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EMS transports a number of people from LNG plant with potential food poisoning symptoms
The Port Arthur Health Department is investigating what it calls possible food poisoning symptoms that have sickened a number of workers at Golden Pass LNG.Fire Chief Robert Havens tells KFDM they began getting phone cal...
business
100,000 square feet of growth: Dunham's Sports coming to Central Mall
The new owner of Central Mall is revealing another addition in a wave of store announcements and openings since he took over the property in Port Arthur.Joe Aref says Dunham's Sports will move into the 100,000 square foo...
schools
Beaumont ISD targets higher attendance after finishing last year at 89.6%
Beaumont ISD is asking parents, staff and community members to help tackle a problem Superintendent Sandi Massey says “is not looking very good” right now: stud...
business
Beaumont business owner cites safety concerns amid trespassing by homeless near store
Safety concerns tied to trespassing and loitering by people experiencing homelessness near a Beaumont boutique have left the business owner saying the situation...
News
CenterPoint reports customer data breach
CenterPoint Energy says personal information belonging to some customers was obtained by an unauthorized third party in a data breach.The Houston-based utility...
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Murder or justified killing? Testimony underway in west end shooting case
The prosecution calls it murder. The defense says it was self-defense and the lawful protection of property.Daryae Johnson, 25, is on trial for the July 30, 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Zavion Massey at the West En...
schools
Up, up and away: Enrollment skyrocketing at Lamar campuses
If you're looking for a great educational opportunity that can also help you find a good career, the Texas State University System says you don't have to leave Southeast Texas.Enrollment at member institutions is at a re...
Local
'Crosswalks’ Walking Tour invites all to explore downtown Beaumont’s past, explore future
A new walking tour is inviting residents and visitors to experience downtown Beaumont in a new way. “Crosswalks” is designed to put people on the sidewalks whil...
schools
What's bugging you? For some SPISD students, it's roaches in their school
The Sabine Pass School superintendent confirms the district is working with a pest control company and Texas A&M to deal with roaches and lovebugs.A concerned parent shared video and pictures last week with KFDM showing...