gov. Abbott visits Beaumont to tout Texas economy, hear concerns on health care, jobs
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Beaumont on Wednesday to talk about Texas’ economy and hear what Southeast Texans want state leaders to address, including affordable h...
Billing errors tied to aging system lead Beaumont to weigh water department policy fixes
Concerns about customer service and billing problems at the City of Beaumont Water Department are prompting city leaders to consider policy changes and fill key...
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...
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...
TxDOT project brings new College Street sidewalks as Beaumont residents ask what’s next
New sidewalks going in along College Street have caught the attention of Beaumont residents, raising questions about where else sidewalks may be installed and h...
Continuing hot, dry weather prompts Chambers County to issue burn ban
One of the counties in Southeast Texas without a burn ban has done an about face and issued one.Effective today, September 24, Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has issued a burn ban, which includes a prohibition on out...
Southeast Texas officials warn of three opioids more potent than fentanyl amid mixing fear
Fentanyl has already moved through Southeast Texas, and now federal officials are warning about three related synthetic opioids that could pose an even deadlier...
Shooting death in August leads to murder indictment handed up today against Beaumont man
The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a man for murder in an August shooting death.Cory Kneeland with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office tells KFDM the grand jury today indicted D'onte Lawrence, 25, f...
From dirty doctors to crooked caregivers, Waste Watch tracks Medicaid fraud hunt in Texas
KFDM has reported extensively on criminals draining SNAP benefits from Southeast Texas families.
Beaumont hauls 2,000+ tons of debris after Edouard; cleanup to last at least 2 more weeks
Twenty days after Tropical Storm Edouard hit Southeast Texas, piles of storm debris are still lining streets across Beaumont as crews work through thousands of...
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Event dates: September 29, 2026 - September 30, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Beaumont, TX 77701
Bucktoberfest returns with German beer, food, contests and live music
Buckstin Brewing Co. is bringing a little Oktoberfest flavor to Beaumont on Saturday with the return of its third annual Bucktoberfest.The free, family-friendly...
A Night in the Enchanted Forest: La Soirée Lumina gala theme revealed
The 2027 Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation La Soirée is sure to be 'enlightening' and entertaining for attendees of the event that plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of the hospital: “Together,...
Southeast Texas families report SNAP benefits stolen, state pressed on protections
Families across Southeast Texas say their SNAP benefits are disappearing, leaving some without the money they rely on to feed their children and forcing them to...