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Beaumont Enterprise

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Jefferson County candidates clash over court backlogs, election administration

Jefferson County candidates in five contested races on the November ballot debated criminal case backlogs, election administration, county finances and court operations.

Jefferson County, TX · 22d

The Fence Line

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Her Great-Grandfather Is Buried on Land He Once Owned, Then She Was Told She Was Trespassing. A Texas Jury Said She Could Visit.

A woman's great-grandfather and a few other relatives are buried in a private cemetery in Hardin County, on land the great-grandfather once owned. A couple owns it now. Her husband asked the wife who co-owns it for permission to visit the graves, and later to clear the brush away. The couple agreed. Then the wife's brother told the visitors they were trespassing and made them leave.

Hardin County, TX · 26d
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Hardin County moves money to keep safe room project on track

Hardin County commissioners approved funding transfers Tuesday to keep construction of a hurricane safe room moving while the county waits for federal money. The court approved a transfer of $738,844.55 from the county's general fund balance to cover the federal share of construction costs up front. The county expects to be reimbursed later, according to the meeting agenda.

Hardin County, TX · 24d
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Voters to decide Jefferson County justice of the peace race as Collins seeks reelection

Jefferson County — Voters in Jefferson County will soon decide who will serve as justice of the peace for Precinct 1, Place 2, as Democratic incumbent Benjamin Collins faces Republican challenger Joe Evans. Collins, who has served Jefferson County since 2019, said he wants to continue the work he...

Jefferson County, TX · 24d
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Entergy Texas' Orange County Advanced Power Station now delivering power to Southeast Texas

WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas has officially placed its Orange County Advanced Power Station into service, adding a new around-the-clock power source to meet growing energy demands across Southeast Texas. The 1,215-megawatt facility — known as OCAPS — can generate enough electricity to power more than 230,000 homes. Over...

Orange County, TX · 23d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Greg Abbott outlines Texas tax and health care plans at Beaumont visit

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently visited Beaumont to hear from local business leaders and celebrate National Manufacturing Week.

Texas · 26d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Port Arthur mayor ordered to pay ethics fine over campaign finance violations

Port Arthur Mayor Charlotte Moses was fined by the Texas Ethics Commission over campaign finance violations tied to cash donations.

Port Arthur, TX · 26d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont cancels Ghostbusters and Ghouls Haunted Firehouse Bash

The Ghostbusters and Ghouls Haunted Firehouse Bash has been canceled.

Beaumont, TX · 25d

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Groves warns residents that an online story claiming parasites were found in the city’s tap water is false

The city of Groves is warning residents about a false online story claiming parasites have been found in the city's tap water. The story, shared on social media under the name "The Groves Dispatch," claims contaminated water has gone unreported for six months. It includes an interview with a supposed doctor and claims local residents have suffered serious health problems.

Groves, TX · 25d

KFDM-TV

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Beaumont residents push for railroad quiet zones after years of blaring train horns

What specific complaints do North and East End residents report?. Beaumont — The blaring sound of train horns in Beaumont can be heard for miles, and some residents who live near the tracks say the noise has disrupted their lives for years. Eric Petry, who lives across from a...

Beaumont, TX · 24d

Chron.com

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A viral post made terrifying claims about Texas tap water. It was a lie.

Officials say an alarming online post circulating on social media is false.

Groves, TX · 24d

KFDM-TV

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Jefferson County District Clerk extends passport office hours on first Thursdays

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jefferson County residents will have additional time to apply for passports with extended hours on the first Thursday of the month at the Jefferson County Courthouse. District Clerk Jamie Smith announced that passport services are normally open from 8am-3:30pm Monday through Friday. Smith has announced that...

Jefferson County, TX · 26d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Rain-damaged mail ballots raise voting concerns in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Democratic Party leaders raise concerns that some voters could miss deadlines to vote by mail after reports of rain-damaged mail ballots.

Jefferson County, TX · 24d

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Engineers to show plans for county levee system

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be in Bridge City the evening of Tuesday, October 20, to show the detailed plans for the $4.5 billion levee-flood control system for Orange County. The public is invited to attend to see the maps and ask questions of engineers and others from...

Orange County, TX · 24d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Neighborhood Watch: North End residents complain of nightly train noise

Beaumont North End residents say loud train horns are disrupting sleep, and the city says sound barriers are not currently planned.

Beaumont, TX · 26d

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Bridge City School Board Trustees honored

The Bridge City School board, named Texas Education Region 5’s board of the year, was honored this weekend as one of the best boards in the state at the annual TxEDCON in Houston, a convention of the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators. As a tribute for the award, Claycomb Associates Architects, a company designing school buildings for BCISD, gave the board and Superintendent Dr. Mike Kelly bobble head dolls in the likenesses. The board members are Rebecca Rutledge, president; Judy Cole, vice president; along with Paul Zoch, Jerry McInnis, Mark Anderson, That Hill, and Michael C. Johnson.

Bridge City, TX · 24d

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Rotary Club of Nederland launches lock box program to help seniors during emergencies

How does the lock box program provide home access during emergencies?. The Rotary Club of Nederland now offers a lock box program to provide peace of mind for senior and disabled residents. Through the program, a secure lock box will be installed by volunteers on the outside the main entrance...

Nederland, TX · 25d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont chamber honors volunteers, welcomes new leadership

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting to honor members for their dedication to the chamber and community and welcome its new leadership.

Beaumont, TX · 25d

KFDM-TV

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Baytown has been your Buc-ee’s stop; KFDM learns the new eastbound I-10 destination coming

For 12 years, Southeast Texans traveling west on Interstate 10 have made the stop at Buc-ee's in Baytown since 2014 for Beaver Nuggets, brisket and Buc-ee’s famously clean restrooms. The Buc-ee’s in Baytown, at I-10 and John Martin Road, is the closest current location for Beaumont-area drivers and opened...

Baytown, TX · 10-01

GATOR 99.5

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Southwest Louisiana Has TOO MANY of These Things! Y'all Agree?

We asked Southwest Louisiana what we have WAY too many of, and y'all didn't hold back! From tacos to traffic, the answers had me laughing. See what made the top 10 and tell us if you agree!

Louisiana · 26d