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Tanya Dean from the Houston DPS Crime Lab concluded day six's testimony prior to Judge Stevens announcing a recess until 9 a.m. Wednesday morning so that the court could take care of legal matters in the absence of the jury.

Tanya Dean from the Houston DPS Crime Lab concluded day six's testimony prior to Judge Stevens announcing a recess until 9 a.m. Wednesday morning so that the court could take care of legal matters in the absence of the jury.

Trial continues for man accused in 1995 slaying of Mary Catherine Edwards

Barbara Davis
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Day six of the 1995 murder trial of Mary Catherine Edwards began Tuesday morning with the defense's cross-examination of Tanya Dean, a DNA supervisor at the Houston DPS Crime Lab, regarding her processing of the buccal swabs from Clayton Foreman in 2023 compared to the DNA extract of the anal swab...
Fire investigators look for evidence on what caused a fire which claimed three lives.

Fire investigators look for evidence on what caused a fire which claimed three lives.

Fire claims three lives in Hardin County

News Staff
Monday, March 18, 2024
Multiple fire departments responded to a deadly mobile home fire that killed three people, including two children on March 9, north of Lumberton in Beaumont Colony. According to Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis, witnesses reported seeing flames coming from the double-wide mobile home around 2:20 a.
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City updates food truck regulations

News Staff
Monday, March 18, 2024
The city of Nederland announced updated regulations for food trucks. According to city officials, effective March 1, there are two types of permits – special events and annual – for food trucks to operate within the city limits.

Two people shot at sports lounge, no charges filed

News Staff
Monday, March 18, 2024
FROM BEAUMONT PD: On Sunday, March 17 at 1:31 am, Beaumont Police officers responded to the End Zone sports lounge, 3430 Concord Doad, in reference to a victim of a shooting. Officers arrived and found a female suffering from a gunshot wound.
Allison Edwards Brocato (insert) gives an emotional recap of the days leading up to her twin sister Mary Catherine Edwards’ murder. Defendant Clayton Foreman and his attorney stand during court proceedings.

Allison Edwards Brocato (insert) gives an emotional recap of the days leading up to her twin sister Mary Catherine Edwards’ murder. Defendant Clayton Foreman and his attorney stand during court proceedings.

Trial underway in 1995 murder of school teacher

Barbara Davis
Monday, March 18, 2024
The 1995 murder trial of Mary Catherine Edwards began before Judge John Stevens with opening statements from Prosecutor Mike Laird on March 12 in the Jefferson County Criminal District Court.
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Foundation recognizes 15 for excellence in education

News Staff
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Beaumont Foundation of America announced the 15 recipients of the 2024 Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award. Since 2009 the Foundation has recognized superior teachers whose dedication and leadership inspire both students and fellow educators.
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LU women's basketball receives bid to inagural WBIT

News Staff
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Lamar University’s women’s basketball team will continue their season as they were selected as one of 32 teams to play in the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament. The Cardinals will fly up to Pullman, Washington, to take on No.
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