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BREAKING: Former Anahuac Chamber director indicted, accused of stealing from Gatorfest
KFDM News has learned the Chambers County grand jury has indicted the former Anahuac Chamber of Commerce executive director on charges of stealing between $30,000 and $150,000, and possibly more, in funds that were linke...
schools
Lumberton ISD to unveil salon-style program to prepare students for jobs after graduation
Lumberton ISD is turning four former classrooms at Lumberton High School into a salon-style cosmetology lab designed to help students enter the workforce as soo...
schools
First on KFDM: TEA reassigns former BISD superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen
The Texas Education Agency tells KFDM News it has reassigned former BISD superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen.KFDM first reported the news at 5 p.m. today.A TEA spokesman says Dr. Allen has been reassigned to a position of A...
safety
JUST IN: DPS says passenger killed when driver crashes into dump truck near Sea Rim
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a 67-year-old passenger died when the driver crashed into the back of a dump truck Friday afternoon on State Highway 87 near Sea Rim State Park.The preliminary crash investigati...
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UPDATE: Child listed as Critical Missing back safe with family
The Beaumont Police Department says a child listed as critical missing is safely back home with his family.9-year-old David Manuel had been last seen at about 1 p.m. today at the apartments located at 3255 Elmira Street....
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Layers of protection: Certified swim instructor on ways to reduce toddler tragedies
It's impossible to completely eliminate tragedies involving toddlers and young children on the water, but experts are offering guidance to help give them a fighting chance and save lives.KFDM reached out to Megan Pounder...
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Jefferson County juror says murder conviction, 75-year sentence was right call
A Jefferson County juror who helped convict 25-year-old Jermaine Reeder of murder said the panel faced a difficult decision in weighing how long Reeder should s...
safety
BREAKING: Fatal crash on Highway 87 before Sea Rim State Park
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a 67-year-old passenger died when the driver crashed into the back of a dump truck Friday afternoon on State Highway 87 near Sea Rim State Park.The preliminary crash investigati...
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Woman knocked out in ditch after violent attack; tattoo-faced suspect had brass knuckles
A woman was found unconscious in a roadside ditch after what investigators say was a brutal early morning attack that left three people battered and prompted deputies to investigate a possible explosive device inside the...
safety
BREAKING: Motorcycle driver critically injured in Lumberton crash
First responders are working a crash that critically injured a motorcycle driver, according to information Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins provided to KFDM News.The crash was reported at about 1 this afternoon on Wa...
schools
Beaumont ISD superintendent discusses aggressive plan to boost student achievement
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey delivered a blunt assessment of the district’s academic performance Thursday night as preliminary state accountability...
parks
UPDATE: Toddler in critical condition after she's found in backyard pool, mom did CPR
A toddler is in critical condition after the 19-month-old girl was found in her family's backyard pool close to Nederland, and first responders tell us her mother did CPR until paramedics and deputies got on scene.Water...
parks
City may condemn Jefferson House if repairs aren't made, risking tenant displacement
Raw sewage, standing water and mosquitoes have plagued the parking lot at Jefferson House Apartments at Delaware and Lucas for months, residents say, creating w...
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Beaumount ramps up storm sewer mapping and pipe cleaning to speed drainage
Street flooding after a summer downpour is a familiar problem in Beaumont, and while the water eventually recedes, some residents say it does not go down quickl...
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Jury decides on 75 years after deliberating five minutes before convicting man of murder
A jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court may have set a record in Jefferson County for a speedy verdict after deliberating about five minutes late Thursday morning before convicting 25-year-old Jermaine Ree...
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Jury in Judge Raquel West's court decides on 60 years in prison for convicted killer
A jury in Judge Raquel West's court on Thursday convicted a defendant of murder and decided on 60 years punishment in prison for shooting a man to death next to a parked Cadillac. He faced up to life in prison.The judge...
business
Tip leads game wardens to freezer full of protected wildlife
A Texas woman is facing multiple wildlife-related charges after game wardens say they discovered more than a dozen protected animals stored in freezers inside h...
schools
Texas Connections Academy opens enrollment for 2026-2027 school year
Texas Connections Academy is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. The tuition-free online public school offers an engaging onlin...
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JUST IN: Jury deliberates 5 minutes before convicting defendant of murder in stabbing
A jury in Judge John Stevens' Criminal District Court may have set a record in Jefferson County for a speedy verdict after deliberating for about five minutes late Thursday morning before convicting a defendant of murder...
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One shot, no suspect, no answers: Ayden Burt's death a mystery two years later
Nearly two years after a beloved Jasper teacher and coach was struck by a single bullet while sitting with friends at a crowded San Antonio rooftop bar, the investigation remains at a standstill—and the person responsibl...
schools
Buna ISD’s new bus policy raises concerns for parents ahead of school start
A new transportation policy in Buna ISD set to take effect when students return to class next month is drawing concern from some parents and grandparents who sa...
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BPD: Multiple registered sex offenders found out of compliance during citywide crackdown
A sweeping enforcement operation targeting registered sex offenders across Beaumont has uncovered multiple alleged violations, prompting new criminal investigations and the possibility of additional charges.On Wednesday,...
parks
Jury in Judge Raquel West's court convicts defendant of murder in shooting death
A jury on Thursday found a defendant guilty of murder in the shooting of a man found dead on the ground next to a parked Cadillac.Joseph Charles Freeman Jr., 23, is charged with murder in the March 28, 2022 shooting deat...
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Southeast Texas game wardens urge boaters to stay cautious as Bertha nears
Southeast Texas game wardens are preparing for strong winds and rough waters as a tropical storm watch remains in effect because of Bertha, urging anyone planni...
schools
Beaumont ISD ends Yondr pouch program after one year under strict no-phone policy
Beaumont ISD is ending its Yondr pouch program one year after the district implemented a strict no-phone policy, shifting to new rules that will allow students...
safety
No life-threatening injuries after DPS says driver pulls into path of car with children
Three children and an adult didn't suffer any life-threatening injuries after the DPS says the driver of an SUV crashed into their car on Highway 96 at the intersection with Recreational Road 255 in norther Jasper County...
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Entergy Texas prepares year-round for the 2026 hurricane season
While hurricane season officially began June 1st, Entergy Texas crews prepare for severe weather year-round through storm response training, proactive maintenan...
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Jasper County collision injures multiple people, including children
As many as four people, mostly children, were taken by ambulance to a hospital following a two-vehicle collision Tuesday night in the northern part of Jasper County, according to our media partner, Mike Lout with KJAS Ra...
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Beaumont city manager makes proactive building code enforcement a downtown priority
Beaumont’s new city manager is signaling a tougher approach to building code enforcement as the city pushes to revitalize downtown, with leaders emphasizing tha...
government
You can 'call Crenshaw' Beaumont Mayor Pro Tempore
'Call Crenshaw' is Cory Crenshaw's calling card as an attorney.Now, you can call him Beaumont Mayor Pro Tempore.City Council voted unanimously in favor of Crenshaw becoming Mayor Pro Tem.At-Large Councilman Albert "A.J."...
safety
Beaumont police make second arrest after bullet nearly hits elderly driver's head
Beaumont police have arrested a second suspect accused in last week's shooting that narrowly missed an elderly driver's head.Twenty-year-old Michael Doyle was t...
parks
Stagnant, foul-smelling water pools for months at Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont
Residents at the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont say they have been dealing for months with foul-smelling, dirty stagnant water that has pooled in the co...
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Murder defendant's puzzling response when asked if he pleads guilty or not guilty
The defendant in a murder trial made a stunning statement Wednesday morning before testimony even got underway in the courtroom of Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens.Judge John Stevens: "Jermaine Jamarcus Reeder,...
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Entergy restoring power after thunderstorms knock out electricity to thousands
Thunderstorms rolling into Jefferson County late this afternoon are packing lightning and gusty winds, and thousands of Entergy customers are feeling the impact.The Entergy outage mapshows more than 3,000 Entergy custom...
parks
Deliberations resume Thursday in murder trial, victim's body found next to car
The trial of a defendant charged with shooting and killing a man found in a parked Cadillac is now in the hands of the jury.Joseph Charles Freeman Jr., 23, is charged with murder in the March 28, 2022 shooting death of...
safety
UPDATE: AMBER Alert ends after missing one-year-old boy found safe
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for help in finding one-year old Taelin Calloway-Sorrells, the focus of an AMBER Alert issued Wednesday morning.He was last seen with 26-year-old Taylor C...
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Beaumont downtown business owners urge city to curb crime, support existing shops
Downtown Beaumont business owners say efforts to revitalize the area will fall short unless the city and law enforcement do more to protect the businesses alrea...
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Powerball goes global: What the big change means for American players
Powerball is officially going international. Ticket sales begin today in the United Kingdom.
safety
POLL: Does crime hurt downtown Beaumont’s chances for growth?
A downtown Beaumont business owner is asking city leaders and police to take stronger action against what she describes as repeated criminal activity affecting...
government
Beaumont Mayor Roy West joins bipartisan push to protect SNAP funding
Beaumont Mayor Roy West has joined more than 210 bipartisan mayors from across the country in urging Congress to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutriti...