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Torrential rains and powerful winds lead to flooding, damage, outages
Severe weather in the form of powerful winds and torrential rain is leading to flooded roads, downed trees and tens of thousands of power outages across Southeast Texas. First responders across the region are dealing with reports of trees falling onto homes and cars, and multiple traffic accidents including an 18 wheeler blown onto its side on Highway 73 in Port Arthur.
Sheriff’s Office IDs man found dead in rollover Jeep crash
VIDOR — Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Monday to the 1500 block of Texla Road in Vidor in reference to a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a Jeep rolled over onto the passenger side of the vehicle. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of the […] The post Sheriff’s Office IDs man found dead in rollover Jeep crash appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Ways you can avoid your home from being swarmed by termites after storms
BEAUMONT, Texas — You might be seeing more flying termites start to swarm around your home and it's all thanks to the rain. Rain creates the perfect environment for flying termites to mate and create new colonies, which is why it's important to learn how you can protect your home and business.
Port of Beaumont unveils new $85M dock that will allow them to transport, receive cargo from all over the world
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont city officials unveiled a new $85 million dock that will not only allow the Port of Beaumont to move more cargo but also create hundreds of jobs. Officials tell 12News the dock represents where the water meets the land. The facility allows them to transport and receive cargo from all over the world.
Beaumont Police working to identify armed robbery suspect
Beaumont Police say they’re working to identify a suspect in an early Thursday morning armed robbery. Police say it happened at about 2:30 on Wyatt Street in the South Park area. According to police, the suspect, a black male wearing a track suit, robbed a man at gunpoint and...
'The school is old, we really need a new school' | Evadale Superintendent hopes $24M bond helps campus flood issues
EVADALE, Texas — After heavy rains, six Evadale High School classrooms are dealing with water damage and the Superintendent says that it's nothing new for them. The district says this damage really highlights the reason why they are pushing for a new school bond. "They're having to evacuate classes,...
Some schools cancel, delay start times in anticipation of severe weather on Friday
BEAUMONT, Texas — Check with your school's website or social media for more info and instructions. We're updating this list as we receive new and updated information. Bob Hope School: All Bob Hope School campuses in Beaumont & Port Arthur will have a delayed start time in the morning of 9:30 a.m.
Lumberton ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent
Lumberton — The Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. John Mathews as the lone finalist for superintendent of the district. The current superintendent, Dr. Tony Tipton, is retiring from public education after a 30 year career, including four years heading LISD. Dr. Mathews comes to Lumberton ISD...
Storms drench Southeast Texas Thursday morning, leaving street flooding behind
BEAUMONT, Texas — A line of heavy storms is passing through Southeast Texas Thursday morning bringing heavy rain and possible high winds. The threat for flash flooding is high especially near our rivers, creeks, and bayous that have already been swollen. An 18 wheeler has lost its load in...
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