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BREAKING: East Texas man indicted for murder in young mother's death
A Polk County grand jury has indicted Cody Allen Laviolette for murder in the death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, a 31-year-old mother of three.
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8 foot, 9 inch American alligator officially finds forever home at Gator Country
Gary and Shannon Saurage and Gator Country in Fannett have taken in a new alligator and offered it refuge from what would have been a dangerous existence-for the alligator and humans.GATOR COUNTRY:This 8-foot, 9-inch Ame...
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Jefferson County early voting numbers in, Dems take early lead
The polls closed at 7 and candidates are waiting for results in key races across the region and the state.Long lines are reported at several voting locations in Jefferson County, including 85 as of 7 p.m. at the Port Art...
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Reduced to rubble: East Texas lumber baron John Henry Kirby's historic mansion demolished
After 132 years, the historic Kirby Mansion at 2000 Smith is gone.Demolition crews finished tearing down the historic Midtown home early Monday, days after city...
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Waste Watch: Crenshaw digs into city's $795,000 new dozer purchase, asks why not buy used?
A nearly $795,000 dozer will replace an older machine at Beaumont’s landfill after a City Council debate over whether buying new was the best option.
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Savor the cuisine: Beaumont Restaurant Week now underway at these 45 locations
Beaumont Restaurant Week is more than just a week-long culinary celebration. It's ten days ofTex-Mex, barbecue, sushi and everything in between for ten days.Re...
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Drainage District 7 partners with Lamar University on 10 flood sensors, public data access
As flooding continues to plague neighborhoods in and around Port Arthur, Jefferson County Drainage District 7 is investing in new technology aimed at giving off...
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Beaumont man killed protecting family remembered for love and selflessness
A Beaumont family is mourning 43-year-old Nolan Jones, who was killed while trying to protect his wife during an altercation at their home.Jones’ brother, Antho...