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Man indicted on child sex crime

A Tyler County grand jury indicted a man on one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Billy Baker, 49, of Fred, was indicted on Nov. 10 after District Attorney Lucas Babin presented the case to the grand jury. Baker was arrested and booked into the Tyler County Jail.

Juvenile suspects run from deadly crash

A 13-year-old female died in an early morning crash on Nov. 20, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported. Four juveniles that were in the vehicle with the teen, Beaumont ISD middle school student Theresa Franklin, have all now been identified after fleeing the scene.

Felon arrested for assaulting teens

A Silsbee Police Department officer was in the “right place at the right time” after a pair of teenagers was attacked in a restaurant parking lot on Nov. 18, according to the department chief.

Sour Lake officials looking at condemning 'eyesore'

A small town is looking into how to condemn a one-half acre property that includes an old abandoned and run-down medical clinic, an old doublewide mobile home behind it and several vehicles. The property was a topic of conversation during the Sour Lake City Council meeting on Nov. 15.

Buddy the Elf forges forever families in 'North Pole' court

Under the giddy guise of Buddy the Elf from the beloved Christmas movie, Jefferson County 287th District Court Judge Randy Shelton bounded merrily into a room brimming with elated moms- and dads-to-be, before finalizing the adoptions of 15 children in celebration of National Adoption Day 2022  on...

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program locations

Beaumont Bone & Joint - 3650 Laurel St., Beaumont   Bronze Body - Phelan, 5905 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont   Bruno’s Kitchen, 3199 Dowlen, Beaumont   Carmela’s -  3925 Calder, Beaumont   CVS - Eastex, 5850 Eastex Fwy.

'Be a Santa to a Senior' program connects generations

 As the community prepares to celebrate the season of giving, Home Instead’s Charlie Holder is encouraging Southeast Texans to share the holiday spirit with older adults who may not be anticipating any gifts under the tree this year.

Small city facing $500K gas bill, claims price gouging

Due to enormously high natural gas pricing for a two-week period in February 2021, a small Southeast Texas city finds themselves with a dilemma. The City of Kountze, which operates its own gas system, typically pays about $12,000 for natural gas for the month of February.

AWOL defendant sentenced to 30 years in prison

Accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child dating back to 2019, as well as possessing an indicted felony for bringing a “prohibited substance” into a correctional facility in 2022, Horace Walker absconded mid-trial from jury proceedings in front of Jefferson County Criminal District Court...

Out & About with Albert Nov. 24-30

Enchanting evening Mary Margaret Roane and Nicholas John Prewitt exchanged wedding vows Nov. 12 at St. Anne Catholic Church. Guests then arrived at Geneva Estates for the wonderful wedding reception.