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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.

Orange woman found with bevy of drugs

Wednesday, March 17, Orange police officers obtained and served a search warrant at 2400 19th Street, where a bevy of drugs was found.

Prather to perform May 15 at Jefferson Theatre

Comedian Chad Prather will perform his "Unapologetic Tour" at the Jefferson Theatre on Saturday, May 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19.  Prather has a way with words.

PAPD searches for armed car thieves

At approximately 4:30 a.m., the Port Arthur Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a person being shot in the 3800 block of Chevy Chase Lane, according to a news release. Officers found an man, who was approximately 40 years old, with at least one gunshot wound.

Beaumont United wins UIL 5A state basketball championship

Junior Terrance Arceneaux not only scored a game-tying three point basket to send the Class 5A UIL state championship into overtime, he also delivered the game winner.

Mobile site to vaccinate Orange County seniors without pre-registration

The Orange County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) will hold a mobile vaccination site on Saturday, March 13, at the Orange County Convention...