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Residents question consistency as $2,000-a-day code fines target dumping, lawns, zoning
Port Arthur residents could face fines of up to $2,000 a day for certain code violations, including illegal dumping, parking on a lawn and zoning issues, but so...
Waste Watch: Ford Park in the red for 23 years, another $2.5 million loss projected
Doggett Ford Park has never turned a profit in its 23 years, and Jefferson County projects another operating loss in fiscal year 2027.“All in all, it’s a mixed...
Inaugural Veterans Day Parade
Event date: November 7, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 6540 Gladys Beaumont, TX 77706 Description: Rogers Park
James Talarico brings his Senate campaign to Beaumont in heated battle against Ken Paxton
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico brought his 'Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Tour' campaign against Republican Ken Paxton to Beaumont today.A crowd was on hand in the Neches Room on Crockett Street to listen to T...
Holiday in the Park returns to West Orange Oct. 24 with live music, car show and vendors
West Orange residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the season at Holiday in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community event wi...
Waste Watch: Viewer documents field lights left on at Doggett Ford Park; county responds
A viewer has contacted Waste Watch since last year with concerns about baseball field lights at Doggett Ford Park being left on during the day and overnight.“ap...
Shangri La Gardens to celebrate Scarecrow Festival with Free Autumn Fair
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will celebrate the fall season with its Autumn Fair on Saturday, October 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free,...
Greg Abbott outraises Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash
Gov. Greg Abbott raked in over $20 million from July through late September,outpacing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa’s more than $13 million haul — and al...
POLL: Has the high cost of diesel changed your driving or commuting habits?
Diesel prices are putting new pressure on Texas drivers, especially people who rely on pickup trucks, work trucks, trailers and long daily commutes.AAA listed t...
Jury decides on 40 years for defendant who pistol-whipped victim, stole $740
A jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court has decided on a 40-year sentence for Marvin Parker, 25, after convicting him of 1st degree felony Aggravated Robbery for beating a man, pistol-whipping the victim wh...
Jefferson County Republican Party hosts its first 'Freedom Fest Rally' at Port Neches Park
The Jefferson County Republican Party is hosting its first-ever 'Freedom Fest Rally' at Port Neches Park, bringing members of the community together for a day o...
Peaceful demonstration against ICE draws crowd to Rogers Park
What organizers billed as a peaceful demonstration against ICE drew a crowd ranging from children to adults to Rogers Park, with protestors holding signs and shouting 'ICE out' to passing drivers along Dowlen Road.The de...
Dorothy’s Bar and Grill near Lamar University to boost security after shooting
A bar and grill near Lamar University has reopened just three days after a weekend shooting in its parking lot, and the owner says he plans to increase security...
UPDATE: I-10 East at SH 365 reopens after 18-wheeler scrapes bridge
Interstate 10 East at the State Highway 365 bridge has reopened after an oversized 18-wheeler made contact with the overpass, causing some of its load to fall off the trailer and onto the highway.All eastbound traffic wa...
Beaumont councilman questions equal security standards for nightlife businesses
Questions about who is responsible for safety in Beaumont’s nightlife parking lots — and whether the city is treating businesses equally — are drawing scrutiny...
Short burger break: Chloe's closing for about a week for vent-a-hood upgrade
If you're one of the many fans of the popular Chloe's Burgers in Parkdale Mall, the owner wants us to share that you won't be able to get your hands on one for at least a week.Owner Brandon Rodriguez tells KFDM a problem...
Alligator takes a dip in Jennings pool; apparently, it’s pool season for everyone
Forget the pool floaties. One Jennings homeowner got an unexpected—and decidedly wild—visitor in the backyard pool.Officers responded to E. Academy Street after receiving a call about an approximately 7-foot alligator sw...
Gray skies, big splashes: 409 Swim turns BISD natatorium meet into family fun
Gray skies didn’t keep young swimmers from making a splash at the BISD Natatorium next to Doggett Ford Park, where 409 Swim held a swim meet Saturday morning....
UPDATE: Toddler in critical condition after she's found in backyard pool, mom did CPR
A toddler is in critical condition after the 19-month-old girl was found in her family's backyard pool close to Nederland, and first responders tell us her mother did CPR until paramedics and deputies got on scene.Water...
City may condemn Jefferson House if repairs aren't made, risking tenant displacement
Raw sewage, standing water and mosquitoes have plagued the parking lot at Jefferson House Apartments at Delaware and Lucas for months, residents say, creating w...
Jury in Judge Raquel West's court decides on 60 years in prison for convicted killer
A jury in Judge Raquel West's court on Thursday convicted a defendant of murder and decided on 60 years punishment in prison for shooting a man to death next to a parked Cadillac. He faced up to life in prison.The judge...
Jury in Judge Raquel West's court convicts defendant of murder in shooting death
A jury on Thursday found a defendant guilty of murder in the shooting of a man found dead on the ground next to a parked Cadillac.Joseph Charles Freeman Jr., 23, is charged with murder in the March 28, 2022 shooting deat...
Deliberations resume Thursday in murder trial, victim's body found next to car
The trial of a defendant charged with shooting and killing a man found in a parked Cadillac is now in the hands of the jury.Joseph Charles Freeman Jr., 23, is charged with murder in the March 28, 2022 shooting death of...
Stagnant, foul-smelling water pools for months at Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont
Residents at the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont say they have been dealing for months with foul-smelling, dirty stagnant water that has pooled in the co...
Trucks, cars making waves on MLK Parkway
Heavy rain turned sections of MLK Parkway in Beaumont into a small river, with trucks and cars making their way through the high water to higher ground.The section of MLK near Lamar University held several inches of wate...
Acorn Neighborhood Association
Event date: August 3, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 255 S. Major Beaumont, TX 77707 Description: Forest Park Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall...
Remembering trailblazing former U.S. Marshal Norris Batiste Jr. - KFDM
Remembering trailblazing f...
Remembering trailblazing former U.S. Marshal Norris Batiste Jr.
Family members and many across Southeast and East Texas are remembering a history-making former U.S. Marshal.Norris Batiste Jr. passed away peacefully Thursday surrounded by his family.Batiste was the first Black to serv...
Teen artists will leave their mark on Central Mall through new mural camp
A summer art camp at Central Mall will give local teens a chance to do more than sketch, paint and learn techniques.They will help create a real public art proj...
Summer 2026 Movies in the Park with SPAC - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
Summer 2026 Movies in the Park with SPAC City of Beaumont ...
Stargazing event highlights summer fun at Tyrrell Park Nature Center
Summer is in full swing in Beaumont, and there's no better place for young nature lovers to explore, learn, and play than Tyrrell Park Nature Center. Nature Cen...
Help Shape the Future of Beaumont's Trails - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
Help Shape the Future of Beaumont's Trails City...
Camp Mystic owners file for bankruptcy, site where Mary Grace Baker and 27 others died
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...
Rumor vs. reality: What social media is getting wrong about Parkdale Mall's future
Rumors circulating on social media that Parkdale Mall is closing are not supported by the facts.