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Jefferson, Orange County issue burn bans prohibiting outdoor burning
ORANGE, Texas — Burn bans have been ordered for Jefferson and Orange County. Orange County's burn ban and was ordered Thursday morning by Orange County Judge John Gothia and by the afternoon Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick had issued an order for Jefferson County. The Jefferson County burn ban...
'I was not involved' | Beaumont businessman Tom Flanagan claims innocence after suspected arson of Gilbert Building fire
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont businessman Tom Flanagan is claiming his innocence after his offices were raided as part of the arson of the Gilbert Building. A search warrant in the Wednesday morning raid names Flanagan as a potential arson suspect. The search warrant, signed by Jefferson County’s 252nd District Court Judge Raquel West, specifically referred to Flanagan as a “suspected party.”
School district says 'no danger' after Nederland High School student posts threat on Instagram late Wednesday night
BEAUMONT, Texas — The school district says there is no danger after a Nederland High School student posted a photo of himself with a gun and a threat late Wednesday night. A Facebook post from the Nederland Independent School District at 11:46 p.m. Wednesday night alerted parents to the issue.
'His mouth was blue' | Southeast Texas mother advocates for 'LifeVac' device that saved 4-year-old son from choking
LUMBERTON, Texas — A Southeast Texas mother is on a mission to inform parents about an anti-choking device that saved her son's life after he started choking at the family's home. Ashley Case was home alone with her 4-year-old son when he began to choke. She attempted the Heimlich...
Updated Closure List Includes 2 East Texas Big Lots Stores
Anytime we go shopping in East Texas, we are looking for the best deal. It is very important to make that hard earned dollar stretch as far as it can. There are a plethora of dollar stores in the area to help with that shopping list. There are also many discount or thrift stores that can help make that buck go further. One such discount store that is very popular in East Texas is Big Lots. You can find anything from furniture to home goods to electronics to food there. Unfortunately, two Big Lots locations will be shutting down soon in East Texas.
Pecan Fest to bring world’s largest pecan, Cash Cube, and more
GROVES — The 55th annual Groves Pecan festival will be one for the record books, literally. The four fun filled days start Thursday and run through Sunday at Lions Park, 6279 Jackson Blvd., Groves. Letha Knaus, executive director of the Groves Chamber of Commerce, gave some insight into the action. In a festival named after […] The post Pecan Fest to bring world’s largest pecan, Cash Cube, and more appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Friends remember man who made it his mission to help the homeless
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texans are remembering a longtime volunteer and community servant who worked to help people experiencing homelessness. Wesley Coleman from Kountze died Monday at 59-years-old following a two-week battle with a respiratory illness. Coleman spent the last 10 years helping people in downtown Beaumont through Night...
How Many Federal Prisons Are in Texas?
There are 18 federal prisons and NINE federal prison camps that are operating in the Lone Star state. I came across this interesting deep dive into federal facilities made available by Zoukis Consulting. Not only do they list the facilities, they provide a fantastic look into the nitty gritty details about each facility.
Traffic stop near federal prison uncovers drugs, contraband, and potential smuggling plan in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for speeding led to a significant drug bust near a federal prison on October 7, 2024. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported that Deputy Lovett stopped a silver Hyundai Elantra on Hillebrandt Road, uncovering narcotics and potential contraband. The vehicle's occupants, who...
Faulty tool battery sparks fire at Vidor business
VIDOR, Texas — Orange County ESD1 along with other fire departments battled a fire after it erupted at C&R Transmission Tuesday evening. Orange County ESD1 Chief Robert Smith says they got the call about a fire at 135 Garland Street around 5:30 a.m. Multiple agencies eventually responded to put...
Orange County Sheriff's Office K9 Rudy to receive protective vest through nonprofit donation
ORANGE, Texas — An Orange County Sheriff's Office K9 is set to receive a bullet and stab protective vest after a donation was made from a non-profit organization. The non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. donated a protective vest to Orange County K9 Rudy that will be embroidered with the sentiment "this gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s," according to a release from the sheriff's office.
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