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HARRIS COUNTY — Two state troopers from Jefferson County are among a team from Southeast Texas making history. The DPS has won the Harris County Sharpshooters Competition for the first time ever. The group you see in the photo brought home the big prize. Morgan Austin Creader sent the...

Get ready for a significant decision in Jefferson County as commissioners gear up to vote on the naming rights for Ford Park. Will Doggett succeed in acquiring these coveted rights? Tune in to find out the outcome of this exciting development.

A controlled burn in a marsh is blowing dark plumes of smoke and ash across parts of Jefferson and Chambers counties. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is doing a controlled burn in the marsh on the McFaddin Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County. Heavy smoke is expected to blow into...

Friday afternoon an Orange man lost control of his motorcycle in Beaumont on College Street and died from his injuries. Terry Champeaux, 22, of Orange, was traveling west on Hwy. 90 in Jefferson County when he lost control and crashed. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities said he was not wearing a helmet.

Crimes ranging from evading arrest and weapons charges to murder were in this week’s list of indictments handed down by a Jefferson County grand jury. Alma Faye January, 21, of Port Arthur was indicted for abandon endanger child with intent to return for an incident that occurred July 10. Donald Benoit, 60, of Beaumont was […] The post Evading arrest indictments plentiful this week; see the list and charges appeared first on Port Arthur News.

Whether you are a bridge enthusiast or are deathly afraid of bridges, you may find that their architecture can be incredibly interesting. There are many beautiful bridges in Texas, as well as others that may be somewhat concerning. This article will introduce the 3 counties in Texas with the worst bridges and discuss what the […]

Get ready for a potential change at Ford Park! Jefferson County commissioners are gearing up to vote on the naming rights. Will Doggett succeed in acquiring them? Tune in to find out the fate of this beloved local landmark.

"Willis is running to bring the experience he has earned over his career in labor and workforce development to Jefferson County and do more than just the bare minimum of road and bridge services."

A Jefferson County Grand Jury has indicted 35 year old Christopher Honkomp of Orange for Solicitation of a Minor. On May 17 deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, along with the FBI and Beaumont PD, conducted an undercover operation where officers posted ads on a site known for human trafficking. Officers were contacted by Honkomp, who agreed to pay a fee for sexual intercourse with a female under the age of 18. Honkomp entered a Beaumont hotel room where he was arrested.

The woman allegedly was causing a disturbance in the parking lot of a local bar.

BEAUMONT — The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted suspects in two separate murder cases. The grand jury indicted Terry Jerome Booker for murder in the 2021 shooting death of Tyler Womack. Police arrested Booker after a defendant on trial for the murder pleaded guilty and provided information about Booker and two other suspects, who are already in jail on unrelated charges.

A fugitive on the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's most wanted sex fugitive list has been captured, according to the agency.Authorities with CBI announced Wednesday that fugitive David Mack was taken into custody with the assistance of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on Monday. CBI says he's previously been convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and was also wanted in El Paso County for failing to register as a sex offender. 

That water response time could fill a 660,000 gallon Olympic pool in 33 minutes.

Mayor Thurman Bartie of Port Arthur bestowed the city's key upon Jefferson County's Constable Christopher Bates Sr. in a recent city council meeting. Bartie also named September 26 'Constable Christopher Bates Sr. Day,' to honor the constable's service to the city.

Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Target Area: Hardin; Lower Jefferson; Northern Orange; Southern Jasper; Southern Orange; Upper Jefferson. A strong thunderstorm is expected to affect several areas in Texas, including North Central Jefferson, Southeastern Hardin, and Northwestern Orange counties until 5:15 PM CDT. The storm, detected on Doppler radar at 4:43 PM CDT, is moving southwest at a speed of 15 mph. The main hazards associated with this storm are wind gusts of up to 40 mph and hail of half an inch in size. The source of this information is radar data. The impact of the storm may include the knocking down of tree limbs, blowing around of unsecured objects, and potential minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects. Locations such as Beaumont, Vidor, Rose City, Pine Forest, Lakeview, and Weiss Bluff are expected to be affected. Additionally, Interstate 10 in Texas, between mile markers 863 and 848, falls within the area of impact. The maximum hail size recorded was 0.50 inches, and the maximum wind gust was 40 mph.

The FBI, together with Mexican authorities and Interpol, successfully located Howard Lyons in the Yucatan Peninsula. Their efforts ended an 18-year search. Lyons fled from Jefferson County in 2005 when he faced child sex assault charges. He's since been flown back and is currently in Jefferson County Jail with no bond due to the risk of flight.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Christian Manuel, State Representative for District 22, is seeking reelection in 2024. The incumbent announced his reelection campaign on his social media platforms on September 21, 2023. He will be facing Democratic challenger Al “Jamie” Price Jr. in the March 2024 Primary election. Election...