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Langston named West Brook head football coach

Family fight ends in fireworks

Just before noon March 25, a shooting occurred between two family members at the intersection of Hwy 105 and Sweetgum in the parking lot of a fireworks stand, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO).

Nederland man sentenced for federal firearms and drug violations

A Nederland, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei March 24.

Beaumont opens up vaccine to all

Anyone over 18 can now register for vaccine at Vaccine.beaumonttexas.Gov, according to Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames.  “They can register now,” she said, adding there is no wait at this time. “Everyone in our system has an appointment scheduled.

Vaccine eligibility extends to all adults March 29

All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29, according to a news release from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Man beheads pet bird before assaulting pregnant girlfriend

Hearing complaints that the GPS tracker was "uncomfortable" to wear with his work boots, a local judge March 22 removed the tracking stipulation from the requirements of a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend and beheading a pet bird.

Retired soldier charged for revenge porn

A local retired Army veteran accused of sending revenge porn had his case delayed March 22 so his lawyer could mull options with the prosecution, such as holding the proceedings in veterans court.

Price no longer Lamar University men’s basketball coach

Tic Price will not return as Lamar University head men’s basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Marco Born Sunday afternoon. The move comes following a season that saw the Cardinals go 10-18 (.357) overall and finish sixth in the conference tournament.

CDC provides guidelines for vaccinated people

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines earlier this month for what fully vaccinated people can safely do. From the release: COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick.

Vaccine options for Southeast Texans

Southeast Texans have a host of options when it comes to vaccination sites, with more than half a dozen cities offering shots throughout the region.  Resident can sign up to receive their free shots at vaccine.beaumonttexas.