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El Refu says it is permanently closing its doors in Port Arthur following the recent food-related illness investigation connected to a catered breakfast at Gold...
Due to a water main leak, the City of Port Arthur’s water system pressure from Duff Drive to the Rainbow Bridge, as well as between Pinetop Road and the Ship Channel, fell below the 20 psi state requirement.The Texas Com...
The search of a Nederland home opened the door to a large amount of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, marijuana, ecstacy, Ketamine, LSD, mushrooms, more than two dozen guns and much more, according to a probable...
With Jamaal Howard’s execution scheduled for one week from tonight, a group that opposes the death penalty is working to stop the lethal injection of the man co...
Port Arthur’s credit rating has been downgraded two notches, falling from A-plus to A-minus after the city drained millions from its general fund to cover capit...
A 72-year-old Jasper man turned himself in to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving a child.According to the sheriff’s office, d...
For 12 years, Southeast Texans traveling west on Interstate 10 have made the stop at Buc-ee's in Baytown since 2014 for Beaver Nuggets, brisket and Buc-ee’s fam...
The rides are spinning, the carnival lights are glowing and the smell of festival food is filling the air in Winnie.The Texas Rice Festival got rolling Wednesday night, with the carnival midway opening at 5 p.m. and fami...
The suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is now in custody, according to a statement Sheriff Ed Gonzalez released this morning.Chase Layne Patin was caught in the gen...
The search is on tonight for a man accused of shooting and wounding a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy, jumping into his patrol car and speeding way.This photo is the man HCSO is looking for, Chase Layne Patin, acco...
Illegal dumping has long been a problem in Port Arthur, but city leaders and some residents say working cameras on Pleasure Island are starting to make a differ...
The Warren ISD 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 STATEMENTWarren...
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...
The flock camera debate took center stage tonight during a town hall meeting organized by Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne to allow public input on the devices.Hawthorne believes they are a tool that can help law...
September is AFib Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib. AFib is the most common type of irregular heart...
Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard is announcing the promotions of Matt Hopson to Jail Administrator and Heather Moye to Jail Captain.STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF HAVARDMatt has been with JCSO since 2016 and has served as a T...
Investigators returned late Saturday to the area east of Kirbyville where human remains were found Thursday, as authorities continue looking into the disappeara...
El Refu 4 in Port Arthur has been cleared by the Port Arthur Health Department to reopen following a food poisoning incident tied to an employee appreciation br...
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office hosted a two-night Taser training course for some of its jailers and newer deputies.Lieutenant Chris Wade, a certified Taser Energy Weapon Instructor, led everyone through what JCSO cal...
Human remains found in the woods off FM 82 in Newton County are raising new questions in the disappearance of Joshua Larkin, who was last seen in November 2022....
For Melissa Jackson, riding the Port Arthur Transit system is not a convenience — it is how she gets through daily life after losing her eyesight. But she said...
A discovery in a remote wooded area Thursday morning has sent investigators back to the scene of one of Newton County's most haunting unsolved mysteries.What appear to be human remains were found near the area where Josh...
For nearly a year, Bami Carmane’s family has lived with the pain of losing a woman they described as compassionate, loving and always willing to see the good in people.Thursday, an Orange County jury delivered the senten...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind men to pay attention to their prostate health, understand their risk and talk with their doctors...
The 82nd Convention of the Texas State Association and Beauty Culturalist League is set for October 2–5 at the Holiday Inn on Walden, bringing members and parti...
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is crediting license plate readers with helping officers catch a man accused of firing shots into a vehicle, killing a five-year-old girl.He's also cautioning that the technology require...
A jury is expected to begin deliberating Thursday in the trial of a man charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a woman he made through a dating app while he was in prison.The trial of 49-year-old Adrian Echevarri...
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the heartbreaking death of a one-month-old girl, and the sheriff tells KFDM the severe injuries are consistent with wounds caused by a dog.Sheriff Bobby Smith says the...
The jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court has decided on punishment of 10 years in prison after convicting Daryae Johnson, 25, of murder in the July 30, 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Zavion Massey at t...
When children enter foster care, being placed with relatives or other trusted family connections can provide a greater sense of belonging, acceptance and stabil...
September is NICU Awareness Month, a time to recognize the specialized care provided to premature and critically ill newborns and the families who stand beside...
Nederland’s newly approved property tax increase remains well below neighboring cities, even as officials warn that aging infrastructure will require tens of mi...
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says murder charges have been dismissed against two defendants in the Joshua Larkin case, but the investigation remains active and the pursuit of justice continues for the Larkin family...
The City of Port Arthur has released a statement to KFDM News that El Refu provided the food to Golden Pass LNG, where hundreds of workers reported becoming ill yesterday, but the city says it has not yet confirmed the i...
The jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court has convicted Daryae Johnson, 25, of murder in the July 30, 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Zavion Massey at the West End Crossing Apartments on Phelan at Dowlen...
CenterPoint Energy says personal information belonging to some customers was obtained by an unauthorized third party in a data breach.The Houston-based utility...
The prosecution calls it murder. The defense says it was self-defense and the lawful protection of property.Daryae Johnson, 25, is on trial for the July 30, 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Zavion Massey at the West En...
A suspect in court for alleged probation violations said he could not understand much of the hearing before Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens because he knows very little English, even though he's a U.S. citizen...
If you're planning to visit beaches on the Bolivar Peninsula or Galveston, you should be aware there is an elevated risk of red tide in a few spots.Dead fish reported last week were an indicator, according to scientists....
The Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur turned into a celebration of Mexican culture as the Mexican Heritage Society of Port Arthur marked its 58th fiesta.Or...
A 20-year-old Pineland man was taken to the hospital after his pickup truck left Highway 96 in Jasper County and plunged into Johnson Creek, then he walked to a...
The community is invited to come together for Janiyah’s Love Red Balloon Sickle Cell Event on September 12, 2026, raising awareness and support for families aff...
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, America pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed.
Even as Nederland’s population has declined in recent years, city leaders are preparing to raise the property tax rate as the city faces growing infrastructure...
The fatal shooting of a pit bull during a large street party to celebrate the opening of Frenchy's Chicken in Port Arthur is drawing a wide difference of opinion about whether it was justified.The grand opening on Saturd...
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office rescued a frightened dog trapped by his own tether, and now it's looking for the owner or a new home for the beautiful pet.The dog’s outdoor tie-out became wrapped around one of his l...
Know a freshwater fisherman whose big fish stories come with years of giving back to the sport? You may want to send this their way.The Texas Freshwater Fishing...
A 12-year-old abducted child was safely recovered in Chambers County after deputies used license plate reader technology to track down the vehicle authorities believed was being used to flee with the child.Sheriff Brian...
Taxis are taking to the skies in Texas as the state launches test flights for a pilot program designed to benefit the state economy and the nation.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching the first pha...
Retirement Financial Group and Combat Marine Outdoors are teaming up for the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting Combat Veterans through outdoor expe...
