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FDA recall of eggs reaches highest level

The Food and Drug Administration upgraded the recall of eggs to its highest risk level of C1 on Aug, 12, 2026 due to the threat of Salmonella. The recall of nearly 1.6 million dozens impacts multiple stores across the nation, including Texas.

Water main repairs in Beaumont

The City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department will be making repairs today, Friday, Aug 13, 20226, to a large -diametre cast iron water main.

Eight Federal inmates guilty of illegal contraband at complex

Eight inmates at the Beaumont Federal Prison Complex have pleaded guilty to possessing contraband at the complex.

Louisiana Murder Suspect Arrested In Beaumont

Acting on a tip from Lake Charles police, a 15-year-old murder suspect has been arrested in Beaumont. The arrest followed a search warrant at a home in the 2600 block of McFadden. Several weapons were found in the home leading to multiple arrests.

Weekend traffic

Motorists traveling on I-10 in Beaumont this weekend may experience delays as contractors will be working in the median. The left lane westbound between Washington Boulevard and Walden Road will be closed overnight Friday and overnight Sunday from 8:00pm-5am both nights.

Wild Thumb app helps Texans create pollinator-friendly gardens

As summer begins to wind down, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is encouraging Texans to start planning their fall planting projects, with the season offering an ideal opportunity to establish native plants.Cooler temperatures and seasonal rainfall in the fall can give newly planted native...

Jasper man arrested on child porn charges

A Jasper County man is jailed charged with sexual assault of a child pornography depicting sexual assault of a child. The month-long investigation started with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and exploited children. The tip led to the arrest of 37-year-old Timothy John Canfield.

Jefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison

A Nederland man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 40-year-old Christopher Wade Garbett was arrested in March of 2025 while selling three shotguns for $1,200 to undercover officers inside a Groves motel room.

Man arrested In Jasper County on family assault charge

A Jasper County man is jailed for aggravated assault/family violence. 33-year-old Kyle Dylan Fussell, of Kirbyville, is accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend at a residence on County Road 474 in Kirbyville. Fussell left the property before deputies arrived on the scene.

Traffic Alert

Motorists traveling on I-10 Eastbound frontage road overnight Tuesday into Wednesday in Beaumont can expext delays from College Street to Hollywood Street as contractors will be repairing concrete. Work will take place from 8:00pm Wednesday, Aug,11 to 5:00am Thursday, Aug, 12.