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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...
safety
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...
safety
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...
safety
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...
safety
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...
schools
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...
News
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...
schools
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...
safety
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...
safety
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...
schools
Judge warns convicted former BISD contractor: At this rate, repayment could take 100 years
A former Beaumont ISD electrical contractor who owes the school district more than $1.1 million in court-ordered restitution told a judge Friday he is struggling to find work because he is a convicted felon.Judge John St...
library
Polk County animal rescue group says law enforcement 'spreading misinformation'
A woman who runs a non-profit animal rescue organization and sanctuary called Wildlife Wonderland in Polk County tells KFDM News the Sheriff's Office isn't truthful in many of its statements about the site, calling claim...
government
Lumberton ISD faces budget squeeze, considers tax election to help fund employee raises
Lumberton ISD is tightening its belt to protect classrooms and keep its teachers and staff competitive — but the district says rising costs and declining enrollment are pushing its budget to the brink.District officials...
News
Who would do this? Animal care workers outraged, race to rescue cat covered in red
A cat wandering the League City community with what appears to be red dye or paint covering parts of her fur has captured the attention — and concern — of residents.Now, League City Animal Care is working to get her safe...
safety
19-year-old driver in hit-and-run had open alcohol containers in pickup, police say
A 19-year-old driver who police say fled after a crash that sent a fuel truck into the ABC 7 studios had multiple open containers of alcohol inside his pickup,...
Local
Massive Beaumont sinkhole nearly filled in only days after swallowing pickup truck
The massive sinkhole that swallowed a pickup truck in west Beaumont now looks dramatically different.City crews are nearing the finish line on repairs to the sinkhole that opened early Sunday morning at the intersection...
News
Pioneering Women luncheon honors eight industrial leaders in SETX
Women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries were celebrated Thursday morning at the Pioneering Women annual luncheon.A crowd gathered at...
safety
Truck driver charged with DWI released on bond, affidavit details arrest
A commercial truck driver arrested on a DWI charge following a crash in Lumberton is now out of jail on bond, and KFDM has obtained an affidavit detailing the circumstances surrounding the investigation.Demarcus Bruno, 4...
Local
BPD Harbor Hospice Butterfly Release
Event date: August 8, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 700 Crockett St Beaumont, TX 77701 Description: Event Centre
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Hardin County man loses thousands to alleged scammer who siphons money from accounts
A Florida man is behind bars after investigators say he played a role in an elaborate fraud scheme that tricked a Hardin County resident into handing over sensitive banking information, debit cards and thousands of dolla...
business
Rao’s Bakery celebrates 85 years of business
A longtime Beaumont business celebrated a sweet milestone Wednesday as Rao’s Bakery marked 85 years of serving Southeast Texas.To commemorate the anniversary, t...
safety
BREAKING: Sources tell KFDM federal indictment accuses Tom Flanagan of PPP loan fraud
Multiple sources tell KFDM News that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Beaumont businessman Tom Flanagan, not related to the Gilbert Building fire, but alleging fraud linked to the Paycheck Protec...
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Three Texas Game Wardens. Three Ultimate Sacrifices. Their Service Will Never Be Forgotten
Texas Game Wardens know their badge represents more than protecting wildlife and enforcing the law—it represents a willingness to risk everything in service to others.Over the past nine days, Texas has marked the line-of...
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Jail contraband plot: Inmate, girlfriend, second prisoner charged with smuggling tobacco
An alleged plan to sneak tobacco into the Jasper County Jail has led to charges against two prisoners and the girlfriend of one of the men, after investigators uncovered what Sheriff Chuck Havard described as a coordinat...
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CDL licenses: rules of the road
A commercial truck driver’s day starts long before the engine turns over, with a careful inspection meant to keep big rigs and everyone around them safe.At Lama...
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Energy Transfer’s Blue Marlin pipeline plan across Sabine Lake draws scrutiny
A proposed offshore oil export project tied to a new pipeline route across Sabine Lake is moving forward in Southeast Texas, setting up a clash between promised...
safety
Commercial truck driver charged with DWI in Lumberton crash has criminal record
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released a booking photo Wednesday night of a commercial truck driver charged with DWI after his 18-wheeler crashed and overturned during the first day back-to-school morning rush hour...
safety
'Dig's up:' Deputies recover stolen $45,000 excavator, arrest East Texas man
A stolen excavator worth approximately $45,000 has been recovered following a coordinated investigation.
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BREAKING: Liberty County escapee charged in revenge porn case captured 2,300 miles away
An inmate who escaped from custody while receiving medical treatment at a Kingwood hospital has been captured nearly three weeks later in Washington state....
Local
Beaumont libraries face possible cuts to programs and operating hours amid budget crunch
Beaumont’s public libraries could see shorter operating hours and changes to key programs as city leaders look for ways to cut spending and bolster the city’s g...
safety
BREAKING: 14-year sentence for man convicted in case linked to 80 bullets fired
The jury has decided on 14 years in prison for a man it convicted in of Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon in a trial linked to what prosecutors call a crime scene that looked more like a war zone.80 bullets went fl...
safety
POLL: Are current CDL rules strict enough to keep unsafe commercial drivers off the road?
A KFDM story about an 18-wheeler driver arrested for DWI after a crash in Lumberton is raising questions about public safety and how closely commercial drivers...
Local
Clear the Shelter Adoption Event
Event dates: August 1, 2026 - August 29, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Location: 1884 Pine St. Beaumont, TX 77703 Description: Beaumont Animal Care...
safety
BREAKING: Man convicted in shooting: 80 bullets went flying, some nearly hit infant
The jury has convicted a man in a trial linked to what prosecutors call a crime scene that looked more like a war zone.Dozens of bullets went flying near a Port Arthur liquor store and across a street in 2024, some nearl...
safety
BREAKING: Truck driver in Lumberton arrested for DWI after crash on back-to-school day
Lumberton Police arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler for DWI after he crashed his big rig and it overturned on US 96, spilling wooden pallets onto the road and creating another traffic challenge on the first day back to...
schools
BREAKING: 18-wheeler carrying pallets overturns on first day back to school in Lumberton
The usual first day of school traffic in Lumberton had an unexpected new challenge after an 18-wheeler overturned southbound on US 96 at Lorrie Lane near the post office in Lumberton, spilling wooden pallets onto the roa...
library
Save College Tuition With Ap & Sat Math
Event date: August 15, 2026 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 1605 Dowlen Rd Beaumont, TX 77706 Description: R. C. Miller Library