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High fire danger prompts Newton County to join list of locations issuing burn bans
Newton County Judge Milton Powers issued a burn ban Tuesday due to the high fire danger, adding to the list of counties now putting bans in place, according to theTexas A&M Forest Service.The ban will remain in effect u...
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Sheriff seeks public’s help finding George Gutierrez in stepdaughter sex assault case
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...
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Mom on a mission: Anahuac ISD board okays school bus cameras after daughter nearly struck
The Anahuac ISD board is making a six-figure investment in a new school bus and cameras for existing buses, but the mother of a young girl nearly struck and killed by a driver says you can't put a price tag on their impo...
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The Big Pumpkin Run returns to Port Arthur this weekend
Runners and walkers are getting ready to hit the Port Arthur Seawall this weekend for the 5th annual Big Pumpkin Run, hosted by 3Bros Running Company.The event...
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Chambers County Sheriff hosts town hall on Automated License Plate Readers
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...
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AFib Awareness Month highlights the importance of knowing the signs, treatment
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...
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Late-night door-to-door solicitations spark safety concerns in Nederland
Door-to-door solicitors showing up late in Nederland neighborhoods have prompted safety concerns from residents and calls to police, according to Nederland Poli...
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Port Arthur police to dock automated drones citywide for priority-one calls
Port Arthur police are preparing to expand their use of drones with a new pilot program designed to give officers a faster, safer look at priority emergencies b...
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Jasper County Sheriff announces promotions in jail administration
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...
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Councilman hopes Beaumont Water Department changes, proposals improve customer service
Beaumont City Councilman Cory Crenshaw says he's been told the October 6 Beaumont City Council agenda will include an item incorporating some of his proposals on policy and procedure with the Water Department, with the g...