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"He had the voice of the community": Remembering former NAACP president Shedrick Evans
Friends and colleagues are remembering a former Beaumont NAACP president for his fierce intellect, deep concern for the community, and desire to fight for civil rights advances in Texas and the entire nation.Shedrick Dew...
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Who would steal from a church? BPD wants to pose that question to metal thief
Who would steal from a church?That question has become a cliche', but it's a sad reality for Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 3390 Sarah Street in Beaumont.Someone cut a fence surrounding the large air conditioning u...
schools
Facebook post about sex offender near Jasper school, daycare sparks concern
A Facebook post circulating in Jasper is drawing attention and concern from parents after claiming a registered child sex offender lives near ABC Learning Acade...
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Shifting gears: Waste Watch learns Texas targets red tape at the DMV, could save millions
A new state review recommends cutting dozens of Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rules.
government
Former mayor Mouton helps small town near San Antonio land Jason's Deli
City leaders in a town northeast of San Antonio are crediting a former Beaumont mayor with getting a popular restaurant chain that started right here to open in their community.Jason's Deli opened July 25 in Live Oak.Tha...
business
New state law bans delta-8, delta-10 hemp products; possession now a felony
A new Texas law is forcing smoke shops across the state to clear their shelves and could send people to state jail for simply possessing certain THC hemp produc...
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Beaumont crews work to close sinkhole after pickup plunges into water-filled hole
A day after a massive sinkhole opened at a busy West Beaumont intersection and swallowed a pickup truck, city crews were working to close it up while the driver...
schools
POLL: What is your biggest concern ahead of the new school year?
Beaumont ISD students return to class Aug. 12, and district leaders are asking families to prepare now for several changes and reminders ahead of the first day...
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Pinehurst trying to 'get the red out' of its water
The City of Pinehurst says it's having maintenance done on one of the city's water towers, and as a result, there are pressure fluctuations causing the water to appear red."We are currently flushing to try to alleviate...
safety
Beaumont police investigating after stolen pickup truck discovered in canal
Beaumont police are investigating a Monday morning mystery after a stolen pickup truck was found in an LNVA canal.The call came in at about 6:30 this morning, initially as a major motor vehicle accident in the 7600 block...
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E-bike rider injured in collision near Lake Sam Rayburn
Another e-bike collision in Southeast Texas has left a man seriously injured after his bicycle collided with an SUV in north Jasper County.The cyclist, believed to be in his late 20s, was undergoing treatment after the c...
schools
Vidor ISD mourning death of beloved teacher killed in Liberty County collision
Vidor ISD is grieving the loss of an elementary school teacher who lost her life in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 90 in Liberty County, less than two weeks before the start of school.Bryan Brassard, Vidor ISD Direc...
safety
Warrant search seizes several firearms, 7.1 grams of suspected meth; 3 jailed
A criminal investigation into illegal firearms and suspected drug distribution in Newton County led authorities to a home on FM 2460 on Saturday afternoon, wher...
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Driver safe after giant sinkhole swallows pickup truck in west Beaumont
A driver managed to free himself from his pickup truck after a giant sinkhole opened up while he was traveling across the intersection of Central at East Drive, swallowing the truck while he was inside with several feet...
safety
Deputies say 5.5 grams of suspected meth found after marijuana odor sparked search
A traffic stop on U.S. Highway 96 in Brookeland led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Lufkin woman after deputies said they found more than five grams of suspected...
schools
Vidor ISD ends free meals at two campuses after losing federal eligibility provision
A change is coming to Vidor ISD’s school meal program this fall, and it will affect students at two secondary campuses.Starting Aug. 12, students at Vidor Junio...
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Jasper County Reserve Deputy Paul Tomplait End-of-Watch: 07.31.2026
Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard posted a tribute to Reserve Deputy Paul Tomplait, who died today at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.It is with profound sadness that the Jasper County Sheriff's Office annou...
safety
"Your request is flatly denied": Judge Stevens on bail change for Rogers Park suspect
A 19-year-old charged with others in the shots fired case linked to Rogers Park got an earful today from the judge.Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens wasn't happy the suspect was trying to get his bail reduced wi...
business
Silsbee collectibles shop to reopen after $100,000 burglary caught on camera
A Silsbee collectibles shop owner is preparing to welcome customers back after a burglary he said caused about $100,000 in losses and forced major security upgr...
safety
Zachry Group contract worker killed in accident at Cheniere plant in Cameron Parish
An investigation is underway into the death of a contract worker at an LNG plant in Southwest Louisiana.The contract worker for the Zachry Group was injured at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) i...
safety
'You have business with this sheriff's office': Facebook tough talk ends in arrest
A Facebook comment defending a woman arrested in Texas took an unexpected turn when the sheriff publicly informed the commenter that she was wanted, too.Less t...
safety
Defendant sentenced to 13 1/2 years for Intoxication Manslaughter in death of bicyclist
A jury that convicted a defendant of Intoxication Manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in Hardin County decided to punish him with 13 1/2 years in the Texas prison system.The trial of Kendrick Sapp, 41, took p...
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Texas ban takes effect today on many THC products
Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punish...
safety
Flock cameras aid Beaumont police, but privacy concerns grow over data access
As Flock cameras expand across Beaumont, police say the license plate-reading technology is helping investigators solve crimes and find missing people, while cr...
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Beaumont ISD pauses Pegasus program, says other advanced academics will continue
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey is responding to growing concerns from parents after the district paused its Pegasus Program, also described by the dis...
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'Making a positive difference': Day one for new Jasper County Sheriff's Office deputy
A woman who says she's passionate about making a positive difference in the community has joined the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.This is Deputy Lauren Nick's first day on the job."We are excited to welcome her to JCSO...
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Job seekers cite Ai screening, age bias as petrochemical region jobless rate rises
Even as the petrochemical industry continues to expand in Southeast Texas, the Beaumont-Port Arthur area is seeing unemployment rise above the state average.Pre...
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Metal theft suspect from Jasper County nabbed three years later in Arkansas
A metal theft suspect who failed to appear in a Jasper County courtroom three years ago is now behind bars in Arkansas after Sheriff Chuck Havard received information to allow the long arm of the law to reach out and nab...
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Beaumont native Earl Dotson inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Beaumont native and former NFL offensive tackle Earl Dotson will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Thursday, one of the franchise's highest...
Local
Jefferson House apartments in Beaumont begin cleanup after public health nuisance ruling
After complaints about raw sewage and poor conditions, the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont are showing early signs of improvement, with city leaders and...
safety
Motorcycle rider dies days after Lumberton crash, 9-month-old son and family mourn death
Family members are grieving the death of a young father, husband, and son, only days after a devastating motorcycle crash in Lumberton.Dylan Andrews, 27, of Silsbee, passed away Monday at a hospital.He's survived by his...
safety
BREAKING UPDATE: Nearly six hour standoff ends with suspect in custody
A standoff lasting nearly six hours has ended peacefully after a man threatened that he had a gun and refused to come out of his home when deputies showed up with a probation violation warrant for his arrest, according t...
safety
Man killed in Port Arthur house fire, mother injured
Firefighters in Port Arthur are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of one man and injured a woman.A representatuve of the city said the call came...
safety
Overnight mobile home fire kills woman and fiance, family says rescue attempts failed
A family was mourning Wednesday after an overnight mobile home fire turned deadly, killing a woman and her fiance.Relatives said they tried to rescue the couple...
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A sound mission: Southeast Texan takes top Sertoma International post
Port Arthur financial advisor and longtime community volunteer Tim Romero is serving as the 2026-2027 International President of Sertoma International.The appoi...
Local
Laura Clark hired as deputy city manager, returning after decade in private sector
Beaumont has hired Laura Clark as its new deputy city manager, bringing back a familiar face as the city works to address budget challenges and projected declin...
safety
Names released of man, woman killed in west Jefferson County house fire
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating a devastating fire that claimed the lives of a man and woman, despite the efforts of first responders who pulled them from a home engulfed in...