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Beaumont uncle indicted for raping 8-year-old

After proposing and failing a polygraph to purportedly prove his innocence, a 47-year-old man was indicted June 2 for aggravated sexual assault of a child for allegedly raping his niece days before Christmas Day 2020. Tuesday, Jan.

Baytown teen toting psychedelics

A 19-year-old Baytown man was indicted June 2 for allegedly carrying two types of THC and psychedelic mushrooms in Beaumont last December. According to the indictment, Trooper William Hults was patrolling Dec. 18, 2020 when he observed a Chevrolet Silverado following the car ahead too closely.

Pedestrian killed in Orange

Just after 11 p.m. Monday, June 7, officers with the City of Orange Police Department responded to the scene of incidents surrounding the death of a 31-year-old Orange man found deceased in the roadway of Highway 62.

Chancellor names finalist in Lamar presidential search

Chancellor Brian McCall has selected Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as sole finalist in the Lamar University presidential search. Dr. Taylor was selected following an extensive national search. Dr.

Traffic alert

TRAFFIC ALERT June 7, 2021 JEFFERSON COUNTY: I-10 eastbound from FM 365 to Boyt Road will be down to one lane of traffic overnight June 7 and the night of June 8, 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., due to construction.

Nederland man indicted for raping stepsister, assailing roommate

For allegedly raping and impregnating his 13-year-old stepsister in 2017, a now-21-year-old Nederland man June 2 was indicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child – his second charge in 2021 for violence against women.

Texas settles with tobacco companies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement agreement with major tobacco companies that will result in $195 million paid to Texas.

Officially hurricane season

Hurricane season began June 1 with predictions of above-normal activity. With many pandemic-related guidelines still in place, the time to prepare is now.

Cody Johnson announces Ford Park concert

Popular country artist Cody Johnson will return to Beaumont on Saturday, Nov. 27, to perform inside Ford Arena along with special guests Easton Corbin and Ian Munsick. Johnson is touring in support of his 2019 album, "Ain't Nothin' to It," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart.

Dice game shooting lands man 28-year sentence

A 21-year old Beaumont man was sentenced to 28 years in prison Friday, June 4, according to a news release from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Javante Jordan Stoker was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 28 years in prison by Judge John B. Stevens court.