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BREAKING: Jefferson County Courthouse announces early release due to weather

Per Commissioners Court Order, all non-essential employees with the Jefferson County Courthouse and county offices  will be released early at 1:30pm Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Please visit the main website at co.jefferson.tx.us for further information.

Paying millions housing dawdling alleged murderers

‘When I tell you my maximum security is full – it’s overflowing. For us, we have 480 beds set aside for  maximum-security and medium-assaultive inmates, and it stays full.

BREAKING:Lamar University campus closing at 11:00 a.m. due to approaching weather

Out of an abundance of caution for severe weather expected in the area, and in line with local ISDs, Lamar University is cancelling all classes for the remainder of the day. To allow for safe travel from campus for all faculty, staff and students, campus will be closed starting at 11 a.m.

BREAKING: Orange Public Library closes early due to inclement weather

The Orange Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 24 due to inclement weather.

Jefferson County weather alert

Severe weather is expected to move into our region between 2-5 this afternoon into the evening. Jefferson County is under a high wind advisory with winds forecast to be in excess of 40-45 mph and wind gusts up to 55-60 MPH.

BREAKING: PAISD closes early due to inclement weather

Parents are welcome to pick up their children before buses depart.

BREAKING: Jefferson County tax office closes early due to inclement weather

Due to the threat of severe weather, all three Jefferson County Tax Office locations will close its doors today at 1:00 p.m. All locations will re-open Wednesday, January 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Flash flooding possible — Red Cross offers ways to stay safe

Many regions of the country are under a threat for heavy rain and possible flash flooding. The American Red Cross is monitoring the situation and offers steps people should take to help stay safe.   WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters.

BREAKING: LIT inclement weather closure

Due to the increased threat of heavy rainfall, high winds and potential flooding this afternoon, the Lamar Institute of Technology has determined that all campuses and offices will be cancelling all classes for the remainder of the day on January 24, 2023.

BREAKING: Dowlen Road ramp closed for 3 months

Motorists traveling on southbound U.S. 96 into the Parkdale Mall area will have to find alternate routes as the U.S. 69 south entrance and exit ramp at Dowlen Road will be closed for approximately three months, according to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) media alert. On Jan.