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An 84-year-old Lake Charles man is facing a felony charge after investigators say they uncovered a stash of homemade explosives and materials used to make them inside his home — located less than 500 feet from a school.D...
Golfers will have a chance to play for a potential $1 million prize while helping Lamar Institute of Technology students pay for college.The LIT Foundation will...
Job seekers and students looking to map out their next steps had a chance to connect with local employers at the S.E.T.X. Career and Opportunity Expo, held at U...
Lamar State College Orange has reached a milestone, surpassing 8,000 students for the first time in the college’s history.LSCO’s preliminary Fall 2026 enrollment has topped 8,000 students, an increase of about 40% from F...
Thousands of student absences in the first weeks of school have prompted Beaumont ISD to warn that some families could soon face truancy cases in court if atten...
The Warren Independent School District says it's aware of an incident involving an employee and students in which statements were reportedly made that raised concerns about student safety at the Warren Elementary campus....
Out of an abundance of caution, Vidor ISD says the high school is initiating an early dismissal, immediately, for all students today due to a gas leak."The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top pr...
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey says student absenteeism remains a major concern early in the school year, with the district recording 18,125 absences...
We have a new view to share of a frightening scene captured on video showing a pickup truck driver whizzing past a parked school bus while a young girl was preparing to cross a road and get on it.Angela Nelson shared the...
A Beaumont mother is demanding accountability after she said her 5-year-old autistic daughter spent about three hours on a Beaumont ISD school bus Tuesday after...
A mother has posted a frightening video showing a pickup truck nearly hitting her daughter this morning while she was preparing to walk across FM 563 in Chambers County, south of Anahuac, to her waiting school bus with i...
Beaumont ISD is asking parents, staff and community members to help tackle a problem Superintendent Sandi Massey says “is not looking very good” right now: stud...
If you're looking for a great educational opportunity that can also help you find a good career, the Texas State University System says you don't have to leave Southeast Texas.Enrollment at member institutions is at a re...
The Sabine Pass School superintendent confirms the district is working with a pest control company and Texas A&M to deal with roaches and lovebugs.A concerned parent shared video and pictures last week with KFDM showing...
From student to principal, deputy superintendent, lone finalist for superintendent and, ultimately, superintendent, a new chapter is unfolding tonight in Julie Gauthier's journey through the halls of PNGISD to the distri...
Due to widespread power outages caused during Tropical Storm Edouard, school districts are making calls again to cancel school for a third day in a row....
A new state audit found the Texas Education Agency’s hiring practices created a management-heavy structure.
Due to potentially severe weather hitting again Wednesday morning, schools are deciding whether to cancel or delay class.
As Southeast Texas braces for the potential of heavy rainfall, school districts are beginning to announce closures and cancellations aimed at keeping students a...
An ambulance parked outside Beaumont ISD’s Doggett Family Stadium during West Brook’s season-opening football game Thursday night drew attention after the distr...
For many Beaumont residents, ZIP isn’t just a way to get around — it’s how they reach work, medical appointments, grocery stores and school.The city said riders...
Beaumont ISD has made the decision to continue having a dedicated ambulance on site at all home varsity football games.KFDM is covering the Nederland vs. West Brook game tonight at Doggett Family Stadium, and KFDM report...
Beaumont ISD will no longer have an ambulance on standby at its high school football games, a change the district confirmed after a social media post raised que...
With the first days of school underway, Beaumont Superintendent Sandi Massey says they are still working to fill dozens of teaching vacancies while tracking enr...
Lumberton High School has moved up from a “B” to an “A” in its latest campus rating, part of a broader districtwide climb that leaders say came from consistent,...
Empty desks in Beaumont ISD classrooms have raised concerns about how many students are missing school just days into the new year, prompting Superintendent San...
Vidor ISD is taking extra precautions after confirming cases of scabies at Vidor High School, prompting additional cleaning and health measures across campus.The district said the situation primarily involves Vidor High...
A woman who was hired to help children and young teenagers at the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center is now accused of an improper relationship with one of them.Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, 46, of La Marque...
The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a former Hardin-Jefferson High School teacher and coach for Trafficking of Persons, linked to a former student.If convicted of the 2nd degree felony, he could face up to 20 y...
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey says the district is taking a cautious approach to artificial intelligence while also working to strengthen classroom i...
A parent's complaint about the paddling of her son at Port Arthur Memorial High School, reported by Griselda “Grizzy” Castillo on her popular Facebook page "Grizzy's Hood News," has led to a response from the Port Arthu...
From student, to principal, to deputy superintendent, to Lone Finalist for superintendent, a new chapter is about to unfold in Julie Gauthier's journey through the halls of PNGISD to the administrative offices.The school...
The Texas Education Agency today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.ClickHEREto view the ratings.A snapshot of the ratings in Region V:-Beau...
A former Buckner Children and Family Services facility is being transformed into a youth support services campus designed to bring multiple resources for teenag...
It was a big day for thousands of parents, students, and teachers across Southeast Texas as they kicked off the first day of school.Cars were lined up outside F...
Just hours before students return for a new school year, Vidor ISD is highlighting a major renovation project aimed at transforming one of Vidor High School’s o...
Beaumont ISD students return to class Wednesday, and Superintendent Sandi Massey is outlining changes families can expect this year, from stricter dress code en...
Shoppers looking to cut the cost of back-to-school supplies are hitting stores this weekend as Texas’ sales tax holiday gets underway.The tax-free weekend runs...
During Texas' sales tax holiday, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks, and diapers priced under $100 per item are exempt from state and local sales taxes.You can check official guidelines and a complete d...
