The Beaumont
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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...
Local
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...
News
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...
Local
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...
safety
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
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...
Local
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
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
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...
Local
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
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...
News
Port Arthur financial advisor and longtime community volunteer Tim Romero is serving as the 2026-2027 International President of Sertoma International.The appoi...
News
Rumors circulating on social media about a possible data center coming to Orange prompted city leaders to address residents’ concerns and clarify that no such p...
safety
A proposed youth mental health and behavioral services campus in Southeast Texas is being pitched as one way to curb juvenile crime and address what local leade...
safety
A young Louisiana mother should have been celebrating her 22nd birthday surrounded by family and friends.Instead, Asia Marie Scott’s birthday celebration ended in gunfire, and her young daughter was left without her moth...
Local
Beaumont ISD Statement Regarding the Pegasus ProgramFollowing a comprehensive review of the Pegasus Program, Beaumont ISD has determined that the program, as previously administered, is not fully aligned with Texas Educ...
News
A former East Texas deputy will face dozens of years in federal prison after admitting he persuaded a juvenile on at least two occasions to engage in sexually explicit conduct, recording the acts and sending the video, a...
safety
It was a smash-and-grab before sunrise at a Beaumont GameStop, where two masked burglars shattered their way into the store and quickly made off with a large haul of merchandise.Beaumont police were called to the GameSto...
Local
A familiar face on Southeast Texas television is marking a major milestone this month. Jim King is celebrating 20 years of his long-running television program,...
News
The Harbor Foundation will host its 14th Annual Butterfly Release on Saturday, Aug. 8, at a new location, the Great Lawn at Event Centre, 900 Crockett St. in do...
News
A man accused of firing a handgun in the direction of his son is jailed in Jasper County.Elijah Quillen, 47, is facing a charge of Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon.Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard says Deputy Da...
schools
One year ago, Beaumont ISD spent nearly a quarter-million dollars on a districtwide program to keep students off their cell phones.
schools
As Beaumont ISD prepares for the start of the school year, Superintendent Sandi Massey said the district is still in the middle of intensive training and staffi...
Local
Scammers posing as law enforcement are increasingly targeting people in Southeast Texas, trying to trick them into handing over money by claiming there’s a warr...
government
A Groves church said City Council members “answered their prayers” Monday night by approving a permit that clears the way for it to open after the city reviewed...
News
The political battle over Texas' booming data center industry escalated dramatically Monday, with opponents packing the State Capitol and pleading with Governor Greg Abbott to slam the brakes on an industry they say is t...
Local
The City of Beaumont is bringing back a familiar face to join the administrative team.City officials announced Monday that Laura Clark has been appointed as Beaumont's new Deputy City Manager, returning after nearly a d...
safety
As communities across the country increasingly question how automated license plate reader systems are being used, the Baytown Police Department is investigating allegations that one of its own officers may have misused...
government
A former Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce executive director has been indicted amid an ongoing investigation into alleged theft tied to the community’s Gator Fe...
safety
As the first day of school approaches in Lumberton ISD, district leaders say they are focused on making sure students and staff return to campuses where “everyo...
business
Event date: August 4, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 801 Main St, Beaumont First Floor Beaumont, TX 77701 Description: Council Chambers - City Hall...
safety
A Texas father is behind bars facing a capital murder charge after police say his 2-year-old daughter died alone inside a locked, sweltering vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking.The heartbreakin...
safety
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office says a home had working smoke alarms, giving a couple and their toddler precious time to escape a fire, but their infant sadly died in the flamesThe Westlake Fire Department res...
business
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church is inviting the Beaumont community to shop local, enjoy fellowship and support small businesses during its Community Baza...
News
KFDM News has learned the former Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce executive director has posted bond and was released from jail on charges of stealing between $30,000 and $150,000, and possibly more, in funds that were...
safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified 67-year-old Reginald Celestine of Beaumont as the driver who was killed when he crashed into the back of a dump truck Friday afternoon on State Highway 87 near Sea Rim...
parks
Gray skies didn’t keep young swimmers from making a splash at the BISD Natatorium next to Doggett Ford Park, where 409 Swim held a swim meet Saturday morning....
safety
An early Sunday morning crash sent a pickup truck off Highway 96 and into the woods about 6 miles north of Jasper, prompting a response from the Lake Rayburn Fi...
News
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...
