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Humble woman gets 10 years for intox manslaughter in 2020 death of Beaumont woman
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 48-year-old woman from Humble was sentenced to 10 years for the intoxication manslaughter death of a 26-year-old Beaumont woman four years ago. Tonya Bowman, 48, of Humble was sentenced Monday by Judge Larry Thorne in Jefferson County's Drug Impact Court as part of a plea deal.
18-wheeler carrying charcoal briquettes burns, 8.5 hour shutdown of Interstate 10 in Vidor
VIDOR, Texas — Vidor firefighters and Vidor Police officers spent much of the night dealing with a burning 18-wheeler loaded with charcoal. The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Vidor have been closed for hours Tuesday morning after an 18-wheeler carrying charcoal briquettes burned. Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday...
'It's heartbreaking' | Bocca Felice owner closing restaurants doors, rebranding and re-opening
BEAUMONT, Texas — Another Beaumont business is shutting down. The owner of Bocca Felice on Calder says a lack of business has forced him to close his doors. However, there is a silver lining. Antoine Ware, is the owner and chef at Bocca Felice, and he wanted to create...
'We're here for you' | FEMA offering assistance to those who have damage from recent storms
BEAUMONT, Texas — Help is on the way for Southeast Texans who are struggling to bounce back from storms. FEMA is offering disaster assistance for people who had damage from the spring storms and from Hurricane Beryl. You can qualify whether you're a homeowner or a renter and even...
Four injured in Monday evening shooting in Orange
ORANGE, Texas — Police in Orange are investigating after four people were shot Monday evening at a home on the eastside of Orange. Officer were sent to the area of 2nd St and Schley Ave after receiving reports of shots being fired, according to a news release from the Orange Police Department.
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump will change security measures of future presidential campaign events
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas political experts say Saturday's assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump will change the security measures of future presidential campaign events. 12News caught up with Lamar University political Science expert Dr. James Nelson and one of our Southeast Texas delegates at the Republican National...
Liberty County Sheriff's Office confirms remains found in March were missing grandmother Sheryl Siddall
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — The Liberty County Sheriff's Office said they've identified the remains of a woman whose body was recovered in March. DNA results confirmed the remains were Sheryl Ann Siddall, a 57-year-old grandmother who had been missing since last September. “Although this is not the conclusion we...
Beaumont Police investigating officer-involved shooting on Ashley St in Old Town
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are investigating a death Monday in Beaumont's Old Town neighborhood. A 12News crew on the scene can see the body of a man covered up in the middle of Ashley St. According to a press release from the Beaumont Police Department, two officers were...
Final 'Citizens Police Academy' of 2024 begins Aug 15 at Beaumont Police Department
BEAUMONT, Texas — If you're really interested in learning more about law enforcement, the Beaumont Police Department is putting on its final Citizens Police Academy of 2024. The police department is currently accepting applications for the 15-week course which starts on August 15, 2024. During the classes , which meet on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., participants will hear from different units within the department, according to officer Haley Morrow, one of the department's public information officers.
Southeast Texas journalist recounts harrowing experience while reporting at Pennsylvania Trump rally
BEAUMONT, Texas — Vanessa Broussard, a Southeast Texas Journalist, says she was only 30 yards away from the the podium when shots first rang out at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening. Broussard said before, she always felt secure while covering political events . "To know that someone...
I-10 eastbound in Orange closed due to overturned box truck
ORANGE, Texas — Sunday evening at around 6 p.m. authorities shut down I-10, between 16th Street and Simmons, due to an overturned box truck. All lanes of I-10 eastbound are blocked, and traffic is being diverted to a service road. The condition of the driver is not yet known...
Dallas County Judge says Biden should look at data and make decision on staying in race ASAP
DALLAS — There is a lot of talk about President Joe Biden’s political future. Will the President be the Democratic nominee after the Democratic National Convention in August? Some Democrats have said the President should abandon his re-election bid. But Biden is saying he is staying in the race to finish the job he started in 2021.
Jefferson County Republican and Democratic parties respond to shooting at Trump rally
BEAUMONT, Texas — Saturday evening, July 13, several shots rang out from the crowd as former President Donald Trump was giving a speech during his rally in Pennsylvania. Multiple shots were heard, then the former president was seen clutching his ear before dropping down to the floor, quickly being covered by Secret Service agents.
Port Arthur police searching for man accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur police are searching for a man who has an outstanding warrant. Dequincy Nathaniel Emerson has an outstanding warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child. Police ask that if you have any information on Emerson's whereabouts or where he might be currently living,...
When is it time to cut down your trees for hurricane season to avoid home damage
BEAUMONT, Texas — Hurricane Beryl showed Southeast Texans the dangers they can face during storms. High winds are no match for trees that are too close to your house and trees that are unhealthy or dying. How do you know when to cut a tree down? Two Southeast Texas...
Beaumont City Council rejects City Manager recommendation for Troy Price as new Police Chief
BEAUMONT, Texas — The City Council has rejected the city manager's recommendation for Troy Price as new police chief. The council voted to rejected the recommendation with a vote of 4-3, Councilman Mike Getz told 12News. Another recommendation will be brought to the city council at a later date.
Louisiana State Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Sulphur
SULPHUR, La. — Louisiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead Thursday afternoon in Sulphur. Sulphur police officers were sent to an address on South Kent Dr. after receiving reports about a disturbance. When officers got there, they discovered that the suspect ran away...
Some Port Arthur residents may experience low to no water pressure due to water main repair
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The City of Port Arthur is telling residents that some of them may experience low water pressure because a water main repair. The repair is being done at 4600 Procter Street and the city says certain areas may experience low water pressure or no water at all for 2 to 4 hours.
President Biden postpones upcoming trip to Austin, White House says
AUSTIN, Texas — President Joe Biden's planned visit to Austin Monday has been postponed, the White House said Sunday. The president's visit was to the mark the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the LBJ Presidential Library. The White House says the trip will be rescheduled, possibly later this month.
Beaumont police warn of 'scam emails claiming that recipients committed a traffic violation'
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are warning residents of scam emails that claim recipients committed a "traffic violation" and should pay for the citation using a link. Police stated that the "traffic violation" emails are fraudulent and Beaumont Municipal Court does not send emails about traffic citations. If you...
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