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Early voting turnout now tops 53,000 in Jefferson County
Early voting numbers released by the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office show more than 53,000 people have cast ballots through Thursday night.Early voting began Monday, October 19 and runs through this Friday, October 30.Po...
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Motorcycle rider killed in collision with SUV
A 54-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after state troopers say the driver of an SUV pulled into his path on Highway 90 East, just outside of the Beaumont city limits and across from the ExxonMobil plant.The DPS says the...
safety
One man killed in fire and explosion at Port Arthur automotive business
One man is dead after a fire and explosion at Figueroa Auto Body Collision, 6120 Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur.Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Joseph Guillory II confirms one person is dead following the fire at about 6 p.m.H...
schools
Silsbee ISD coach saves choking student with Heimlich maneuver after CPR training
A Silsbee ISD football coach is being credited with saving a student’s life after the student began choking and was brought to him for help.Morgan Robberts, a S...
government
Jefferson County justice of the peace race pits incumbent Ben Collins Sr. vs. Joe Evans
Voters in Jefferson County are weighing a closely watched Justice of the Peace race as incumbent Democrat Ben Collins Sr. faces Republican challenger Joe Evans...
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How court backlog is measured, the negative side effects of court congestion
A criminal court backlog can mean more than a crowded docket, with ripple effects for victims, defendants, and the broader justice system.When cases take longer...