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Orange County felon sentenced to federal prison for gun violation
ORANGE, Texas — An Orange man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas. On October 3, 2024, 40-year-old Robert Milton Riley pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to four years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
Southeast Texas nonprofits are helping to give former inmates a second chance
BEAUMONT, Texas — Two Southeast Texas organizations are working together to give former inmates a second chance. They are helping people connect with free construction job training certifications. 12News caught up with a student who says the program has given him a reason to stay on the right path.
4th annual 'Orangetober' Festival kicks off today at Riverside Pavilion
ORANGE, Texas — The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will host it's 4th Annual Orangetober Festival starting today. This event will be held October 4-6 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Dr. in Orange. The Orangetober Festival will have a variety of events and activities...
Beaumont city leaders lay the ground work to build a more robust downtown area
BEAUMONT, Texas — The City of Beaumont hosted it's first ever Downtown Focus Vision and Growth meeting to lay the ground work to build a more robust downtown area. City leaders shared their ideas and took suggestions from community members. The city is standing firm on its plans to...
A Southeast Texas organization is providing veterans with free transportation to essential medical services
BEAUMONT, Texas — An organization in Beaumont has been awarded a $145,000 grant that will help them provide accessible transportation services for veterans in multiple counties. The grant was awarded to the RISE Center for Independent Living by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). This money will allow RISE to...
Beaumont Fire Department hosts annual 'Fire Festival' to kick off Fire Prevention Month
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Fire Department is hosting its annual Fire Festival at the Fire Museum of Texas to mark the beginning of Fire Prevention Month. The Fire Festival will take place tomorrow, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fire Museum of Texas located at 400 Walnut St.
Rose City Airfest kicks off with ‘STEM Day’ for students
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler Regional Airport is filled with Camp V and airshow planes for the Rose City Airfest. “I’ve got over 40 vendors and we’ve got static displays, we’ve got the pilots out signing posters, it’s just going to be a tremendous full day of family fun,” said Bob Westbrook, Rose City Airfest […]
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