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Pest control specialist shares ways to keep bugs out of your home as the temps rise
BEAUMONT, Texas — As temperatures continue to rise, we're not the only ones looking to seek refuge from the heat, so are bugs. Rising temps means more critters will also be seeking shelter inside of your home. 12News spoke to a pest control specialist about what you can do about the bug boom.
City of Beaumont celebrates 4th of July with 38th annual fireworks show
BEAUMONT, Texas — Thousands of people packed the lawn of the Beaumont Event Centre for the 38th annual 4th of July fireworks show. Families dressed up in their best 4th of July attire to watch the fireworks and celebrate America's big day. "We see this as a very good...
Police investigate overnight death of 2 men in Port Arthur
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police are investigating the deaths of two men early Thursday morning. Police were sent to the scene at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso. Two men died in the incident, Duriso confirmed. The men have been...
United States and Italian Checkers teams' battle for national pride in Vidor checkers tournament
VIDOR, Texas — For 5 days people representing the U.S. and Italy are going head-to-head in a checkers tournament in Vidor. Over the years Vidor has become known as the checkers capital of the US according to the city's website, and it's something both residents and competitors take quite seriously.
Vidor ISD STAAR test results show students excelled in some areas, fell short in others
VIDOR, Texas — STAAR test results are out and 12News has been tracking results from districts around the area. At Vidor Independent School District students excelled in key areas, but fell short in others. Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo tells 12News he saw some of the best performances in math...
Texla Development Group set to unveil Bridge City Beach
BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Texla Development Group is bringing tropical luxury to Southeast Texas. "I love this area and we need points of interest," said director of development Ja Cee Stanley. Bridge City Beach is a dream turned into reality for Ja Cee Stanley with Texla Development Group. "We...
Firefighters share ways to stay safe while enjoying fireworks this holiday
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texans are gearing up for 4th of July celebrations, but as you enjoy the festivities, it's important to be safe especially if you're setting off fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, teens were the group who were treated for the most firework related...
Deep East Texas Council of Governments swears in new president
LUFKIN, Texas — Polk County Minority Representative Brandon Prescott has been sworn in as the new President of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) and Economic Development District. The oath of office was given to Prescott and other DETCOG officers during the organization’s Annual Membership and Awards...
Houston company will employee 150 to build manufactured homes in former LP mill outside Jasper
JASPER, Texas — Up to 150 new jobs could be coming to Jasper County after a manufactured home plant moves into a former plywood mill. The former Louisiana Pacific plywood mill along Texas Highway 63 just east of U.S. Highway 190 is set to become the home of Houston-based Gated Rentals Home Assembly, LLC, according to Eddie Hopkins, executive director of the Jasper Economic Development Corporation.
Texas fishing legend, Bob Sealy, dies at 75
BROOKELAND, Texas — In a post on Facebook, Big Bass Splash has announced the passing of Sealy Outdoors founder and Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Bob Sealy. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved founder, Mr. Bob Sealy," Big Bass Splash wrote Wednesday morning. "His legacy and spirit will forever be deeply etched in our hearts and continue to be our guiding light."
Ivanhoe man arrested on animal abuse charge after 8 dogs found chained up without water, shelter
IVANHOE, Texas — A Tyler County resident was arrested Tuesday on animal cruelty charges after police found several dogs chained up in outside in the heat. Ivanhoe city officials were told, on Monday, about several dogs that were being kept in what was described as "inhumane conditions" at a home in the 100 block of Marion Dr in Ivanhoe, according to Lt. Steven Lemons of the Ivanhoe Police Department.
City of Beaumont looking to pass vacant building ordinance
BEAUMONT, Texas — While many cities have a vacant building registry, Beaumont is not among them. However, the city is now wants to change that by passing an ordinance that would create additional oversight, and move the city closer to its "Beaumont Vision 2035 Plan". "In light of the...
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.
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