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Driver safe after giant sinkhole swallows pickup truck in west Beaumont
A driver managed to free himself from his pickup truck after a giant sinkhole opened up while he was traveling across the intersection of Central at East Drive, swallowing the truck while he was inside with several feet...
Jasper County Reserve Deputy Paul Tomplait End-of-Watch: 07.31.2026
Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard posted a tribute to Reserve Deputy Paul Tomplait, who died today at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.It is with profound sadness that the Jasper County Sheriff's Office annou...
Beaumont ISD pauses Pegasus program, says other advanced academics will continue
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey is responding to growing concerns from parents after the district paused its Pegasus Program, also described by the dis...
Job seekers cite Ai screening, age bias as petrochemical region jobless rate rises
Even as the petrochemical industry continues to expand in Southeast Texas, the Beaumont-Port Arthur area is seeing unemployment rise above the state average.Pre...
Beaumont native Earl Dotson inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Beaumont native and former NFL offensive tackle Earl Dotson will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Thursday, one of the franchise's highest...
Jefferson House apartments in Beaumont begin cleanup after public health nuisance ruling
After complaints about raw sewage and poor conditions, the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont are showing early signs of improvement, with city leaders and...
Laura Clark hired as deputy city manager, returning after decade in private sector
Beaumont has hired Laura Clark as its new deputy city manager, bringing back a familiar face as the city works to address budget challenges and projected declin...
BISD releases statement about accelerated learning opportunities
Beaumont ISD Statement Regarding the Pegasus ProgramFollowing a comprehensive review of the Pegasus Program, Beaumont ISD has determined that the program, as previously administered, is not fully aligned with Texas Educ...
Jim King celebrates 20 Years of stories on "King of the Road"
A familiar face on Southeast Texas television is marking a major milestone this month. Jim King is celebrating 20 years of his long-running television program,...
Fake law enforcement scams surge in Southeast Texas, prompting warning to residents
Scammers posing as law enforcement are increasingly targeting people in Southeast Texas, trying to trick them into handing over money by claiming there’s a warr...
Beaumont welcomes Laura Clark as new Deputy City Manager
The City of Beaumont is bringing back a familiar face to join the administrative team.City officials announced Monday that Laura Clark has been appointed as Beaumont's new Deputy City Manager, returning after nearly a d...
Jefferson County juror says murder conviction, 75-year sentence was right call
A Jefferson County juror who helped convict 25-year-old Jermaine Reeder of murder said the panel faced a difficult decision in weighing how long Reeder should s...
Beaumount ramps up storm sewer mapping and pipe cleaning to speed drainage
Street flooding after a summer downpour is a familiar problem in Beaumont, and while the water eventually recedes, some residents say it does not go down quickl...
Jury decides on 75 years after deliberating five minutes before convicting man of murder
A jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court may have set a record in Jefferson County for a speedy verdict after deliberating about five minutes late Thursday morning before convicting 25-year-old Jermaine Ree...
JUST IN: Jury deliberates 5 minutes before convicting defendant of murder in stabbing
A jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court may have set a record in Jefferson County for a speedy verdict after deliberating for about five minutes late Thursday morning before convicting a defendant of murder...
BPD: Multiple registered sex offenders found out of compliance during citywide crackdown
A sweeping enforcement operation targeting registered sex offenders across Beaumont has uncovered multiple alleged violations, prompting new criminal investigations and the possibility of additional charges.On Wednesday,...
Southeast Texas game wardens urge boaters to stay cautious as Bertha nears
Southeast Texas game wardens are preparing for strong winds and rough waters as a tropical storm watch remains in effect because of Bertha, urging anyone planni...
Entergy restoring power after thunderstorms knock out electricity to thousands
Thunderstorms rolling into Jefferson County late this afternoon are packing lightning and gusty winds, and thousands of Entergy customers are feeling the impact.The Entergy outage mapshows more than 3,000 Entergy custom...
Beaumont city manager makes proactive building code enforcement a downtown priority
Beaumont’s new city manager is signaling a tougher approach to building code enforcement as the city pushes to revitalize downtown, with leaders emphasizing tha...
Stonewood Hospice expands care with inpatient unit open to all hospice providers
A Southeast Texas hospice provider is expanding access to end-of-life care with a new inpatient unit inside The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, offering shor...
Baptist Ministers’ Union of Beaumont to kick off Citywide Youth Expo with free block party
The Baptist Ministers Union of Beaumont and Vicinity is kicking off its three-day citywide youth exposition with a free community block party this Saturday at M...
Drainage District 7 readies crews and flood gates for possible tropical storm
Jefferson County Drainage District 7 is ramping up preparations in case a tropical system impacts Southeast Texas, with crews clearing ditches and getting ready...
Southeast Texas 4-year-old with Stage 4 Kidney Disease needs living donor
A 4-year-old boy from Southeast Texas who loves Buzz Lightyear, Lego blocks and riding his four-wheeler is facing a life-altering fight far beyond his years.Lay...
Historic honor: Sour Lake's downtown earns national recognition, preserving oil legacy
One of Southeast Texas' most historic communities has earned one of the nation's highest preservation honors.The Sour Lake Downtown Historic District has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places,...
Gift of Life urges men to schedule Free Prostate Cancer, Health screenings for July 25th
The Gift of Life's Men's Health & Prostate Cancer Screening Program arrives in Beaumont July 25th. Organizers are encouraging men across Southeast Texas to take...
Southeast Texas Food Bank awarded grant expanding weekend meals for children
The Southeast Texas Food Bank has received a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help provide nutritious meals for local children when...
MISSING FOR WEEKS: Search for man who vanished after release from hospital
A desperate multi-county search is underway for a Southeast Texas man who vanished after being released from a Montgomery County hospital, leaving his family fearing for his safety.Search efforts now involve Texas EquuSe...