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Can Beaumont ISD reverse years of declining scores? Superintendent unveils ambitious five-year plan
Can Beaumont ISD reverse years of declining scores? Superintendent unveils ambitious five-year plan 12newsnow.com
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Free Beaumont backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
Free Beaumont backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs 12newsnow.com
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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...
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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...
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'Less than a day's supply' | Beaumont blood center pleads for donors
'Less than a day's supply' | Beaumont blood center pleads for donors 12newsnow.com
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Beaumont event offers free prostate, diabetes and cholesterol screenings on Saturday
Beaumont event offers free prostate, diabetes and cholesterol screenings on Saturday 12newsnow.com
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Beaumont teen indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child
Beaumont teen indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child 12newsnow.com
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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...
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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...
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News Flash • Rogers Park Dog Park Grand Opening
News Flash • Rogers Park Dog Park Grand Opening City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
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Beaumont ISD may end Yondr pouch requirement under updated cellphone policy
Beaumont ISD may end Yondr pouch requirement under updated cellphone policy 12newsnow.com
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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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Jermaine Reeder guilty of murder in 2022 stabbing of Christopher Smith in Beaumont; sentenced to 75 years in prison
Jermaine Reeder guilty of murder in 2022 stabbing of Christopher Smith in Beaumont; sentenced to 75 years in prison 12newsnow.com
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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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Joseph Freeman found guilty of murder in the March 2022 shooting; sentenced to 60 years in prison
Joseph Freeman found guilty of murder in the March 2022 shooting; sentenced to 60 years in prison 12newsnow.com
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Two convicted felons arrested after Beaumont traffic stop leads to gun, drug seizure
Two convicted felons arrested after Beaumont traffic stop leads to gun, drug seizure 12newsnow.com
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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...
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Beaumont man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for armed tobacco store robbery
Beaumont man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for armed tobacco store robbery 12newsnow.com
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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...
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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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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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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...
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Beaumont police launch investigations after sex offender compliance checks
Beaumont police launch investigations after sex offender compliance checks 12newsnow.com
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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,...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Beaumont City Council awards $3.5M street repair contract to Texas Materials Group
Beaumont City Council awards $3.5M street repair contract to Texas Materials Group 12newsnow.com
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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."...
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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...
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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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Beaumont weighs $264K park camera expansion as leaders prioritize youth violence prevention
Beaumont weighs $264K park camera expansion as leaders prioritize youth violence prevention 12newsnow.com
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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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From sex offender restrictions to flood sensors: What Beaumont Council approved Tuesday
From sex offender restrictions to flood sensors: What Beaumont Council approved Tuesday 12newsnow.com
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Second suspect arrested after shots fired at elderly driver in Beaumont
Second suspect arrested after shots fired at elderly driver in Beaumont 12newsnow.com
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Beaumont ISD kicks off 'Elevate Beaumont' series to tackle district challenges
Beaumont ISD kicks off 'Elevate Beaumont' series to tackle district challenges 12newsnow.com
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Stonewood Hospice expands care with inpatient unit open to all hospice providers
A Southeast Texas hospice provider is expanding access to end-of-life care with a new inpatient unit inside The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, offering shor...
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Beaumont City Council elects Cory Crenshaw as mayor pro tempore
Beaumont City Council elects Cory Crenshaw as mayor pro tempore 12newsnow.com
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Trading card store offers $20,000 reward after Pokémon card burglary
A gaming store that sells trading cards in Silsbee is offering a $20,000 reward after four people broke into the business early Tuesday, stealing nearly all of...
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"I've never seen such a thing": Judge Stevens on man accused of throwing toddler from car
A man who was free on bond in a case Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens calls one of the most disturbing he's seen in his career, in which the suspect is accused of striking his girlfriend and causing her to fall...
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Baptist Ministers’ Union of Beaumont to kick off Citywide Youth Expo with free block party
The Baptist Ministers Union of Beaumont and Vicinity is kicking off its three-day citywide youth exposition with a free community block party this Saturday at M...
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Beaumont PD considers drones to help solve crimes amid privacy concerns
Beaumont PD considers drones to help solve crimes amid privacy concerns 12newsnow.com
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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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