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State finds Polk County Jail noncompliant, took too long to get inmate an inhaler

POLK COUNTY — The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has found the Polk County Jail out of compliance because of a delay in processing an inmate's medical forms and getting him an inhaler. Sheriff Byron Lyons shared the information following a special inspection. SHERIFF BYRON LYONS:. The Texas Commission...

Polk County, TX · 1d
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Water line break shuts off water to hotel district, truck stop

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A water line break in Lufkin has shut off water to the hotel district and a truck stop. According to the City of Lufkin, the water department is working on a 16-inch water line break under FM 819 and College Drive near the intersection of U.S. 59.

Lufkin, TX · 17h
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TXDOT Updates for the Week of Nov. 9-13, 2026

News Release provided by Tim Monzingo – Public Information Officer for Texas Department of Transportation, Lufkin District – Phone: (936) 208-5651 – Email: timothy.monzingo@txdot.gov. TxDOT offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The weekly activity update is below. Please remember that timelines...

Nacogdoches County, TX · 1d
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Lufkin fronts $162K in emergency repairs after TxDOT project fills sewer main with concrete

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Lufkin is tapping its emergency repair funds to front more than $160,000 in repair costs after a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) contractor accidentally drilled into a city sewer main and filled nearly 400 feet of pipe with wet concrete. While utility crews...

Lufkin, TX · 2d
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Jasper Hospital District Set to Receive $725,000 Grant for Healthcare Provider Recruitment

Jasper Hospital District is among the rural healthcare providers selected to receive funding through Texas' Rural Texas Strong initiative, with the district slated to receive $725,000 to support the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. The funding is part of a statewide effort announced by Governor Greg Abbott on October...

Jasper, TX · 2d

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$7 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Jasper and Kirbyville

More than $7 million in infrastructure improvements are headed to Jasper County after the Texas General Land Office (GLO) awarded two major grants to the cities of Jasper and Kirbyville. The City of Jasper has been awarded $5 million for sewer infrastructure improvements, while the City of Kirbyville will receive...

Kirbyville, TX · 1d

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The 'hole' story: Beaumont crews fill sinkhole, reopen road

BEAUMONT — Beaumont city crews have filled in a large sinkhole and reopened a road just months after another sinkhole in a different part of town swallowed a pickup truck and made international headlines. The latest sinkhole developed Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys. A member of...

Beaumont, TX · 1d

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Downtown Nacogdoches plans: 40 permits and about 200 more parking spaces in the works

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Downtown Nacogdoches could gain about 200 parking spaces as Elliott Electric builds downtown. It all connects to the city’s plan to redevelop the area, and city leaders said people are interested, with 40 permits already in the works. “Unless the city puts a lot of...

Nacogdoches, TX · 1d

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Opportunity Zone could open the door for new businesses, groceries, jobs in North End

BEAUMONT — The City of Beaumont says it has successfully secured a new Qualified Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 1.03 in the North End, Ward 3, opening the door for potential new businesses, jobs and economic development in the area. The designation is part of a federal program...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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With one final term ahead, County Judge Jay Knight sets sights on county’s future

Liberty County Judge Jay Knight is preparing to begin his fourth term in January 2027, but he already knows how he wants his 16 years in office to end — with a new county jail nearing completion, a comprehensive drainage plan in place and major transportation improvements moving forward.

Liberty County, TX · 1d

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City of Jasper Explains Proposed Zoning Ordinance and What It Means for Property Owners

The City of Jasper has provided an informational flyer to help residents better understand zoning, the purpose of a zoning ordinance, and how proposed zoning regulations could affect existing homes and properties. According to the flyer provided by the City of Jasper, zoning is the process of organizing land uses...

Jasper, TX · 2d

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Blue wave reaches Jefferson County as Democrats win 5 county races, unseat 2 Republican incumbents

Jefferson County Democrats won all five contested county level races in Tuesday's midterm election, ousting two Republican incumbents as a blue wave swept across Texas and the U.S. Democrat Carolyn Guidry defeated Republican County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg and Democrat Michael Cooper defeated Republican County Treasurer Tim Funchess, according to unofficial...

Jefferson County, TX · 3d

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That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . A member of the city crew...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Jefferson County Criminal District Judge results are in

Jefferson County Criminal District Judge race is over, we have a winner.

Jefferson County, TX · 4d

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See photos from 2026 Midterms Election Night in Beaumont

Cities nationwide gathered for Tuesday night's election, and Beaumont was no different as Republican and Democratic nominees watched the results of their races with supporters. Jacqueline Hernandez was the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 21, running against Republican nominee Ray Callas, who won Tuesday's election. Joe Evans was the Republican nominee for Jefferson County justice of the peace, running against incumbent Ben Collins, a Democrat who won the race. While Hernandez and Evans did not win their respective races, their supporters remain hopeful about their political futures. Sign up for Beaumont Enterprise newsletters here Read the original article on beaumontenterprise.com

Beaumont, TX · 3d

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BREAKING: That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . KFDM's Aaron Mack is reporting live...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Lumberton ISD responds to failure of tax rate election

LUMBERTON — Lumberton ISD is responding to voters rejecting the tax rate election, saying it's disappointed and will have to evaluate financial options. A Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is a special election that allows school districts in Texas to seek voter approval to increase their Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate above the state-mandated threshold. The M&O tax rate is part of the overall property tax rate and is used primarily for the day-to-day operations of schools, including salaries, utilities, and supplies.

Lumberton, TX · 3d

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Storm Strengthening in Orange County, TX

Tracking ended: The storm 36 miles east-southeast of Port Arthur, TX is no longer being tracked as of 9:10 p.m. CST. This storm was tracked from 7:24 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. CST. Its highest Storm Threat was 41, at 8:20 p.m. CST. 8:20 p.m. CST Storm Organizing Southeast of West...

Orange County, TX · 4d

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Port Arthur Is Warning Homeowners That Parking on the Lawn Is One of the Code Violations That Can Bring Fines of Up to $2,000 a Day

Port Arthur, Texas lists lawn parking, dumping and zoning as code violations with fines up to $2,000 a day. The state law behind it and what parking does to grass.

Port Arthur, TX · 4d