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Sheriff Chuck Havard appointed to serve on Border and Homeland Security Committee
Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard was recently appointed by the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Board to serve on the Border and Homeland Security Committee.His role on the committee, along with the other members, will...
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Tanker truck plunges off freeway near Purple Heart Bridge, no hazmat spill
Interstate 10 West has reopened after crews worked to upright a tanker truck that plunged off the highway on the Orange County side of the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge.Orange County ESD #1 Chief Robert Smith tells KFDM t...
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West End quiet zones reinforced, but North and East End still endure overnight horn noise
The blaring sound of train horns in Beaumont can be heard for miles, and some residents who live near the tracks say the noise has disrupted their lives for yea...
safety
Daughter of domestic violence victim reflects on father's arrest 29 years later
For 29 years, Emily Ross has carried the pain of losing her mother."I saw my mom," Emily told KFDM. "My mom left and she was alive. And then two days later, we found out that they were pulling her out of the pond."Sugie...
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Waste Watch: Local cases part of feds' new $245 million COVID loan fraud sweep
The pandemic-era rush for relief money may have faded from view, but federal prosecutors are still working through the financial fallout.
safety
Parents charged with murder in toddlers’ deadly RV fire had previous CPS history
Two parents charged with murder in the deaths of their two toddlers in an August RV fire have a history with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, according to the agency.Matthew Chambers, 39, and Meagh...
safety
Third arrest in homecoming party shooting, $800,000 bail set for teen brothers
A magistrate has set bail at $800,000 each for two teenage brothers charged with a shooting at a homecoming after-party October 3 on Center Street near MLK in Beaumont, and a third suspect is in custody.17-year-old Domin...
business
Future Force 2035 to offer Career Readiness Training in Port Arthur ahead of job fair
Future Force 2035 will host a free career readiness training workshop Tuesday, Oct. 13, to help Southeast Texas job seekers prepare for employment opportunities...