Texas

Texas identifies case of COVID-19 variant

The first known Texas case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, originally noted in the UK, has been identified in a resident of Harris County, according to information from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Houston man arrested for Mid-County car burglaries

Dec. 20, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported that several unlocked vehicles were burglarized at the AAA RV Park, 4656 S. Garden Drive, in Beauxart Gardens, around 5:30 a.m. Surveillance video shows that a dark-colored 2010 Ford Fusion pulled into the RV park and several subjects got out...

Convicted congressman granted clemency

Dec. 22, the White House released word that President Donald Trump utilized one of his last days in office to grant full pardons to 15 individuals and commute part or all of the sentences of an additional five individuals, including former Southeast Texas Congressman Steven Stockman.

Accident on I-10 in Rose City

Lunchtime traffic heading east on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Rose City on Dec. 10 could be delayed due to a wreck that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. that left debris covering the freeway, and a severely wrecked car in multiple lanes of traffic.

Fiery crash closes I-10

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. Stephanie Davis reported at 9:49 a.m. on Dec. 9 that all westbound traffic lanes of Interstate 10 (I-10), near FM 1136 in Orange County, were closed due to a multiple vehicle crash.

PA reports COVID deaths

Dec. 4, the City of Port Arthur Health Department reported two COVID-19 related deaths in residents of Port Arthur. The individuals include a white male between the age of 75-80 and a black female between the age of 70-75.

Citizen police training

The Tri-Agency Citizen’s Police Academy is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 session. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The Tri-Agency Citizen's Police Academy is a free, 15-week training course for adults 18 and up.

Free fun with Sonny and friends

The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter St. in Port Arthur, is having a free Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The event will be outdoors, and social distancing guidelines will be in effect.

Deadly crash in Newton County

At approximately 9:15 a.m. Dec. 3, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of SH 87 and FM 2626 in Newton County.

Beaumont carjacker sentenced

Dec. 2, a 24-year-old Beaumont man was sentenced to federal prison for violent crime violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox.