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Three-car crash leaves one dead in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a three car crash that killed a man on Interstate 10 mile marker 831 at around noon Saturday. DPS says that the preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda accord was speeding down the interstate traveling eastbound, before...
KFDM team coverage of President Biden's decision not to run for another term
Beaumont — KFDM/Fox 4 News had team coverage of President Biden's decision not to run for reelection. Anchor Dax McCoy had an exclusive live interview with Jefferson County Democratic Party Chairman Joseph Trahan. Reporter Sydney Ferguson spoke with Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Joe Evans. We also gathered reaction...
Assault, unlawful firearm possession top list of indictments
A Jefferson County grand jury handed down indictments to a number of individuals this week. Vanessa M. Buentello, 39, Beaumont transient, was indicted for assault peace officer/judge for an incident that occurred June 22. Vanessa M. Buentello, 39, Beaumont transient, was indicted for assault peace officer/judge for an incident that occurred June 22. Ramone L. […] The post Assault, unlawful firearm possession top list of indictments appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beaumont man gets 99 years for 2021 murder of Beaumont man in shooting that also left a man paralyzed
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Southeast Texas man has been sentenced to 99 years in a Texas prison for a 2021 Beaumont shooting that left one man dead and another paralyzed. A Jefferson County jury sentenced Elijah Guillory just before noon on Friday after deliberating for less than an hour.
Southeast Texas businesses, agencies feel effects of global computer outage
BEAUMONT, Texas — Multiple businesses and organizations in Southeast Texas have been affected either directly or indirectly by a global technology outage that affected companies and services around the world. Any business or organization that uses Windows Crowdstrike software or uses a vendor that uses the software was possibly...
FEMA offering assistance to Jefferson County after Beryl and previous flooding
Jefferson County residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl and previous flooding events between April 26-June 5 can receive various assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning Wednesday, July 17, members of FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance team will canvass Jefferson County to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl. These individuals can help residents register for FEMA […] The post FEMA offering assistance to Jefferson County after Beryl and previous flooding appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Jefferson County indictments, week of July 10
A Jefferson County grand jury indicted a number of individuals on crimes ranging from evading arrest to assault of a peace officer. Destiny Angello, 30, of Beaumont was indicted for obstruction or retaliation for an incident that occurred May 6. Andrew Christopher Barnett, 35, of Port Neches was indicted for injury involving serous bodily injury […] The post Jefferson County indictments, week of July 10 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Jefferson County GOP Chairman says convention is showcasing the best of the party
Beaumont/Milwaukee — Jefferson County GOP Chairman Joe Evans is our guest each night on KFDM News at 10 to offer his analysis and reaction to the Republican National Convention. Evans is enthused about Donald Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. He's also relieved Trump has recovered...
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.
Small number of Entergy customers remain without power in Southeast Texas
Southeast Texas — While a number of families in Houston, Harris County and Montgomery County remain without power following Beryl, only a small number of Entergy customers in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange County are in the dark. The Entergy outage map as of 12:45 p.m. Tuesday showed 25 customers...
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