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Coroner warns of 'amputation and death' from flesh-eating bacteria near Southeast Texas
Vibrio vulnificus infections have been reported near Southeast Texas.
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Cars left on blocks in Beaumont as wheel thieves roll off with all four
Walking outside to find a vehicle sitting on blocks with all four wheels gone is becoming a familiar and costly surprise for some drivers in Southeast Texas.Bea...
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Former Buckner facility to become youth support services campus for Jefferson County teens
A former Buckner Children and Family Services facility is being transformed into a youth support services campus designed to bring multiple resources for teenag...
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He thought he had three shotgun sales, undercover federal agents were waiting
A Nederland man with multiple felony convictions is headed to federal prison after authorities say he tried to illegally sell shotguns — despite being barred from possessing firearms.Christopher Wade Garbett, 40, has bee...
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey rides bus for first day of school
It was a big day for thousands of parents, students, and teachers across Southeast Texas as they kicked off the first day of school.Cars were lined up outside F...
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DEVELOPING: Fire prompts shutdown of one Toledo Bend generator, dam structure not impacted
The Sabine River Authority confirmed Wednesday that a fire at the Toledo Bend Hydroelectric Power Plant (Powerhouse) has required the shutdown of one of the two power generating units.Emergency personnel from a number of...
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VIDEO: First responders race to burning vehicle in dramatic rescue of trapped driver
A desperate rescue unfolded in the brutal triple-digit heat of Wise County when deputies raced down a steep, wooded embankment toward a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames — and refused to give up on a man trapped...
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Fire tragedy: 3-year-old boy, 2-year-old sister killed in Liberty County camper blaze
Two young siblings were killed in a camper fire early Tuesday morning in Liberty County.
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Vidor ISD invests $7 million to renovate high school’s old gym ahead of new year
Just hours before students return for a new school year, Vidor ISD is highlighting a major renovation project aimed at transforming one of Vidor High School’s o...
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BREAKING: EMS transports driver after pickup truck flips over on Dishman Soccer Field road
First responders rushed to the Dishman Soccer Fields early Tuesday night, not for an athletic-related injury, but a driver hurt when a pickup truck overturned and landed on its roof.The call came in shortly before 6 p .m...
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Mate and hate: Love is in the air, splattered across windshields a few weeks early
Love is in the air across Southeast Texas. Unfortunately, for many, it is also on the windshield, across the grille and baked onto the hood.
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Beaumont councilman seeks answers after fight signals renewed issues at Colonnade lot
A fight early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Beaumont’s Colonnade shopping center has renewed concerns about what City Councilman Joey Hilliard calls a “d...
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Fatal hit-and-run: Woman killed on Port Arthur road, driver leaves the scene
Port Arthur police are searching for a driver who struck a woman and left the scene of the crash.The deadly hit-and-run collision was reported at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 9, between the 5300 and 5400 block of Gulfw...
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PAPD searching for person of interest in hit-and-run that killed 64-year-old woman
Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso tells KFDM they've identified a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed Kimberly Viator, 64.The daughter of the woman who was struck by a driver and left...
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El Mina Shriners to host inaugural Clay Shoot fundraiser this weekend.
The El Mina Shriners will host their 1st Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser Saturday, March 14, at the 1 in 100 Gun Club in Lumberton. Registration begins at...
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BREAKING: Flames in the aisle: Arson in Jasper Walmart fire, evacuation ordered
A fire erupted inside the Jasper Walmart Tuesday night, sending shoppers and employees rushing out of the store — and investigators now believe someone intentionally set the blaze, according to information from our media...
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UPDATE: First responders put out fire in generating station at Toledo Bend Dam
Multiple fire departments from the Lakes Area responded to a fire in the powerhouse/generating station at Toledo Bend Dam, and after battling it for several hours, they extinguished the flames by 10:30 tonight, according...
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Why one Southeast Texan could be an instant millionaire and not even know it
Someone in Southeast Texas is holding a lottery ticket worth a staggering $14.3 million in cash — and they may not even know it yet.The winning ticket for Monday night’s Lotto Texas drawing was sold at Murphy USA 5695 at...
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Neighbors say after years, city needs to act on abandoned, overgrown property
An overgrown, abandoned home in Beaumont’s Avenues neighborhood has neighbors calling on the city to step in, saying the property has become both an eyesore and...
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Game changer: Powerball hits $1 billion, but for the first time, something’s different
The Powerball jackpot has officially climbed into billion-dollar territory, and for the first time, players on both sides of the Atlantic are helping build it...
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Teens linked to Nederland armed robbery spree; stolen SUV, gun, cash tied to crime
A string of armed robberies that unfolded across Nederland and Jefferson County has led to the arrests of three teenagers — including two 17-year-olds — after investigators tracked down a stolen SUV, recovered a firearm...
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"Fly high, Lex": Crystal Beach accident victim died only four days after 27th birthday
Family members and co-workers at a popular restaurant with locations in Galveston and League City are mourning the death of a woman following a vehicle accident at Camp Margaritaville in Crystal Beach, only four days aft...
government
Longtime PN-G superintendent Dr. Mike Gonzales retiring after decades in education
Longtime Port Neches-Groves ISD superintendent Dr. Mike Gonzales is officially retiring after serving in a number of educational roles across Southeast Texas.The announcement was made during Monday night's school board m...
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McFaddin-Ward House lecture to celebrate Texas roots of Port Arthur artist
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum will host a free public lecture celebrating the life and legacy of Texas-born artist Robert Rauschenberg this Thursday, August 13...
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Beaumont ISD superintendent answers back-to-school questions ahead of Wednesday start
Beaumont ISD students return to class Wednesday, and Superintendent Sandi Massey is outlining changes families can expect this year, from stricter dress code en...
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Waste Watch: Texas faces $3.2 billion data center cash drain
Texas expects to forgo $3.2 billion in sales-tax revenue for data centers over the next two years.
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Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard appointed to Texas Jail Advisory Committee
Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard has been appointed by the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas to serve on the Texas Jail Advisory Committee."When it comes to the operation of Texas county jails, the main priority is the ca...
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Fire Marshal says pizza oven sparked inferno that gutted popular Devers fuel, food stop
A fire that began in and around the pizza oven is the cause of a devastating fire that tore through a popular fuel and food stop in Devers, according to information Liberty County Fire Marshal Nathan Green provided Monda...
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In Groves, water rates to rise starting October as crews replace 20-year-old meters
Groves is in the middle of a major overhaul of its water system, replacing aging water meters citywide as part of a $5.6 million project that will also bring an...
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BREAKING: Indictment alleges Tom Flanagan defrauded SBA out of nearly $3 million
KFDM News has obtained a copy of the four-count federal indictment against Tom Flanagan that we broke last week, and we've learned the government is alleging he defrauded the Small Business Administration out of nearly $...
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Newton County deputy, 1 other hospitalized after patrol car hydroplanes on SH 12 in Orange
A Newton County Sheriff’s deputy and another driver were taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday evening on State Highway 12 in Orange County.The crash happe...
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Storms knock out power to thousands
Late morning and early afternoon thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 4,000 Entergy customers in Jefferson County.According to a check of the ENTERGY OUTAGE MAPat 1 p.m., more than 4,200 customers were in the da...
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BREAKING: Woman dies after falling from pickup truck in Camp Margaritaville parking lot
A woman from Pasadena, near Houston, has died despite efforts to save her after a devastating accident Sunday morning in the Camp Margaritaville parking lot off Highway 87 in Crystal Beach, according to information Galve...
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CRIME WAVE UPDATE: Teens accused of using two stolen vehicles in Nederland-area robberies
Three teenagers linked to a series of armed robberies in the Nederland area are accused of using two stolen vehicles to help carry out their crime spree, according to new information from Nederland Police Chief Rod Carro...
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Crime wave: Two teens from Houston, one from PN linked to Nederland-area armed robberies
KFDM is learning new details about the arrest of three teenagers accused of stealing a car and taking part in a series of early morning armed robberies in the Nederland area.Nederland Assistant Police Chief Andy Arnold t...
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Texas sales tax holiday kicks off, shoppers hunt deals on back-to-school items
Shoppers looking to cut the cost of back-to-school supplies are hitting stores this weekend as Texas’ sales tax holiday gets underway.The tax-free weekend runs...
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Sheriff: Mother's boyfriend brutally beat toddler, says if little girl dies it's 'on him'
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after investigators say her mother’s boyfriend viciously struck her multiple times, leaving the toddler with life-threatening injuries.The horrifying chain of events unfolded...
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Ready, set, go purchase back-to-school items on this sales tax holiday weekend
During Texas' sales tax holiday, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks, and diapers priced under $100 per item are exempt from state and local sales taxes.You can check official guidelines and a complete d...
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BREAKING: Massive fire guts popular Devers fuel, food stop between Beaumont and Houston
A towering early-morning fire ripped through a popular fuel and food stop along Highway 90 between Beaumont and Houston early Saturday morning, sending flames through the roof and triggering a massive firefighting respon...
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Florida man jailed after alleged FBI scam took cash, cards from Hardin County family
What began as a routine traffic stop in Lumberton has led to the arrest of a Florida man accused of helping carry out an elaborate fraud scheme that targeted a...
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BREAKING: Embattled former Liberty County official now jailed on child porn charges
A former Liberty County elections administrator has been arrested on 11 counts of posse
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ENEOS Holdings to acquire TPC terminal in Port Neches, other properties
The TPC Group today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ENEOS Holdings, Inc., including the Port Neches terminal, one in Lake Charles, and a petrochemical operation in Houston, for...