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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...
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...
81-year-old man killed after vehicle backs into McDonald's restaurant
LEWISVILLE, Texas — A man has died after being struck by a red truck while walking out of a Lewisville McDonald's, city officials told WFAA. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified the victim as 81-year-old George Edward Stepp. The city of Lewisville said a 911 call came in...
Beaumont female officers serve an important role, bring a 'unique perspective' to police force
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont police officials say female officers are making a big difference in Beaumont as they bring a "unique perspective" to cases, especially those involving domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. One Beaumont police officer was able to find her calling while attending Texas State University.
Gator Country crew working to find gator eggs, move them to a safe place until they hatch
BEAUMONT, Texas — Gary Saurage and his crew at Gator Country are working in the summer heat to find gator eggs and move them to a safe place until they hatch. Mother gators can lay between 30 to 35 eggs a year and the gator crews have to find them, without the mom noticing, which is a dangerous process.
NTSB begins its investigation into McKinney plane crash, victims identified
MCKINNEY, Texas — The National Transportation Safety Board spent Friday combing through the plane wreckage in McKinney hoping to find answers to what caused the crash. The Cessna carrying three people crashed into a natural materials site Thursday late morning a mile south of the McKinney National Airport and just seconds from takeoff. The NTSB and witness reports indicate the plane crashed while inverted.
DPS investigates rollover crash on South Major Friday afternoon
BEAUMONT, Texas — Department of Public Safety State Troopers are investigating a rollover crash that happened Friday afternoon on South Major Dr. near Brooks Rd. DPS, along with Beaumont Police Department, Beaumont Fire-Rescue and Hazmat responded to reports of a rollover crash involving a truck and another vehicle just before 4 p.m.
Jefferson County Interstate 10 traffic stop leads to fentanyl, meth seizure
BEAUMONT, Texas — Jefferson County deputies seized meth and fentanyl following a traffic stop that was initiated after they witnessed several traffic violations on Thursday. Detectives with the Narcotics Interdiction Division pulled over a tan Chevrolet Malibu along Interstate 10 near Major Dr., after seeing the driver make several traffic violations, according to the sheriff's office.
46-year-old inmate at Federal Correctional Institution Beaumont found unresponsive, pronounced dead at hospital
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 46-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Beaumont was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a hospital. Jose Guadalup Martinez-Alfaro was found unresponsive at FCI Beaumont around 10 p.m. on Thursday. Employees initiated life-saving measures on Martinez-Alfaro. EMS were requested while life-saving efforts continued....
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