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BREAKING: Driver suffers suspected life-threatening injuries when SUV crashes into tree
A 56-year-old man from Jasper suffered suspected life-threatening injuries when his Ford Expedition slammed into a tree south of Jasper, according to Sgt. Shana Clark with the Texas Department of Public Safety.Mark Prest...
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BREAKING: Lithium-ion battery sparks explosion that sets off massive scrapyard fire
A lithium-ion battery from a hoverboard scooter began burning overnight and sparked an explosion that triggered a massive industrial scrapyard fire off U.S. Highway 90 in Jefferson County, destroying about $750,000 worth...
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Flames from large scrapyard fire light up early morning sky, tower over Highway 90
A fire that erupted in a large industrial scrapyard off Highway 90 early this morning sent flames and smoke towering into the early morning darkness, visible for miles.ESD #3 Chief Phillip Kibodeaux tells KFDM the fire b...
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'I represent China, Texas': Phelan pokes fun at White House press secretary controversy
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was asked where she passed the bar exam. Her answer — “When I move to China”.
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'Considered armed and dangerous': Search for family violence, robbery suspect
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for Bobby Cedars, 46, who is wanted on a felony family violence charge and is also a suspect in an aggravated robbery.Authorities warn that Cedars is believed to be armed and...
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Beaumont residents alarmed as water bills arrive a day before due date; city cites glitch
Beaumont residents are raising concerns after some customers received their water bills just one day before they were due, prompting worries about late fees and...
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Woman charged with Intoxication Manslaughter is jailed again, held without bond
A woman charged with causing a crash that killed a bicycle rider is back behind bars.34-year-old Britni Martin is in the Orange County Jail on accusation of violating the terms of her release on bond following charges of...
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'Horrible decision': Bexar County jail employee fired after posing with inmates
A Bexar County jail employee was fired Monday after photos surfaced on social media showing her posing with inmates inside the jail and making an obscene gesture.The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office identified the employee...
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POLL: How concerned are you with water billing issues in Beaumont?
Water billing concerns are drawing attention in Beaumont as residents report receiving their bills just days before they're due, raising questions about the cit...
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BREAKING: First responders discover woman's body in home after fighting fire
Police in Orange are investigating the death of a woman found inside a burning home.They identify the woman as 55-year-old Pamela Bowman.Firefighters discovered her body after they responded to a report of smoke coming f...
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Man wearing 'I do whatever I want' t-shirt learns he can't when it comes to meth
A man riding a bicycle and wearing a t-shirt saying 'I do a thing called whatever I want since day 1' learned that doesn't apply when it comes to methamphetamines.Sheriff Chuck Havard arrested Clint Allen Craft, 44, of K...
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Sparks fly during Press Club of SETX candidates debate
Jefferson County voters got an up close and personal chance tonight to hear from candidates in a number of key races in the November 3 election.The Press Club of Southeast Texas hosted a debate for candidates in five key...