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Suspected drug dealer arrested

A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant.
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A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant. He was quickly apprehended and was in possession of…
Gonzales

Gonzales

The driver of a car that knocked down a power pole Tuesday, Oct 6, is charged with DWI. The pole was hit in the 4000 block of Dowlen Road, near Old Dowlen Road. Jail records show 21-year-old Gracyn Gonzales was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Center Wednesday morning, Oct 7. Her bond…
Dowlen Road

Dowlen Road

Beaumont police report a vehicle knocked down a power pole Tuesday, Oct 6, causing traffic  issues in the 4000 block of Dowlen Road, near Old Dowlen Road. The pole blocked traffic for over a hour on the busy street. No report on the extent of injuries. Dowlen Road reopened aroud 10:00 pm. 
Kacey Musgraves (Photoo by Chad Cooper)

Kacey Musgraves (Photoo by Chad Cooper)

There are country stars who sing about Texas, and then there is Kacey Musgraves – an artist who seems to carry a little piece of the Lone Star State with her wherever she goes.Born in the Northeast Texas town of Sulphur Springs, Musgraves brought her “Middle of Nowhere Tour” to Houston on Oct. 5,…
BISD response – BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey presented a Bible parable instead of pointed responses to parents, students and educators that raised pointed questioned and concerns at the Sept. 24 meeting of the school district’s TEA-appointed Board of Managers.

BISD response – BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey presented a Bible parable instead of pointed responses to parents, students and educators that raised pointed questioned and concerns at the Sept. 24 meeting of the school district’s TEA-appointed Board of Managers.

A teacher said he needs body armor to feel safe at school. A former educator said she is watching teachers walk away from a profession they love. A parent questioned why anyone would remain in an environment where teachers feel they are treated as the problem.One after another, educators, former…
Howard

Howard

A Silsbee man is scheduled to walk into the death chamber in Huntsville Wed, Oct 7, for the murder of a woman at a Silsbee convenience store 26 years ago. 46-year-old Jamaal Howard is facing lethal injection for the May 12, 2000 shooting death of Vickie Swartout during the robbery that netted $114…
Golf swing

Golf swing

 The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Foundation invites the community to the third annual Swing for Scholarships Social event from 5-8 p.m. October 13, 2026, at 5 Under Golf Center, 5945 College St, Beaumont, TX.Attendees will have a chance to qualify for a $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge…
Halloween

Halloween

Southeast Texas communities have events planned throughout October for Halloween. October 18:    Beaumont Police Department "Trunk or Treat", 255 College Street ( at Bmt PD ). 5:00 til candy goneOctober 25:    City of Port Neches "Trunk or Treat" Port Neches Ave.  5:00…
OC ES 1

OC ES 1

One person was airlifted to a Galveston hospital Monday, Oct 5, following a fire in Orange County. The fire was at a home in the 1800 block of Wexford Drive out side of Vidor. Firefighters were able to pull the victim from the home and was transported to a nearby parking lot and flown to Galveston.…
Road work

Road work

BEAUMONT – As part of the I-10/US 69 Interchange Projects, the contractor has scheduled a traffic shift for the Eastex Interchange portion of the project. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, October 9, motorists traveling on I-10 eastbound will be shifted to the left to allow the contractor to advance…
Road work

Road work

Jefferson CountyMaintenance crews will be paving the westbound frontage road of SH73 from Spur 215 to SH82. Large debris crews will be working along SH73 from Chambers County to the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge, US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to 39th Street, along IH-10 from Orange County to Chambers…
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