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Convicted murderer captured, returned to SETX

After nearly a year on the run, convicted murderer Matthew Edgar has been captured. The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office reported around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 29, in Hemphill, the U.S. Marshal’s Service arrested Matthew Edgar, 26.

State case falters

Paul Westbrooks, held in the Jefferson County Jail on charges of aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm for more than a year now, has seen the state go down on proposed penalty attached to admission of guilt, but the accused rejected a plea deal assessing four years’...

Federal Judge Thad Heartfield: Man of mercy, lover of literature, prankster

Somberly reflecting on the life of a man many recalled as a good-hearted jokester with a penchant for telling it like it is, a stream of mourners flocked to Broussard’s on Jan.

Pistol-whipping pilferer popped

A Beaumont man, who is the suspect in at least one other robbery, was arrested Dec. 31 for aggravated robbery, evading and resisting arrest. According to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD), at 8:22 a.m.

Beaumonter named national fire legend

The Fire Museum of Texas recognized Chief C.A. Pete Shelton, of Beaumont, as an inductee of the 2023 National Fire Heritage Center's Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders.

LU adheres to statewide TikTok ban

All Texas state agencies were ordered to ban the use of the social media platform app, TikTok, on any government-issued devices as the threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) gaining access to critical U.S information and infrastructure continues to grow, according to a press release by Gov.

Felon arrested after standoff in Orange

After a three-hour standoff on Jan. 3, the Orange Regional Tactical Team arrested a felony suspect allegedly involved in a police chase and smash-and-grab robbery earlier this week, according to a press release provided by Detective Sgt. Nick Medina. Chadwick McMillen was arrested at 8:30 p.m.

Roast: Wortham for dinner

Support the mission of the Salvation Army in Beaumont while also enjoying a celebratory roast of retiring longtime legal juggernaut Bob Wortham.

Community supports Constable Christmas

Jefferson County Constable Christopher Bates shared a successful 8th annual “Christmas With The Constable” Toy Drive, benefiting the The Salvation Army of Port Arthur, the elected official announced in the wake of the holidays.

Community Bank of Texas unveils new logo

A new logo, branded as a key element of the Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas merger, will launch on Feb. 21, as the joined banking institution becomes Stellar Bank. Southeast Texans serviced by CommunityBank of Texas received a sneak peak of the branding image for the new year.