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Nearing three decades later, man sentenced for attempted murder

In a blast from the past to the Jefferson County Criminal District Court of Judge John Stevens on Nov. 14, a man sentenced to serve probation in 1994 was brought before the court to finally answer for the crime he pleaded guilty to 28 years ago – attempted murder.

Prison understaffing highlighted in bill proposition

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Nederland businessman sentenced to prison

The owner of Jake’s Fireworks in Nederland has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations, sentenced to serve 15 years in a federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. Jake Ellis Daughtry, 35, of Nederland, pleaded guilty on Jan.

From high school desk to city council podium

There to take his school project further than the rubric required, a local Kelly High School senior told those assembled for Beaumont City Council’s Nov.

TxDOT plans Big Thicket Parkway clear-cut

Removing 13 miles of trees on Highway 69 (U.S. 69) just north of Beaumont in Hardin and Tyler counties will exponentially increase the flood threat to Beaumont and Hardin County, Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust’s Ellen Buchanan warned in the face of certain deforestation.

Alleged child sex abuser absconds mid-trial

Accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child dating back to 2020, 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...

HARDIN CO.| Court OKs application permit for solar, wind farms

Some companies are looking at Hardin County to construct wind and solar power development projects. At the Nov. 8 meeting, Commissioners Court unanimously approved an industrial permit application including solar and wind.

Out & About with Albert Nov. 17-23

Over the top The 20th annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas was truly a “Top Gun” event with generous honorees Diane and Don Shaver along with “Tom Cruise look-a-like” Bishop David Toups at the helm of the incredible fundraiser last Thursday.

PHOTOS: Beaumont Radio Reunion

What: Beaumont Radio Reunion  Where: Crazy Cajun  Photos by Chad Cooper

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair

What: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair  Where: Home of Gina & Colby Crenshaw Photos by Jordan Gaspard