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Man ‘guilty’ in brutal officer assault

Bradly Joseph Pruitt was found guilty in a Hardin County court on May 13, accused in the beating of a Sour Lake police officer in 2019.

Jefferson Theatre to host 'Elvis the Next Generation'

The Historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont will host a one night event - "Elvis the Next Generation" - starring Southeast Texas' own Jake Rowley, who portrayed Elvis in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Million Dollar Quartet," with special guest Slim Jim Phantom on Saturday, July...

Vidor pair charged in meth investigation

Wednesday, May 12, the Orange County Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the Orange County SWAT Team, the Vidor Police Department and the Jasper County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office, executed a search and arrest warrant in the 1400 Block of Orange Street in Vidor.

Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn't end until a whistleblower came forward.

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune May 13, 2021   "Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn't end until a whistleblower came forward.

BPD honors fallen officers

In concert with National Police Week, a crowd of family, friends and residents gathered to honor fallen officers of the Beaumont Police Department in front of their station May 13.

Joint investigation nets two in Bridge City

May 12, the Orange Regional Tactical Response Team executed an evidentiary search warrant at 1101 Bernice in Bridge City in reference to narcotics being sold from the residence, according to a news release from the Orange police Department.

Homeschooled students move one step closer in effort to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities

The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill in it's second reading.

HS baseball playoffs schedule Round 2

The Area Round (Round 2) of the UIL boys baseball playoffs are scheduled to get underway Thursday, May 13. Class 5A PN-G vs. Fort Bend Kempner (Best of 3) Game 1: Thursday @ Crosby, 8 p.m. Game 2: Friday @ Crosby, 8 p.m. Game 3: If necessary, Saturday @ Crosby, 5 p.m.

Q.B. Culpepper and Ben Culpepper Leadership Awards from the Kiwanis Club of Orange

Little Cypress-Mauriceville seniors John Paul Sulak and Spencer Layman have received the Q.B. Culpepper and Ben Culpepper Leadership Awards from the Kiwanis Club of Orange. The awards, which are given to Key Club students, carry a $1,000.00 scholarship.

TRAFFIC ALERT May 12, 2021 WINNIE: I10 westbound at FM1663 will be down to one lane overnight, 7pm-5am, due to construction. Expect possible delays.