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Hardin County Commissioners Court votes to relocate AgriLife Extension Agent Department
HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — The Hardin County Commissioners Court voted Monday morning to lease a building located at 445 West Monroe Street in Kountze to relocate the AgriLife Extension Agent Department. The move reportedly comes due to AgriLife outgrowing their current space. According to Hardin County Extension agent Katie...
Possible drowning under investigation at Village Creek
HARDIN COUNTY — Several agencies are investigating the possible drowning of a teen in Village Creek. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible drowning shortly after 2 p.m. Monday. The location was said to be in Village Creek near the U.S. 90 just north of Lumberton. Texas Parks and Wildlife department […] The post Possible drowning under investigation at Village Creek appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Church hosting time of worship and prayer to remember teen drowning victim
Southeast Texas — Hundreds of Southeast Texans are offering their sympathy and support to the family of a teenager who drowned in Village Creek. We're learning more about 17-year-old Eric Forse, a young man who was loved by his family and friends and respected by his peers. Eric recently...
Bond Set On Murder Suspect
A $2.3 million dollar bond has been on a Beaumont man charged with murder and aggravated. assault. 41-year old Howard Celestine is charged with yesterday morning’s stabbing death of. his girlfriend, 61-year old Lizzie Odom in the 1600 block of East Lucas. Police say he then drove. to his...
Port Arthur trio nabbed as part of Louisiana theft ring
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana — Three females from Port Arthur and one from Beaumont are jailed in Louisiana for what law enforcement is calling a theft ring. The females reportedly stole and attempted to steal fire-resistant clothing from three Academy Sports and Outdoors stores in Louisiana. At approximately 2:28 p.m. June 15 a loss prevention person at […] The post Port Arthur trio nabbed as part of Louisiana theft ring appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Houston and Beaumont massage parlors close after suspected trafficking, owner banned from business
The owner of a Houston massage establishment that was closed for suspected human trafficking has been banned from the massage business in Texas for life and has agreed to close.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has revoked the license for Hsin Wei Chen and the eight Houston and Beaumont businesses he's affiliated with.The closures came after a Friday settlement agreement with TDLR.On Monday afternoon, some businesses had not been closed. ABC13 found at least two still open, with a male customer walking out of one on Bellaire Blvd.TDLR Communications Manager Tela Mange said this all stems from an...
Remains of Texas Woman Found Under Ex’s Driveway
Texas EquuSearch made a surprising announcement earlier this month. They believe that they have found the remains of a woman who went missing 25 years ago. At a press conference, Texas EquuSearch along with Beaumont Police confirmed that they found the remains of Kimberly Langwell. Kimberly Langwell was a Texas...
This Is Why New Road Tubes Keep Appearing Across Texas
Every once in a while you notice certain seasons occurring in Texas that are not just meteorological like with our current summer and hurricane season. Just like you can expect bluebonnets to kick off the wildflower season and pass the baton to Indian paintbrushes and blankets, the mild winters also hand off what version of construction season the Lone Star State is perpetually experiencing.
2024 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS SET FOR NOVEMBER 10 AT BILLY BOB’S, JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS HEADLINE
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 30, 2024) – The 2024 Texas Country Music Awards which again will be held in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards at the world’s largest Honky Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas on Sunday, November 10, will include several top Texas Country Music performers including Jason Boland and the Stragglers, The Great Divide, Will Carter Band, Brandon Rhyder, Larry Joe Taylor, Ryder Grimes and more.
Chance for isolated storms, excessive heat continues
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - This evening our models have precipitation chances beginning in our northwestern counties. These storms are expected to be weakly organized storms. Models also show storms moving into the Childress area around 8 p.m. As of 5 p.m. a few isolated showers were already firing up near the Texas-New Mexico state line.
East Texans expect boom in sales as Fourth of July spending predicted to hit $9.5B
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - As Americans get ready to celebrate Independence Day, fewer things scream “Fourth of July” than fireworks. Across the U.S., people are expected to spend almost $9.5 billion celebrating the Fourth overall, according to the National Retail Federation. In Hudson, 94 Fireworks LLC owner,...
See How Texas Cracks Down With These 4 Big Sting Operations
Texas has always been a hotspot for some pretty bold and big-scale law enforcement operations. These sting operations usually target illegal activities ranging from drug trafficking to human smuggling. I came across an article from the Texas Tribune about how these operations work. They're also expensive with billions of dollars...
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
BE ALERT: Here’s Why Texans Say Billionaire Elon Musk Is Destroying The State
Billionaire Elon Musk has been a fan favorite here in the great state of Texas for the last couple of years. The businessman and investor who is known for his roles in space company, SpaceX and automotive company, Tesla Inc., has hundreds and thousands of Texans employed. Not only did Elon Musk give Texans employment, but his impressive healthcare benefits, convenient transportation back and forth from work, and employee pay easily made him very popular here in the great state. According to Reform Austin, that could all change very soon.
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