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Cold front will work through SE Texas tonight. Cat. 5 Milton headed for Florida12NewsNow2 days ago
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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.
'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...
'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.”
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.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in finding missing woman
ORANGE — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the community in locating a missing person. According to family members, shortly after her release from Jefferson County Jail, 56-year-old Brenda Kay Gibson was last seen sometime in April, 2023,possibly at the Burger King off Twin City Highway in Port Arthur. Gibson’s family […] The post Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in finding missing woman appeared first on Orange Leader.
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...
44-year-old Vidor man dies in motorcycle wreck along Interstate 10 in Orange Monday night
ORANGE, Texas — A 44-year-old Vidor man was killed Monday night in a motorcycle wreck along Interstate 10 in Orange. The wreck happened just after 9 p.m. along eastbound Interstate 10 near the Adams Bayou Bridge at exit 877 in Orange. James Valdez, 44, of Vidor, was pronounced dead...
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.
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...
Pecan Queen Brannin looks to be role model
GROVES — The 2024 Groves Pecan Queen Emily Brannin is now happily in a position to be a role model to young girls in the city. Years ago Brannin won the duchess category and now as queen she can step up and step out. “I take a lot of pride in being a rode model,” […] The post Pecan Queen Brannin looks to be role model appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Comeback Coolers asking for help transporting supplies to hurricane victims
BEAUMONT, Texas — Comeback Coolers are looking for help to bring supplies to recent hurricane victims. In a post from the Comeback Coolers Facebook page they say that they were unable to secure an 18-wheeler in Southeast Texas, but will have one in Florida they can use. However, Comeback...
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