Election integrity, Jefferson County clerk says election system is secure
With election integrity again under scrutiny nationally, Jefferson County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Helberg said her office has safeguards in place to protect local
More stories from our newsroom
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Southeast Texas 4-year-old with Stage 4 Kidney Disease needs living donor
A 4-year-old boy from Southeast Texas who loves Buzz Lightyear, Lego blocks and riding his four-wheeler is facing a life-altering fight far beyond his years.Lay
BACK BEHIND BARS: Lumberton man accused of explosive school pickup outburst arrested again
A Lumberton man who admitted guilt in a volatile confrontation at a Lumberton elementary school is back behind bars after authorities say he violated the terms of his probation.Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said J
Suspect accused of spitting on, punching hospital security guard inside ER
Another alleged assault on hospital staff has landed a Southeast Texas man behind bars.According to Beaumont police, 26-year-old Zachary Kirkpatrick of Orange was arrested early Friday morning after investigators say he
Port Arthur leaders seek higher pipeline permit fees, updates to decades-old rules
Port Arthur leaders are moving to update decades-old pipeline permit fees and rewrite the city’s pipeline ordinance, saying the current rules have allowed pipel
Suspect accused of firing shot that narrowly missed elderly driver's head
Police say an elderly driver is lucky he wasn't struck by a bullet fired toward his car at a Beaumont intersection.Officers have arrested Ray'Darin Glaude, 23, on a charge of Aggravated Assault in connection with the sh
Historic honor: Sour Lake's downtown earns national recognition, preserving oil legacy
One of Southeast Texas' most historic communities has earned one of the nation's highest preservation honors.The Sour Lake Downtown Historic District has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places,
If lightning strikes twice, you could become an instant billionaire
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a billionaire overnight, this weekend may offer your best shot yet.Texas lottery players have two chances to strike it rich as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combine for a sta
JUST IN: Victim identified in fatal Bridge City crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday identified a man killed when a driver crashed into his minivan, parked in front of a Bridge City home, as 67-year-old Gabino Carranza, who lived there with his wife, also i
Gift of Life urges men to schedule Free Prostate Cancer, Health screenings for July 25th
The Gift of Life's Men's Health & Prostate Cancer Screening Program arrives in Beaumont July 25th. Organizers are encouraging men across Southeast Texas to take
Southeast Texas Food Bank awarded grant expanding weekend meals for children
The Southeast Texas Food Bank has received a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help provide nutritious meals for local children when
Port of Beaumont tour shows middle, high school students local career opportunities
The Port of Beaumont became a classroom near the water for about two dozen middle and high school students who toured the facility and learned about career path
Water main break triggers boil water notice for Bevil Oaks homes, businesses
A boil water notice issued after a water main break is forcing residents and a popular restaurant in Bevil Oaks to change daily routines as they wait for test r
Past doesn't define future: Two young men recognized for turning lives around
They were once behind bars.Today, they stood before community leaders, law enforcement officers and elected officials—not as criminals, but as living proof that redemption is possible.In a powerful and emotional ceremony
Beaumont councilman says misread water meters could cost city millions in revenue
As Beaumont leaders grapple with budget pressures, a City Council member says the city may be missing out on millions of dollars in water and sewer revenue beca
Affidavit: Men threw Joshua Larkin's shotgun in Neches to preserve alibi in alleged murder
The years-long investigation into the disappearance and presumed murder of Joshua Larkin has taken another significant turn, with investigators arresting a fifth suspect they say helped destroy crucial evidence after Lar
Homeowner’s house razed after Nederland church expansion dispute settles
A zoning dispute over a major church expansion in Nederland has ended in a mediated settlement, and the neighboring homeowner who sued has since had his house t
MISSING FOR WEEKS: Search for man who vanished after release from hospital
A desperate multi-county search is underway for a Southeast Texas man who vanished after being released from a Montgomery County hospital, leaving his family fearing for his safety.Search efforts now involve Texas EquuSe
New top prosecutor takes office in Tyler County
Brooke Koi was officially sworn in Thursday as Tyler County's Criminal District Attorney after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to fill the vacancy created when former District Attorney Lucas Babin stepped down be
David Bernsen honored by State Bar of Texas for 50 years in the legal profession
David E. Bernsen, founder of The Bernsen Law Firm, has been recognized by the State Bar of Texas in honor of 50 years in the legal profession.Bernsen was among 1,209 attorneys licensed in 1976 recognized during the 2026
Remembering former Port Arthur mayor, political trailblazer Oscar Ortiz
Remembering former Port Arthur mayor, political trailblazer Oscar Ortiz
BREAKING: One dead after pickup crashes into minivan, pushes it into home in Bridge City
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning fatal crash in which a pickup truck veered off a state highway in Bridge City and crashed into a minivan, pushing it into a home.The DPS says the cr
Beaumont mayor says reducing violence starts with adults building relationships with youth
Reducing violence in Beaumont will take more than police work, Mayor Roy West said, as the city’s Mayor’s Coalition Against Violence pushes for more adults to b
Prestigious honor: Court Coordinator for Judge John Stevens in national spotlight
Jefferson County Criminal District Court Coordinator Lacey Simon has achieved a rare national honor, graduating as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management (ICM) in a ceremony held at the U.S. Supreme Court in Wash
Beaumont weighs spending cuts, possible tax hike to close budget gap
Beaumont city leaders are beginning what they described as a difficult effort to close a growing gap between what the city spends and what it brings in, weighin
Beaumont residents say toilet flushing problems have persisted for years
Toilets that won’t flush properly have been a long-running problem for some Beaumont residents, with complaints stretching back years across multiple parts of t
POLL: What should Beaumont do to cut spending and balance the budget?
Beaumont city leaders are reviewing the city’s financial outlook as they begin shaping the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, with spending cuts, revenue options
Jury decides on ten years in prison for defendant it convicted in Beaumont shooting
A jury in Judge John Stevens' court has decided John Wayne Dixon should get ten years in prison as punishment after convicting him of Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon in a November 2024 shooting at Timbers Edge Ap
Suspect arrested for Tampering With Evidence in Joshua Larkin case
We have new developments to report in the Joshua Larkin murder investigation following today's arrest of a fifth suspect.Jasper County Investigators Calvin Starkie and David Lampman, with the coordination of Newton Count
Storms knock out power to thousands
Early morning storms, along with rain and wind, have knocked out power to thousands of Entergy customers in Southeast Texas, primarily in Jefferson County.As of 8:45 a.m., the Entergy outage mapshowed more than 4,200 En
DEVELOPING: Rain moves in, tree and power lines come down
Heavy rain and wind caused a large tree to topple in Port Neches, and before it crashed to the ground, it took power lines with it on the way down..Fire Chief Eloy Vega tells KFDM rainfall loosened the tree at about 7:15
Port Arthur homeowner disputes water bills for 5 years, says balance keeps rising
A Port Arthur homeowner says he has spent five years trying to resolve a water billing dispute that he believes began soon after he moved into his newly built h
Rest in Peace: Legendary Southeast Texas attorney Gilbert "Buddy" Low
"When you have to bet the company, you are going to want Buddy on your side."That statement on the Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP website encapsulates the career and accomplishments of legendary attorney Gilbert I. "Buddy" Lo
VIDEO: Empty ambulance goes up in flames
First responders raced to the scene of a fire involving a vehicle that usually responds to emergencies itself.A City Ambulance Service vehicle caught on fire this afternoon near the intersection of FM 365 and 27th Street
Couple charged in alleged $100K scam targeting elderly woman, held on ICE detainers
An alleged scam targeting an elderly Hardin County woman has grown into a wider investigation involving federal agencies after police say a Kountze grandmother
Permanent daylight saving time: No turning back the clock if House has its way
The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vo
Health care workers under attack: Patient charged with throwing chair at nurse
Another Southeast Texas healthcare worker is allegedly the victim of a violent attack while simply trying to do the job.A 57-year-old Vidor man is now facing a third-degree felony after Beaumont police say he threw a cha
Hardin County Sergeant shares law enforcement trauma, journey in new memoir
Hardin County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tom Lee has released his first memoir, Scars of the Badge: Faith, Trauma, and Redemption Behind the Thin Blue Line. The boo
Trucks, cars making waves on MLK Parkway
Heavy rain turned sections of MLK Parkway in Beaumont into a small river, with trucks and cars making their way through the high water to higher ground.The section of MLK near Lamar University held several inches of wate
WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rain leads to street flooding, accidents in Southeast Texas
Heavy rainfall overnight and through this morning has led to street flooding in parts of the area.Former KFDM photojournalist David Slaughter sent video from Lumberton Drive near Village Creek State Park.KFDM News Direc