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How to protect your property ahead of hurricane season
BEAUMONT, Texas — Forecasters have predicted an active hurricane season ahead and it's important to know how to protect your property. Hurricanes bring enough tornadoes, lightning and flooding to bring our lives to a screeching halt. Being prepared before the storm hits is key to making sure you can pick up where you left off.
‘Very real looking:’ Mont Belvieu police disarm, detain teenager pointing BB gun replica at passerby’s
MONT BELVIEU, Texas – Police in Mont Belvieu detained and transported a 16-year-old for a mental health evaluation after he reportedly pointed a BB gun at multiple people near a park. Police say they received multiple calls at 6:58 p.m. Sunday from people in the Cherry Point neighborhood about...
Locations of 3 FEMA recovery centers in SE Texas
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening three disaster recovery centers in Southeast Texas. They'll open to "provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26." Where are the centers?. Harris County. Thomas...
One person dead, others injured following boating accident south of Beaumont.
One person was killed and at least two others injured in a boating accident that occurred on Friday south of Beaumont. Capt. Ryan Hall of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said Lewis Newsom, 48, of Groves, was driving the boat shortly before sunset when it struck the bridge on Boondocks Road at the North Fork of Taylor Bayou. There were five passengers in the boat in addition to the driver. One female passenger died as the result of the injuries she received in the crash and three others in the boat were taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont where they were treated.
Jury Sentences Cleveland man to 25 years in prison for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On May 21, 2024, a Liberty County jury found Jose Felisiano Jordan, 45, guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and sentenced him to a term of twenty-five years in prison at the conclusion of the two-day trial. On May 20, 2024, Jordan entered a plea of not guilty,...
Woman dies, two critically injured after boat crash near Boondocks Road
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has died from her injuries and other people have been injured after a boat hit a bridge on the North Fork of Taylor Bayou. Jefferson County Game Wardens and other emergency responders responded to the single boat accident that left a woman dead and two others critically injured, according to a release from Texas Game Warden Captain Ryan Hall.
Police, fire depts respond to Cove home explosion
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The Copperas Cove Police and Fire Departments are investigating a house explosion and fire in the area of E. Blancas Drive and N. Main Street. The departments were dispatched to this area at approximately 6:22 a.m. Friday. According to the City of...
Female passenger sustains fatal injuries in boating crash, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says
Shortly before sunset on Friday, Jefferson County game wardens and first responders responded to a single boat crash on the North Fork of Taylor Bayou. Authorities said Lewis Newsom, 48, of Groves was driving the boat when it struck the Boondocks Road Bridge. There were five passengers in the boat in addition to the driver. […] The post Female passenger sustains fatal injuries in boating crash, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Mom says 'Jeep Weekend' is 'a shame' after daughter's assault, fatal shooting, hundreds of arrests
The mother said the event isn't what it used to be. She said her daughter was on the phone during the assault, and others recorded it. Authorities said the yearly event ended in one death, multiple injuries, and hundreds of arrests.
Workers in Hardin, Jasper County can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Austin — The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in six additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26. As noted in the announcement from Governor Greg Abbott, the amended Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declaration includes Eastland, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Waller Counties.
How card skimmers steal info, detective explains
Credit card skimmers are hiding in plain sight and can steal your information in a matter of seconds. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with a detective involved in a case involving two suspects who were accused of putting skimmers in Baytown ATMs.
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