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Lumberton ISD opens transfers to out-of-district students for a fee, drawing mixed reviews
A new transfer policy in Lumberton ISD is drawing mixed reactions as the district looks for new revenue amid declining enrollment and budget pressures.Lumberton...
safety
BREAKING: Teacher/coach arrested on charge of sexual assault - KFDM
BREAKING: Teacher/coach arrest...
safety
BREAKING: Teacher/coach arrested on charge of sexual assault
A newly-hired Jasper ISD coach and educator is jailed in Jefferson County on charges of sexual assault involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student at Hardin-Jefferson High School.Derek Peveto, 4...
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Waste Watch: Lamar State College audits reveal missing laptops, record-keeping failures
A new state audit found asset management and record-keeping problems at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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"Texans deserve to know how that happened": Rep wants answers about 'mistaken release'
A state representative is demanding answers about the 'mistaken release' of a capital murder suspect from Jefferson County who walked out of the Larry Gist State Jail at the end of March after serving a sentence for a se...
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Port Neches homeowner seeks answers after drivers push floodwater into her home
A Port Neches homeowner is demanding answers after she said drivers pushed floodwater into her home during a flooding event Sunday, leaving behind damage and ra...
Local
Groves homeowners question DD-7 pumps after heavy rain floods Southeast Texas
Homeowners in parts of Southeast Texas are raising concerns about Jefferson County Drainage District 7’s response after heavy rain flooded streets, homes and bu...
schools
Real-time classroom coaching to bring in-the-moment feedback, district’s new leader says
Beaumont Independent School District’s newly installed superintendent, Sandi Massey, says families should expect major instructional changes in the upcoming sch...
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City of Beaumont Reminds Residents of Free Mental Health Support - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
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Buna man re-indicted on new charge of Continuous Sex Abuse of Child, $1 million bond set
A judge has set bond at $1 million on a Buna man re-indicted on a new, disturbing charge alleging he sexually abused a child not once, but over a period of time, according to Sheriff Chuck Havard.Donald Colley, 35, of B...
Local
Nightly I-10 westbound closures at Cardinal Interchange begin June 23
Drivers traveling through the Cardinal Interchange in Beaumont should prepare for overnight closures and detours as work continues on the I-10/U.S. 69 interchan...
safety
Woman arrested after victim critically injured in Nederland stabbing caught on camera
A woman is jailed in Jefferson County on charges linked to a stabbing, and an affidavit KFDM obtained from Magistrate Marc DeRouen indicates it was captured on surveillance video.The suspect is Lakotah Philley, 29, of Ne...
safety
The 'buzz' in Orange County: Workers collect millions of bees after truck crash
Workers removed up to two million bees after a truck carrying hives overturned in a ditch Sunday morning in Orange County.Christie Ray of Queen Bee Supply provided the video and photos to KFDM. You can see and hear the...
Local
Storm knocks out power to about 3,300 Entergy customers in Jefferson, Orange counties
Storm-related power outages left thousands of Southeast Texas customers without electricity late Thursday morning, according to utility outage maps.Entergy’s ou...
safety
Bee on alert: stay-in notice issued near 1130 Colony Drive after hive haul flips
People in the area of 1130 Colony Drive in Orange were urged by Orange County ESD#4 to stay indoors after an 18-wheeler carrying beehives overturned, leaving a...
business
Southeast Texas rolls out community-built guide to Black-owned businesses
If you’re looking for a fresh way to celebrate Juneteenth — and maybe discover your next favorite meal, service or shop — Southeast Texas has you covered with a...
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Port Arthur’s Gail Pellum passes Juneteenth mission to next generation after 40 years
As Juneteenth celebrations in Port Arthur wound down Thursday night, longtime community leader Gail Pellum said the meaning behind the holiday will not fade.Jun...
safety
BREAKING: Task Force arrests suspect for 2024 shooting on Harrison Street
The Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force has added to its list of felons taken into custody in connection with gun crimes in the area.Beaumont Police, working alongside members of the Task Force, arrested 21-year-old...
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Galveston-Bolivar ferry service resumes after dredging, still long waits
Travelers planning to use the Galveston-Bolivar ferry route Monday morning should expect a temporary service interruption while crews dredge.
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Port Arthur opens expanded animal shelter with more space, on-site spay and neuter care
Port Arthur’s new animal shelter is significantly larger than the city’s previous facility, adding space for more animals and expanding on-site services aimed a...
safety
New developments: PAPD searching for two juveniles possibly linked to shooting
Port Arthur Police at this hour are searching for two juveniles who may be connected to a shooting, according to information Chief Tim Duriso provided to KFDM.The victim was shot in the head at about 9 p.m. Wednesday on...
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Hack attack: 3 million Texas hunters, anglers caught up in cyber breach
More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers may have had personal information exposed.
Local
Juneteenth events Friday and Saturday span Port Arthur, Beaumont, Orange and Galveston
Communities across Southeast Texas are marking Juneteenth with parades, festivals, music, cultural performances and family activities Friday and Saturday.Junete...
government
Texas adds thousands of jobs, Beaumont-PA has fourth highest jobless rate in Texas
The unemployment rate in Beaumont-Port Arthur has increased from month-to-month and year-to-year, according to a report just out today from the Texas Workforce Commission.The jobless rate was 5.4% in April, when the most...
schools
Nehemiah's Vision pays tribute to young volunteers who help rebuild homes, lives
An organization that focuses on rebuilding and remodeling following storms and other disasters honored young students who took time out of their summer break to help.Nehemiah's Vision hosted an appreciation dinner Thursd...
safety
VA credits alert staff with averting tragedy seconds before clinic roof collapsed
The Veterans Administration is providing new details about the roof collapse at the Beaumont VA Clinic, crediting alert staff with spotting the approaching danger and getting everyone out safely before the roof caved in....
safety
Owners praised for restoring Beaumont’s historic Gilbert Building after June 6 fire
A fire that tore through Beaumont’s historic Gilbert Building on June 6, 2024, left parts of the 124-year-old downtown landmark “beyond repair” and forced some...
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Remembering community leader Michael Thomas Wolf: 'Legacy of love and service'
FROM BROUSSARD'SMichael Thomas Wolf lived a legacy of love and service throughout his 80+ years. His smile and his optimism were contagious.Michael was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1945, to Madeleine...
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Beaumont United’s Trey Tillman launches mentorship week to steer kids from violence
A Beaumont United basketball standout is using his success on the court to create opportunities off of it, launching a weeklong mentorship effort aimed at keepi...
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Beaumont ISD’s Massey expects to complete superintendent certification program this month
Beaumont ISD’s new superintendent, Sandi Massey, tells Fox Southeast Texas anchor Erika Harris she will meet certification requirements this month.is spending...
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Mosquitoes expected to surge in Jefferson County after days of heavy rain
After days of heavy rain across Jefferson County, mosquito control officials say residents should expect to see more mosquitoes in the coming days as standing w...
parks
Rumor vs. reality: What social media is getting wrong about Parkdale Mall's future
Rumors circulating on social media that Parkdale Mall is closing are not supported by the facts.
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Betting big: Tribe breaks ground on East Texas casino resort; view new renderings
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the future Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett.
safety
Investigators issue final Camp Mystic report detailing cascading failures during flooding
Camp Mystic did not have state-required written emergency plans or adequate evacuation measures that could have prevented the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors in last year’s July 4 flood, state-appointed investiga...
safety
PAPD searching for shooter after victim struck in the head and injured
Port Arthur police are searching for a gunman after a man was struck in the head and injured by a bullet.Police Chief Tim Duriso tells KFDM investigators believe the man was shot on Lincoln Avenue at about 9 p.m. Wednesd...
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Beaumont Comprehensive Plan and Design Charrette - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
Beaumont Comprehensive Plan and Design Charrette City of B...
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Storms leave hundreds without power in Southeast Texas
Storms packing wind and rain have moved out of Southeast Texas, but they've left more than 1,000 Entergy customers without power.A check of theEntergy outage mapat 9:30 a.m. shows about 950 customers in Jefferson Count...
schools
Weight room named after Ayden and David Burt
A crowd of over 150 students, parents and dignitaries gathered on Wednesday morning to dedicate and have a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Burt Family Strength and Conditioning Facility. The facility is an 1800 square foo...
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Tropical Storm Arthur sends surf, sand and debris over Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula
Tropical Storm Arthur churned up high surf, flooding and debris along the Bolivar Peninsula, pushing water, sand and trash across stretches of Highway 87 and fo...