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Man indicted for shooting girlfriend

A Port Arthur man, who allegedly shot his girlfriend, was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury for aggravated assault on Jan. 18. Mark Allen Davis, 20, was arrested Dec. 13 for the first-degree felony. He remains in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility under a $500,000 bond.

Man indicted for child sex crimes

A Jefferson County grand jury indicted a Beaumont man on child sex charges on Dec. 18. Dalton Darrow Kirk, 24, was indicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony, and indecency with a child, a second-degree felony. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Sept.

Contract worker arrested on H-FISD campus

A contract worker that was working on the Hamshire-Fannett High School campus last month was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury last week on a weapon’s charge related to having his firearm at the campus. Jan.

Gang member arrested on drug charges

A search warrant led to the arrest of a 44-year-old gang member on drug charges on Jan. 19, reported the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

New candidate emerges for Orange County DA position

With the primary more than a year away, an Orange County woman has announced she’s running for district attorney. Krispen Walker, an assistant district attorney for more than 20 years, announced her candidacy Jan. 23 in a statement to KOGT.com.

Board to decide on school calendar … again

Lumberton ISD reached out to local media outlets notifying the public that the LISD school board president and other trustees have decided to bring two calendar options to the board at the board’s next meeting. Superintendent Dr.

GOP launches radio attack against House speaker

By The Texas Tribune The Republican Party of Texas launched a striking attack on one of its own this week, State House Speaker Dade Phelan, sparking a backlash from some Republicans in the chamber.

State rates Beaumont ISD campuses

Students aren’t the only ones sporting recently released grades this month, with school districts statewide also in receipt of earned scores kicking off 2023.

Deluge deemed disaster in Orange County

‘The touchdown of one or more tornadoes has caused extensive and widespread damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service, and general endangerment of the health and safety of the residents of Orange County.

Festival season begins with Capes & Crowns

The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949. The first Royal Court was composed of 11 Duchesses, six Princesses and following the coronation, a street dance was held surrounding City Hall.