The case behind the face: New child sex crime charges filed against East Texas man
Three new charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child have been filed against Cody Allen Laviolette, 36.
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Early voting tops 37,000 in Jefferson County
Early voting numbers released by the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office show 37,025 people have cast ballots through Sunday night.Early voting began Monday, October 19 and runs through this Friday, October 30.Polls are open...
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Two victims flown to hospital after another Dam B bridge crash peels away guardrail
The Highway 190 bridge at Dam B is the site of yet another serious accident, this one destroying guardrail and leaving one vehicle precariously close to the water.Beech Grove VFD Chief Jamie Gunter says they responded a...
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Early voting total now approaches 35,000 in Jefferson County
Early voting turnout is now approaching 35,000 after six days in Jefferson County, and voters still have until Friday if they want to cast ballots ahead of the November 3 election.The total Saturday night of 34,932 is 10...
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BREAKING: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting identified as man from Silsbee
Silsbee Police identify the suspect killed in Friday's officer-involved shooting following a chase that began in Lumberton as Monty Clyde Riddle Jr., 33, from Silsbee.Silsbee Police Chief Shawn Blackwell says officers f...
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Early voting now tops 30,000 in Jefferson County
Early voting turnout has now surpassed 30,000 after five days in Jefferson County, and voters still have one week to go if they want to cast ballots ahead of the November 3 election.The total is 9,642 votes more than dur...
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Fourth domestic violence-linked homicide in two weeks highlights toll on families
A recent string of homicides linked to domestic violence has put a renewed focus on the lasting impact abuse can have on families, especially children, and the...
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Exposed gas lines left bare after Beaumont drainage project, residents demand action
Beaumont residents are again raising concerns about exposed gas lines in their neighborhood months after a city drainage project left utility lines visible.The...
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BREAKING: Suspect dead after shots fired following chase from Lumberton to Silsbee
A suspect has been shot and killed following a chase that began in Lumberton and ended in Silsbee, according to information Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins provided to KFDM News.The chase late Friday afternoon ended...