Couple charged in alleged $100K scam targeting elderly woman, held on ICE detainers
An alleged scam targeting an elderly Hardin County woman has grown into a wider investigation involving federal agencies after police say a Kountze grandmother
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Daughter of domestic violence victim reflects on father's arrest 29 years later
For 29 years, Emily Ross has carried the pain of losing her mother."I saw my mom," Emily told KFDM. "My mom left and she was alive. And then two days later, we found out that they were pulling her out of the pond."Sugie...
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Waste Watch: Local cases part of feds' new $245 million COVID loan fraud sweep
The pandemic-era rush for relief money may have faded from view, but federal prosecutors are still working through the financial fallout.
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Parents charged with murder in toddlers’ deadly RV fire had previous CPS history
Two parents charged with murder in the deaths of their two toddlers in an August RV fire have a history with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, according to the agency.Matthew Chambers, 39, and Meagh...
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Third arrest in homecoming party shooting, $800,000 bail set for teen brothers
A magistrate has set bail at $800,000 each for two teenage brothers charged with a shooting at a homecoming after-party October 3 on Center Street near MLK in Beaumont, and a third suspect is in custody.17-year-old Domin...
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Future Force 2035 to offer Career Readiness Training in Port Arthur ahead of job fair
Future Force 2035 will host a free career readiness training workshop Tuesday, Oct. 13, to help Southeast Texas job seekers prepare for employment opportunities...
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'Protecting our most precious, even in the toughest moments'
A photo of a Harris County Precinct 2 deputy's care and compassion for a baby after his mother was arrested for reckless driving, is going viral.Constable Mark Herman posted the photo.He says on Saturday, deputies respo...
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Jefferson County District Clerk extends passport office hours on first Thursdays
Jefferson County residents will have additional time to apply for passports with extended hours on the first Thursday of the month at the Jefferson County Court...
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Keaton Degeyter: Live oak is symbol of legacy with deep roots in community
Friends, family and members of the Wildwood community gathered Sunday evening to celebrate the life of Keaton Degeyter on what would have been his 25th birthday, honoring his memory with a special tribute at a place he l...