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Elderly owner surrenders 2 dozen dogs to Beaumont Animal Care on Friday
BEAUMONT, Texas — An elderly dog owner surrendered 24 dogs to Beaumont Animal Care Friday after police were sent to a north Beaumont home. Officers were sent to the home in the 2100 block of Grand Ave for a "welfare check" just after 8 a.m. Friday morning according to Matthew Fortenberry, of Beaumont Animal Care.
Firefighter hospitalized for heat exhaustion while battling fully involved house fire in Vidor
VIDOR, Texas — An Emergency Service District 1 firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion after responders battled a fully involved house fire Friday morning in Vidor. Firefighters were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Timberlane just after 11 a.m. after receiving reports that a structure...
Electricity close to being restored across entire Bolivar Peninsula with 400 of 6K powered back up, Entergy expects rest to be done Friday night
BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — Four days after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, hundreds of Entergy customers are still without power on the Bolivar Peninsula but they could all be restored by Friday night. After the storm hit, more than 6,200 electric meters were left powerless on the peninsula but by...
City of Beaumont postpones summer Sundown Concert due to severe weather
BEAUMONT, Texas — Due to severe weather, the City of Beaumont had postponed their Sundown Concert. It was announced on Beaumont Events Facebook page that a future date will be announced. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video was from a July 11 morning broadcast before the postponement) A free summer...
Beaumont Police Officers Association endorses Assistant Chief Jason Plunkett for next chief of police
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Officers Association is endorsing Assistant Chief Jason Plunkett for the next BPD chief of police. The BPOA released a statement on Wednesday announcing the association's support of Assistant Chief Plunkett to serve as the next chief of police for Beaumont. "Assistant Chief Plunkett...
Finalists for Beaumont's next police chief meet the community ahead of final decision
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont may welcome a new police chief by the end of this week. A committee made up of community leaders held a private Q & A with each of the four candidates who are competing to become Beaumont's next top cop. One of them will replace...
New homeless shelter in Port Arthur gets shut down, owner hopes to reopen
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Port Arthur shelter owner is fighting to keep the doors of his shelter open after the city and fire marshal shut the facility down, citing a lack of permits and fire code violations. The Cypress Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Port Arthur was...
Bond set at $1M for 18-year-old Buna man charged in shooting death of another 18-year-old Wednesday in Buna
BUNA, Texas — An 18-year-old Buna man has been charged in the fatal shooting of another 18-year-old man found along the highway Wednesday in Buna. Cody Dwayne Vann, 18, of Buna, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Arthur Logan Orosco, 18, also of Buna, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.
Acting Texas Governor joins county officials in Jasper to discuss Hurricane Beryl response, recovery
BEAUMONT, Texas — Texas and county officials met Wednesday in Jasper to discuss Hurricane Beryl response and recovery in Jasper County. Acting Governor Dan Patrick, Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd and Texas Representative Dade Phelan joined local officials for the meeting at the Jasper Emergency Operations Center. Beryl...
Port of Beaumont issues $382M for development of Jefferson South Terminal
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Port of Beaumont has issued $382 million in revenue bonds and purchased 51 acres of waterfront property for the development of a new dock at Jefferson South Terminal. Jefferson Energy Companies along with the Port of Beaumont announced their partnership to construct Jefferson South Terminal,...
Budweiser Clydesdales to deliver beer in North Texas during MLB All-Star week
FORT WORTH, Texas — Are you ready for MLB All-Star week in North Texas? Well, what better way to kick things off than to watch the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales deliver beer to multiple bars in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards?. On Friday, July 12, the famous Clydesdales will gallop...
Jeff Hadley withdraws as one of five finalists for Beaumont Police Chief
BEAUMONT, Texas — Jeff Hadley withdrew as one of five finalists for Beaumont Police Chief a day before city interviews. Hadley announced his withdrawal on Wednesday afternoon. (Editor's Note: The above video first aired on July 28,2024) “It is with regret that I withdraw my consideration for Beaumont," said...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against man indicted for 1999 murder of Kimberly Langwell
BEAUMONT, Texas — The daughter of a Beaumont woman who went missing in 1999 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Beaumont man recently indicted for the murder of her mother. Terry Rose, 67, of Beaumont, has been indicted for the murder of Kimberly Langwell, who disappeared in...
Southeast Texas travel agent facing another theft charge
KOUNTZE, Texas — A Southeast Texas travel agent from Bevil Oaks is back in jail again facing another theft charge. Emily Lockard-Furry, 38, of Bevil Oaks, was booked into the Hardin County Jail early Wednesday morning on a felony theft charge according to jail records. She is being held...
Jasper residents left reeling after being hit by EF-2 tornado
JASPER, Texas — It had been a grueling 36 hours for the people of Jasper. They're dealing with devastating damage after an EF-2 Tornado tore through the area on Monday. Sounds of bulldozers and cleaning crews echoed through the streets, as officials worked to clear the trail of destruction left in the tornados wake.
Baby miraculously found alive in Southwest Louisiana ditch day after 4-year-old brother found dead
LAKE CHARLES, La. — A Lake Charles woman is in jail after detectives found her 4-year-old son dead and her 1-year-old son still alive in a ditch the next day. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were sent to the Vinton Welcome Center on July 8, 2024, after a body was seen in the water nearby.
Beaumont Police are looking for suspect after Tuesday shooting
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday evening. The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Saxe Street around 6:44 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. BPD says they are cooperating with investigators. Beaumont Police say...
Willis likely to become Pct 1 Commissioner after Jefferson County GOP nomination to spot on November ballot
BEAUMONT, Texas — Brandon Willis will likely become commissioner of Precinct One in Jefferson County this November. Willis was nominated from among a field of six candidates Tuesday night to be on the November 2024 ballot by Jefferson County Republican Party precinct chairs. Six candidates threw their hats into...
Highway 87 in High Island reopens as Entergy continues to work on restoring power to the Bolivar Peninsula
BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — On the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, more than 6,200 customers are still without power. Entergy crews have been racing to restore power and clear power-poles from Highway 87. Around 5:30 p.m. April Loftin, the President of the High Island Volunteer Fire Department told 12News that the highway has been reopened.
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