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schools
Lumberton High School has moved up from a “B” to an “A” in its latest campus rating, part of a broader districtwide climb that leaders say came from consistent,...
parks
If you're one of the many fans of the popular Chloe's Burgers in Parkdale Mall, the owner wants us to share that you won't be able to get your hands on one for at least a week.Owner Brandon Rodriguez tells KFDM a problem...
News
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian collision in Orange County, according to information DPS Sgt. Shana Clark provided to KFDM News.The auto-pedestrian collision was reported at...
safety
A woman with eight prior DWI charges has racked up another one after endangering other drivers before she was stopped on Highway 69, according to information Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins provided to KFDM News.61-...
schools
Empty desks in Beaumont ISD classrooms have raised concerns about how many students are missing school just days into the new year, prompting Superintendent San...
schools
Vidor ISD is taking extra precautions after confirming cases of scabies at Vidor High School, prompting additional cleaning and health measures across campus.The district said the situation primarily involves Vidor High...
News
It was a remarkable day inside Orange County courtrooms.On August 20, two different juries handed down two separate life sentences in unrelated murder cases, delivering justice for families whose lives were forever chang...
News
A jury in Judge John Stevens' court has convicted Brandon Deion Charles Jr., 20, of murder in the July 2023 killing of 29-year-old Jhamiah Dixon.The, jury deliberated for about two hours and returned with the verdict at...
Local
A familiar sound in Beaumont’s West End is about to become a lot less familiar.The City of Beaumont has received official confirmation from the Federal Railroad Administration that the suspension of the West End Quiet Zo...
News
A Tyler County woman will spend years behind bars after pleading guilty to felony animal cruelty charges stemming from a horrific investigation that uncovered more than 130 dead dogs on her Colmesneil property.Ashley Daw...
safety
A fourth suspect in a business burglary is jailed in Jasper County.Sheriff Chuck Havard says Jasper County investigators, with assistance from the Silsbee Police Department, the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Local
Beaumont’s top city employees are paid less than their counterparts in Waco and Killeen in several key positions, according to a comparison of salary data from...
safety
All lanes of Highway 96 have reopened after an 18-wheeler carrying petroleum crude oil caught fire south of Kirbyville, shutting down traffic in both directions.Both northbound lanes and one of two southbound lanes had r...
News
Three years after Aaron Ray was found stabbed in the chest and killed inside a home in Orange, the woman investigators say was responsible, his girlfriend at the time, is now behind bars.Shambree Nicole Herrin, 30, was a...
government
Beaumont Independent School District trustees voted Thursday night to revise the district’s student discipline standards, including ending corporal punishment,...
safety
As people turn to HaveIBeenFlocked.com to see whether police searched their license plates, KFDM is taking a broader look at how often agencies use Flock here....
safety
After five hours of negotiations between the city of Orange and the firefighters union, the two sides still had not reached an agreement on a new contract.The O...
News
Malibu, a horse now being called “Poppy” by the staff caring for her, is gaining strength after being seized nine days ago and taken to Equine Medicine and Surg...
business
For nearly three decades, the smell of freshly-baked bread and the promise of a familiar Schlotzsky’s sandwich have been part of life along Dowlen Road.Now, one longtime Beaumont restaurant has served its final sandwich....
News
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to highlight the health benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of providing support and resources to mothe...
safety
Beaumont police today revealed details surrounding a victim of a shooting call at Golden Chick on Concord, telling KFDM the victim was shot while he was driving and pulled into the restaurant for help.Officers responded...
Local
Girls’ Haven is inviting the Southeast Texas community to roll the dice for a good cause at its annual Casino Night on Friday, September 25, at the Downtown Eve...
schools
A woman who was hired to help children and young teenagers at the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center is now accused of an improper relationship with one of them.Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, 46, of La Marque...
News
A Hardin County jury has acquitted Dr. Alex Arnold of manslaughter in the 2024 death of his grandmother, Doris, after she came into contact with an electric cat...
safety
The parking lot of a popular Beaumont restaurant has turned into a crime scene.Beaumont Police, Fire, and EMS rushed to Golden Chick, 4940 Concord Road near Lucas, at about 8:15 p.m. on a victim of a shooting call.Assist...
safety
Beaumont’s fire department staffing shortage has driven a steep rise in overtime costs, adding pressure to the city’s budget in recent years.City figures show B...
safety
Dry conditions are raising fire concerns across Jefferson County, prompting fire officials to urge residents to think twice before burning debris.Fire officials...
government
On Monday, the Jasper County Judge and Commissioners Court accepted what is believed to be the largest donation in the history of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.Mark Harken and Tommy Harken Jr. generously donated two...
News
A tense confrontation unfolded in Judge John Stevens' courtroom during a felony theft announcement hearing for Wilton Joseph Sylvester. Facing enhanced charges due to a long history of theft, the defendant found his atti...
government
After nearly four hours of debate and multiple rejected proposals, Beaumont City Council voted Tuesday night to set a proposed property tax rate a little more t...
safety
First responders in Beaumont didn't have to travel far to help victims of a violent collision that left a car on its side.The crash was reported at about 9 p.m. in the 3800 block of Washington Boulevard, just east of In...
safety
A Shelbyville man has been arrested after a multi-agency investigation into a burglary at the former Ray Craft boat plant.
schools
The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a former Hardin-Jefferson High School teacher and coach for Trafficking of Persons, linked to a former student.If convicted of the 2nd degree felony, he could face up to 20 y...
safety
An eight-year manhunt for a fugitive accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child came to a dramatic end when deputies say he tried to escape through a window — while his wife is now accused of helping him stay hidden...
News
Testimony resumes this morning in the murder trial of a man prosecutors say carried out a cold-blooded shooting — while the defense insists jurors are looking at the wrong person.Brandon Deion Charles Jr. is on trial in...
