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He changed the check — then got his hands on $100K+
A Beaumont man who altered a check to make it appear he could deposit $1 million+, then gained access to more than $100,000, is going to federal prison for bank fraud.U.S. District Court Judge Marcia Crone sentenced Byro...
government
At-Large Councilman Mike Williams moves to end compensation for mayor, council
Beaumont At-Large City Councilman Mike Williams has released a statement to KFDM, calling for the elimination of compensation for the mayor and council.Williams says with Ward 2 Councilman Joey Hilliard as his second, he...
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After 3 days without power, families scramble to save food, beat heat, protect health
As thousands across Southeast Texas continue to deal with power outages, families in some neighborhoods say the loss of electricity has gone beyond inconvenienc...
business
Entergy power restoration reaches milestone, drops below 10,000
Only three says after Tropical Storm Edouard knocked out power to more than 80,000 Entergy Texas customers, an army of workers has restored electricity to more than 70,000 people. You can check theEntergy Texasoutage...
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Proposed tax rate not adopted yet; Nederland ties increase to sewer and city services
After roughly eight years without raising its property tax rate, Nederland is proposing an increase as part of its fiscal year 2026-27 budget — a move city lead...
business
Entergy restoration nears 78,000 as company works to get everyone back online
Entergy crews and contractors have restored power to nearly all of the 80,000 customers who lost electricity at the height of Tropical Storm Edouard.According to a check of the Entergy outage map at 7:30 p.m. Friday:-Tot...
safety
BPD investigates overnight stabbing, victim suffers minor injuries
Beaumont Police are investigating an overnight stabbing that sent one man to the hospital.Police were called to the 3700 block of East Lucas around 2:45 Friday...
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Hardin County drivers still face flooded roads as Edouard remnants linger in SE Texas
Drivers in Hardin County continued to face flooded roads as remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard lingered in parts of Southeast Texas, with high water still cover...
business
Entergy restores power to 80% after Edouard; nearly 14,000 customers still out
Days after Edouard moved out of Southeast Texas, thousands of Entergy customers were still waiting for their lights to come back on as crews worked to repair st...
safety
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash shuts down I-10 West near the Trinity River
Chambers County first responders are working a major accident on Interstate 10 West near FM 565, between Wallisville and Mont Belvieu.The Chambers County Sheriff's Office says all westbound lanes are shut down.KFDM is ch...
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MAGA miles: Babin proposes I-47 from Port Arthur to Montana in honor of President Trump
A nearly 1,800-mile interstate honoring President Trump would begin in Port Arthur under legislation U.S. Rep. Brian Babin announced Thursday.
government
Beaumont Municipal Court Reopens
safety
Lightning explodes through tree, sparks fire outside Lumberton tire shop
It sounded like an explosion.“KAPOW!”Then came the chaos.Wood was suddenly flying. Bark was scattered across the ground. And a massive tree outside Lakeway Tire on LHS Drive in Lumberton had been split down the middle an...
business
70% and counting: Entergy powering up customers after storm leaves thousands in the dark
Entergy says crews have restored power to more than 70% of customers impacted by Tropical Storm Edouard.The company says about 2,000 workers, including contractors from across the country, are safely re-energizing homes...
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Feds: Not enough storm debris in Hardin County for federally-funded removal
The storm may have moved on—but for Hardin County residents, the cleanup is far from over.Tree limbs, broken branches and storm debris remain scattered across neighborhoods following Tropical Storm Edouard.But residents...
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Odor mystery: KFDM obtains refinery, chemical plant reports after Edouard troubles
Valero and Motiva reported a combined 51,969.54 pounds of emissions during separate Tropical Storm Edouard-related events at their Port Arthur refineries....
Local
Tropical Storm Edouard leaves thousands in Southeast Texas without power
Tropical Storm Edouard left thousands across Southeast Texas dealing with more than downed trees and debris, as widespread power outages forced some families ou...
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'All of that water has to go somewhere': Monitoring Village Creek and Pine Island Bayou
At this hour, the remnants of Edouard are moving north, and the focus is shifting south to flood stages.Torrential rain in parts of Hardin and Tyler County are swelling Village Creek and other waterways.All that water ha...
schools
NEW LIST: Power outages prompt Thursday school closures
Due to widespread power outages caused during Tropical Storm Edouard, school districts are making calls again to cancel school for a third day in a row....
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BREAKING: Garbage truck veers into ditch, worker thrown off and killed by vehicle
A routine morning garbage run turned into a horrific tragedy Thursday morning when a worker was thrown from a garbage truck and killed after the vehicle veered off the roadway and landed on him when it overturned.The dea...
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Response and recovery: Hardin County rescues, damage, outages linked to Edouard
The numbers tell the story of just how hard Tropical Storm Edouard has hit Hardin County:-12 motorists rescued.-2 residents pulled from a flooded home.-10 structures damaged by falling trees and limbs.-1 commercial build...
safety
Shocking video: "Oh my God! Oh my God! You can feel it in the house!
A frightening scene unfolded in Lumberton when a powerline wrapped around a tree and caught the tree’s bark on fire — creating a dangerous combination of flames, water and live electricity.Stacie Montie captured dramatic...
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One benefit of TS Edouard: Jefferson County Judge lifts Burn Ban
All of the rain produced by Tropical Storm Edouard has led to one benefit: Burn Bans may no longer be necessary.Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has lifted the Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County...
Local
Power outages impact some services at Medical Center of Southeast Texas
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas confirms to KFDM that power outages linked to Tropical Storm Edouard are impacting some services at the hospital.Severe weather associated with Edouard has caused widespread power ou...
Local
TWIA makes key decision on coverage for 53,620 second homes, beach cabins
On the same day Tropical Storm Edouard hit Southeast Texas, a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association committee has removed a proposal that could have changed win...
Local
Two trees block portion of Gladys Ave, solid waste hours extended after TS Edouard
City of Beaumont Solid Waste crews are working extended hours to catch up on regular trash collection and remove storm debris following Tropical Storm Edouard.R...
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UPDATE: U.S. Highway 69 reopens in Hardin County after water recedes
At the request of DPS, TxDOT is closing US 69 southbound and northbound at FM 1003 north of Kountze in Hardin County due to high water.Barricades are being placed, and motorists should seek an alternate route.Sheriff Ma...