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Scam alert: 'Cloned vehicles' showing up in online sales

The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is warning the public about a growing issue involving “cloned vehicles” being sold online, often through sites like Facebook Marketplace.According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and Carfax, vehicle cloning has increased significantly in...

Lumberton man arrested for distributing child sex abuse material in Louisiana

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office announced the arrest a Texas man in connection with the distribution of child sexual abuse material in Assumption Parish, reported WAFB.com.Kyler Bradley Montelaro, 19, of Lumberton, was arrested on March 4 in Lumberton, on 12 counts of child sexual...

Local nonprofit establishes Mardi Gras bead recycling program

The Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with Garlyn Place to launch a new annual Mardi Gras bead recycle program called "Krewe for a Clean Future."

BREAKING: Alvin Brooks out as Lamar men's basketball coach

Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Alvin Brooks will not be retained for the 2026-27 season announced Vice President and Director of the Athletics Jeff O’Malley Tuesday afternoon.

SETX Food Bank sets up free food boxes for qualifying senior citizens

Seniors 60+ who qualify can now apply for free USDA monthly food boxes with the Southeast Texas Food Bank. The Southeast Texas Senior Box Program provides nutritious food boxes each month to eligible seniors in the community.

3/2 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas.

2/27 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas.

Child sex offender, on probation, back in jail custody

Less than a year into probation for child sex abuse, Billy Lynn Woolley was again under the custody and care of Jefferson County jail staff Feb. 26, arrested and held without bail pending a bond hearing reportedly set for Feb. 27 in Jefferson County Criminal District Court.