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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...
'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.”
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 were from out of state, aroused suspicion with conflicting stories, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. After refusing consent for a search, a K-9 unit was deployed, indicating the presence of narcotics. A subsequent search revealed three bottles of prescribed methadone, multiple cell phones, a shank, a laptop, electronic tablets, bolt cutters, cash cards, a large orange drone, and other items.Some items were wrapped to conceal their identity, with fishing line suggesting plans to drop contraband into the nearby federal prison. Both occupants were arrested for drug possession, and the investigation continues with potential additional charges, stated the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Stephens praised Deputy Lovett's efforts, noting that preventing the shank from entering the prison could have saved lives.
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...
'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...
Beaumont surgeon changing lives and providing inspiration for future generations
BEAUMONT, Texas — For years a Beaumont surgeon has been changing lives one patient at a time at Baptist Hospital, but his story began thousands of miles away. Dr. Alex Ordonez is blazing his own path and improving the quality of life for thousands of patients across Southeast Texas.
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.
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.
Suspects use stolen 'KGHY 88.5 FM Gospel' van in attempted Eastex Federal Credit Union ATM burglary
EVADALE, Texas — Jasper County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for suspects who stole a van owned by a local Southern Gospel radio station and used it during an attempted Eastex Federal Credit Union ATM burglary. A "KGHY 88.5 FM The Gospel Hiway" radio station van was stolen while...
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.
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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