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Entergy on stand-by

Entergy Texas has crews ready to respond to potential impacts of the incoming storm. Forecasts indicate Edward could bring up to five inches of rain. For power updates, go to Entergy's webpage and click on the outage map. 

Resolution in wrongful death involving Kimberly Langwell

Provost Umphrey Law Firm announces the resolution of a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Tiffani McInnis, the daughter of Kimberly Langwell, who was murdered in 1999. The lawsuit was filed against Terry Lee Rose Sr., whose was Langwell's boyfriend.

School Closings

Due to the tropical system approaching, nearly every school district across Southeast Texas will not have classes today, Tue Sep 1. This includes all four Lamar campuses along with private schools. For information on your school, check you district's social media pages. 

Lumberton K-9's vested-up

Thanks to a generous donation from Lumberton residents Mike and Dorthy Denton, K-9 Officers Rocco and Ranger have protective vests. "These are the top of line vests that are personally fitted for each police dog" Lumberton Chief of Police Danny Sullins told the Examiner.

I-10 re-opens

I-10 east, near the Downtown exit in Beaumont, has reopened. Around 7:40 Monday morning an eastbound 18-wheeler was involved on a wreck causing the semi to tip over spilling haz-mat materials onto the interstate.There were no injuries. The interstate was closed for more than five hours. 

Beaumont man jailed for Jasper County fatality

A 41-year-old Beaumont man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault following a Saturday night wreck in Jasper County. The DPS says Jessie Arceneaux pulled out of a parking lot on Highway 96 in front of the Black Sheep Saloon in front of an oncoming motorcycle.

Two teens killed in Newton County crash

A collision between a four wheeler and a pickup In Newton County Saturday night claimed the live of two young teens. The DPS reports the four-wheeler was traveling south on the northbound shoulder of Highway 87 approaching a curve. A northbound pickup saw the headlights of the four-wheeler.

Ambulance at Doggett Stadium

After initially announcing no ambulances would be at BISD high school football games this year, the school district has decided to have a ambulance at games. An Acadian Ambulance was at the stadium Thursday night for the Nederland at Beaumont West Brook football game.

Lovebugs are back

Thousands of lovebugs are back in Southeast Texas. The insects can become a nuisance by covering vehicles, buildings, and outdoor ares. The lovebugs are harmless, they do not bite, sting, are not known to spread disease, and do not cause structural damage.

'Bandit signs' or 'sign bandit': First Amendment invoked in ongoing saga

Special education advocate Daisey Ashford, who was hosting a demonstration in front of a local public school campus Aug. 18, reported to police that former Beaumont City Council member Mike Getz pulled a gun on a volunteer manning the site.