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Former longtime Beaumont fire chief C.A. "Pete" Shelton dies
Beaumont — C.A. “Pete” Shelton, a retired longtime Beaumont fire chief, has died. He started with the Beaumont Fire Department in 1950 and rose through the ranks to become chief in 1976. He served in that position for 20 years and also served as president of the Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners.
Port Arthur man indicted two years after being arrested for fatal crash
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur man is being indicted two years after he was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Christopher Henry James was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in 2022 after a crash that killed Port Arthur city employee James Addison, 47. Addison was struck and...
Store closing liquidation sales underway at Conn's HomePlus in SETX and other locations
Southeast Texas — A Los Angeles, California, company is handling store closing/liquidation sales beginning at 30-50% for all of the more than 550 Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture and More locations, including the Conn's locations in Beaumont and Port Arthur. Earlier this week, Conn’s filed for bankruptcy. In...
Legal Pathways for Injured Construction Workers in Beaumont, TX
The construction industry in Beaumont, TX, plays a central role in the local economy by developing infrastructure and providing jobs. However, it is also filled with risks and dangers. Workers face daily hazards, such as falls, equipment malfunctions, and exposure to harmful materials. These risks make safety a top priority and highlight the seriousness of on-site accidents. Ensuring proper safety measures and regulations is essential to protect workers, making it a key concern for industry stakeholders and the community.
Brave momma dog putting her own needs aside to nurture her puppies needs urgent rescue help
At Beaumont Animal Care in Texas, the shelter has asked for the public’s help finding a foster home for a mother dog, who has ignored her own basic needs, to make sure her puppies are safe. Her name is “Mama Marie,” and she needs a foster home where she can can be cared for and still take care of her puppies. What an exceptional mom!
City Manager appoints Beaumont Police Captain Tim Ocnaschek for next chief of police
BEAUMONT, Texas — The City Manager has appointed Beaumont Police Captain Tim Ocnaschek for next chief of police. 12News has confirmed that overnight, Beaumont City Council received an email from City Manager Kenneth Williams with an official recommendation for the next police chief of the Beaumont Police Department. Williams...
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
"Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels
Solar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. SolarCycle has installed a 500 kW solar array made of reused panels at its recycling facility in Odessa, Texas, which can provide around half of the electricity the plant uses. The array...
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