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Final defendant in racketeering scheme that resulted in nationwide lockdown of federal prison system pleads guilty
BEAUMONT, Texas — Juan Carlos Rivas-Moreiera pleaded guilty on July 2, 2024, for his role in a racketeering conspiracy related to the violent transnational criminal organization MS-13 according to Davilyn Walston of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Back in April 2022, seven defendants, including Rivas-Moreiera, were indicted and charged...
Southeast Texas shrimpers have chance to voice concerns about 'shrimp dumping' by filling out questionnaire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Southeast Texas shrimpers are fighting to protect their livelihoods amid shrimp dumping. Shrimp dumping involves the heavy import of foreign shrimp that gets "dumped" into the American market. Now, the United States International Trade Commission wants shrimpers to fill out a questionnaire and document their...
LIST: Here's where you can watch 4th of July fireworks in Southeast Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — Fourth of July celebrations will be going on around Southeast Texas soon. We're rounding up and listing as many Independence Day events as we can. The City of Beaumont will be hosting it's annual Fourth of July Celebration Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Downtown Event Centre.
Emmett Hollier announces intent to run for Nederland Mayor
NEDERLAND, Texas — Emmett Hollier has announced his intent to run for Mayor of Nederland. Hollier announced his plans to run on Tuesday, July 2 during a news conference at Veterans Park. "The time has come for me to continue to serve my community and the citizens of Nederland...
City of Port Arthur looks to extend Jimmy Johnson Boulevard
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The city of Port Arthur is considering extending Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to FM 365 all the way FM 365. Back on June 25, city council members decided to table a vote on a contract with Soutex Surveyors and Engineers of Port Arthur to provide drawings and specifications for the extension of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard.
Sarah Street Wellness Center files lawsuit to block construction of detention basin in Beaumont's south end
BEAUMONT, Texas — A community health clinic in the south end of Beaumont is filing a lawsuit to block the construction of a detention basin near the clinic's property. Officials with the Sarah Street Wellness Center announced the lawsuit during a Tuesday morning news conference. The center offers healthcare, event space and a basketball gym that is available to the community.
Beaumont officers, Jefferson County deputies make 24 arrests during crime suppression op
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police and Jefferson County deputies ran a crime suppression operation last week that resulted in 24 arrests and the recovery of two guns. The "violent crime suppression operation," which ran from Wednesday, June 24, 2024, through Saturday, June 28, 2024, was a collaborative effort of the police department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
Fire at chlorine plant in Westlake triggers brief shut down of Interstate 10 in SW Louisiana
WESTLAKE, La. — A fire at a Southwest Louisiana chlorine plant triggered a brief shutdown of Interstate 10 in Westlake Tuesday morning. For nearly an hour all east and westbound Interstate 10 traffic was routed to Interstate 210 due to a warehouse fire at the Bio-Lab facility along the south side of Interstate 10 in Westlake, La.
New medical marijuana clinic is opening in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Houston-based medical marijuana clinic has come to Beaumont and they are already seeing patients online. Texas Medical Marijuana Doctors issues medical marijuana cards, for a variety of issues, and it's important to note, the clinic is not a dispensary. The clinic is for those who...
Here's how researchers are working to rid Texas beaches of fecal matter
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Researchers are hoping to make Texas beaches a little safer and cleaner. A 2022 study by Environment America found that 90% of Texas beaches had at least one day of unsafe fecal contamination, surpassing the national average of 55%. Now, a new research program is...
Water main leak causes parts of Mauriceville to be under boil water notice
MAURICEVILLE, Texas — Parts of Mauriceville are under a boil water notice after a water main leak. The leak caused six inches of water to spill on Morris Road. Customers on and from Morris Road down FM 1130 East and South towards FM 1078, including all roads off FM 1130 East and South of Morris Road are affected.
New Orleans man sentenced to federal prison for 2022 Vidor carjacking
BEAUMONT, Texas — A New Orleans man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a 2022 violent carjacking that happened in Vidor. Aubrey Young, 37, pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 12 and a half years, in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1.
Police arrest resident after finding suspected crack cocaine at Port Arthur home
BEAUMONT, Texas — Last week Port Arthur Police arrested a Port Arthur resident after finding several grams of suspected crack cocaine at his home. The Port Arthur Police Department's Narcotics and Guns Unit served a search warrant at a home in the 2200 block of 19th St last week according to a Sunday night facebook post by police.
Beaumont man arrested in connection with shooting at Port Arthur nightclub early Sunday morning
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 27-year-old Beaumont man is in custody following an early Sunday morning shooting at a Port Arthur night club. Port Arthur Police are investigating a shooting that happened at about 2:30 a.m. at the Opulence Lounge in the 700 block of Proctor St., according to police chief Tim Duriso.
Damaged roadway triggers closure of westbound IH-10 at Washington in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — The discovery of a large crack along the roadway along southbound Interstate 10 at Washington Blvd has made a mess of interstate traffic passing through Beaumont on Monday. Additionally all lanes of Washington Blvd passing beneath the interstate have also been closed due to the issue....
Trinity River Authority issues emergency alert due to potential failure of spillway at Lake Livingston Dam
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Authorities are continuing to monitor the Lake Livingston Dam after rounds of rain and flooding impacted the dam's drainage area. Trinity River Authority officials said the dam's drainage area was compromised, leading to them issuing a "potential failure watch," which means officials will monitor and evaluate the spillway's integrity and make repairs or take other actions as necessary.
Four-year-old Lumberton girl hopes to make pageant dreams come true
LUMBERTON, Texas — Four-year-old Piper Hidalgo's parents hosted an event to raise money, so she can attend International Cinderella Scholarship Pageant. They held a fundraiser at Rikenjaks in Lumberton. Preparing for pageants takes a lot of hard work and dedication. For four-year-old Hidalgo she's been participating in pageantry her...
FEMA announces some disaster recovery centers around Texas to close on Sundays
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired on June 22 about the opening of a FEMA disaster recovery center in Smith County. FEMA announced that several disaster recovery centers in across FEMA Region 6 will close their doors on Sunday starting June 30. The following...
Port Arthur police investigating homicide after person dies from gunshot wound
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police are investigating a homicide after one person died at a hospital from a gunshot wound. A man was brought to the Medical Center of Southeast Texas Emergency Room suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr.
Bocca Felice officially opens for dine-in after driver crashes into restaurant
BEAUMONT, Texas — Bocca Felice Italian Cuisine is now open for dine-in after a reportedly intoxicated driver crashed into the restaurant and caused major damage on June 16. Some repairs have been made to the establishment, but they still have things to fix. "Everything is slowly but surely coming...
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