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Tropical Storm Bertha prompts Southeast Texans to stock up on hurricane supplies
With Tropical Storm Bertha churning through the Gulf, some Southeast Texans who had not stocked up on supplies this hurricane season are now trying to catch up,...
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First responders help get driver out of overturned pickup truck after crash
A violent collision Monday night briefly trapped a driver in his overturned pickup truck.Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies and first responders from ESD #4 rushed to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. on State High...
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'A total waste of taxpayer money': Citizen asks why city workers sat at project for days
A taxpayer's questions about a city construction project have prompted City Hall to review whether crews can be used more efficiently.
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Drainage District 7 readies crews and flood gates for possible tropical storm
Jefferson County Drainage District 7 is ramping up preparations in case a tropical system impacts Southeast Texas, with crews clearing ditches and getting ready...
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Beaumont leaders move to expand real-time crime center cameras to all city parks
Beaumont city leaders are moving to expand surveillance cameras at parks across the city after high-profile shootings at Perlstein Park and Rogers Park earlier...
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Names released of men killed after 130 mph chase ends when Mercedes crashes into bayou
Police are identifying the men killed when their Mercedes crashed into Adams Bayou following a July 11 chase at speeds of up to 130 mph that ended when the car plunged into Adams Bayou.Sgt. Isaac Henry with the Orange Po...
safety
Young man killed in head-on crash remembered for love of family, friends, golfing skills
A young man from Village Mills who lost his life in a head-on crash the DPS says was caused by another driver traveling in the wrong lane, is remembered by those who knew him best for his love of family, friends, work, g...
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Lutcher Theater opens ticket sales for much-anticipated 2026-2027 season
The Lutcher Theater has officially opened ticket sales for its highly anticipated 2026-2027 season, offering audiences another unforgettable lineup of Broadway...
safety
5-year-old boy who was focus of AMBER Alert found dead in lake
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says it's saddened to report that the body of five-year-old Edward Hall, who was reported missing on Sunday, July 19, has been located.Edward's body was found by Texas EquuSearch & R...
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Revenge porn suspect arrested on new Orange County warrant, could face jail time
Revenge porn suspect Jessica Janell Crawford, 40, was arrested Saturday night outside of a Bridge City restaurant on an Orange County warrant for allegedly violating bond on previous charges unrelated to the new revenge...
schools
Former WB Bruins principal now soaring with the Hawks at HJISD
Nicholas Phillips, the longtime educator who stepped down as principal at West Brook High School, is the new principal at Hardin-Jefferson Junior High. He posted a note June 4 about choosing to resign from West Brook, sa...
safety
Fugitive fled SETX after warrants, arrested in Gulfport, Mississippi
A Southeast Texas fugitive wanted on multiple warrants was arrested in Mississippi after investigators tracked him to Gulfport.Beaumont Police Department’s Spec...
government
Election integrity, Jefferson County clerk says election system is secure
With election integrity again under scrutiny nationally, Jefferson County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Helberg said her office has safeguards in place to protect local...
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Southeast Texas 4-year-old with Stage 4 Kidney Disease needs living donor
A 4-year-old boy from Southeast Texas who loves Buzz Lightyear, Lego blocks and riding his four-wheeler is facing a life-altering fight far beyond his years.Lay...
safety
BACK BEHIND BARS: Lumberton man accused of explosive school pickup outburst arrested again
A Lumberton man who admitted guilt in a volatile confrontation at a Lumberton elementary school is back behind bars after authorities say he violated the terms of his probation.Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said J...
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Suspect accused of spitting on, punching hospital security guard inside ER
Another alleged assault on hospital staff has landed a Southeast Texas man behind bars.According to Beaumont police, 26-year-old Zachary Kirkpatrick of Orange was arrested early Friday morning after investigators say he...
government
Port Arthur leaders seek higher pipeline permit fees, updates to decades-old rules
Port Arthur leaders are moving to update decades-old pipeline permit fees and rewrite the city’s pipeline ordinance, saying the current rules have allowed pipel...
safety
Suspect accused of firing shot that narrowly missed elderly driver's head
Police say an elderly driver is lucky he wasn't struck by a bullet fired toward his car at a Beaumont intersection.Officers have arrested Ray'Darin Glaude, 23, on a charge of Aggravated Assault in connection with the sh...
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Historic honor: Sour Lake's downtown earns national recognition, preserving oil legacy
One of Southeast Texas' most historic communities has earned one of the nation's highest preservation honors.The Sour Lake Downtown Historic District has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places,...
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If lightning strikes twice, you could become an instant billionaire
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a billionaire overnight, this weekend may offer your best shot yet.Texas lottery players have two chances to strike it rich as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combine for a sta...
safety
JUST IN: Victim identified in fatal Bridge City crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday identified a man killed when a driver crashed into his minivan, parked in front of a Bridge City home, as 67-year-old Gabino Carranza, who lived there with his wife, also i...
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Gift of Life urges men to schedule Free Prostate Cancer, Health screenings for July 25th
The Gift of Life's Men's Health & Prostate Cancer Screening Program arrives in Beaumont July 25th. Organizers are encouraging men across Southeast Texas to take...
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Southeast Texas Food Bank awarded grant expanding weekend meals for children
The Southeast Texas Food Bank has received a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help provide nutritious meals for local children when...
schools
Port of Beaumont tour shows middle, high school students local career opportunities
The Port of Beaumont became a classroom near the water for about two dozen middle and high school students who toured the facility and learned about career path...
business
Water main break triggers boil water notice for Bevil Oaks homes, businesses
A boil water notice issued after a water main break is forcing residents and a popular restaurant in Bevil Oaks to change daily routines as they wait for test r...
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Past doesn't define future: Two young men recognized for turning lives around
They were once behind bars.Today, they stood before community leaders, law enforcement officers and elected officials—not as criminals, but as living proof that redemption is possible.In a powerful and emotional ceremony...
government
Beaumont councilman says misread water meters could cost city millions in revenue
As Beaumont leaders grapple with budget pressures, a City Council member says the city may be missing out on millions of dollars in water and sewer revenue beca...
safety
Affidavit: Men threw Joshua Larkin's shotgun in Neches to preserve alibi in alleged murder
The years-long investigation into the disappearance and presumed murder of Joshua Larkin has taken another significant turn, with investigators arresting a fifth suspect they say helped destroy crucial evidence after Lar...
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Homeowner’s house razed after Nederland church expansion dispute settles
A zoning dispute over a major church expansion in Nederland has ended in a mediated settlement, and the neighboring homeowner who sued has since had his house t...
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MISSING FOR WEEKS: Search for man who vanished after release from hospital
A desperate multi-county search is underway for a Southeast Texas man who vanished after being released from a Montgomery County hospital, leaving his family fearing for his safety.Search efforts now involve Texas EquuSe...
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New top prosecutor takes office in Tyler County
Brooke Koi was officially sworn in Thursday as Tyler County's Criminal District Attorney after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to fill the vacancy created when former District Attorney Lucas Babin stepped down be...
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David Bernsen honored by State Bar of Texas for 50 years in the legal profession
David E. Bernsen, founder of The Bernsen Law Firm, has been recognized by the State Bar of Texas in honor of 50 years in the legal profession.Bernsen was among 1,209 attorneys licensed in 1976 recognized during the 2026...
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BREAKING: One dead after pickup crashes into minivan, pushes it into home in Bridge City
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning fatal crash in which a pickup truck veered off a state highway in Bridge City and crashed into a minivan, pushing it into a home.The DPS says the cr...
government
Inside Beaumont's FY2027 Budget: What City Council Considered During Its Budget Workshop - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
Inside Beaumont's FY2027 Budget: What City Council Considered During Its Budget Workshop</...
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Beaumont mayor says reducing violence starts with adults building relationships with youth
Reducing violence in Beaumont will take more than police work, Mayor Roy West said, as the city’s Mayor’s Coalition Against Violence pushes for more adults to b...
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Prestigious honor: Court Coordinator for Judge John Stevens in national spotlight
Jefferson County Criminal District Court Coordinator Lacey Simon has achieved a rare national honor, graduating as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management (ICM) in a ceremony held at the U.S. Supreme Court in Wash...
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Beaumont weighs spending cuts, possible tax hike to close budget gap
Beaumont city leaders are beginning what they described as a difficult effort to close a growing gap between what the city spends and what it brings in, weighin...
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Beaumont residents say toilet flushing problems have persisted for years
Toilets that won’t flush properly have been a long-running problem for some Beaumont residents, with complaints stretching back years across multiple parts of t...
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POLL: What should Beaumont do to cut spending and balance the budget?
Beaumont city leaders are reviewing the city’s financial outlook as they begin shaping the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, with spending cuts, revenue options...