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Man dies in auto pedestrian accident on southeast side of Beaumont
Beaumont police say a driver missed an exit on Highway 69 North and tried to drive through the grassy median, striking and killing a pedestrian walking on the service road. He was later identified as 24-year-old Dalton Drake, of Port Neches. Police, fire and EMS rushed to the northbound service...
Two men involved in the death of 3 in January fentanyl overdose, indicted for murder and manslaughter
BEAUMONT, Texas — Harry Francis Lowenthal and Dalton Batiste have been indicted for 2nd degree manslaughter and two counts of murder respectively. This is the first time in Jefferson County that the new state statute, to indict someone for murder after selling drugs laced with fentanyl, is being utilized.
Kay-Alana Turner, a Texas woman who was missing for over a year, found dead, officials confirm
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The remains of Margaret Kay-Alana Turner were found in a wooded area in Montgomery County last Friday, the sheriff's office confirmed Wednesday. She had been missing since March 2023. Texas EquuSearch made the discovery around 2:30 p.m. Friday near Decker Praire Rosehill Road. The remains...
Upgrades at Beaumont parks nearing completion
BEAUMONT — A couple of Beaumont parks are nearing completion after the city decided to give them a facelift as part of its capital improvement plan. One park getting a new addition is Rogers Park with a new dog park. The park is now weeks away from being ready...
Doggett Toyota celebrates grand opening in Beaumont
BEAUMONT — A new name coming to buildings all around Beaumont. Tuesday A name revision and grand opening took place at a Beaumont car dealership. Doggett Toyota of Beaumont, formerly known as Kinsel Toyota, held a grand opening celebration. A ribbon cutting and drinks marked the new chapter for...
Class of 2024 | Here's how to give Southeast Texas graduating seniors a shout out
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas' graduating seniors have been working hard all through high school for the past four years and it's time to give them a shout out as graduation time nears. 12News and the Beaumont Independent School District are joining forces again this year to help you...
Evadale residents have the chance to vote on a $24M school bond
EVADALE, Texas — People living in Evadale Independent School District have a big decision to make on May 4 regarding a proposed $24 million bond. If passed, the bond would build two new schools and remodel the junior high school. Evadale ISD consists of three campuses, and elementary, junior...
Drivers should expect alternating lane closures on IH-10, contractors working in area
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Jefferson County commuters should be expecting IH-10 lane closures until 5:00 p.m. today. Beaumont Texas Department of Transportation announced that there will be alternating lane closures on IH-10 westbound. Contractors are working in the area between Boyt Rd. and FM 365. The right lane of...
Adopt Latte from Beaumont Animal Care
04/24/2024 — Today we featured Loki (a.k.a Latte) from Beaumont Animal Care on the morning show. He is currently in a foster home awaiting adoption. His intake name was Latte but the woman fostering him felt Loki was a more fitting name. Loki is an 8-month-old Husky and German...
Dawgs Overrun By Pirates In 15 to 5 Loss
It was a 12 run first inning by the Vidor Pirates on Tuesday that sunk the game for Jasper in the first game of the series between the two teams played at Vidor. The senior night crowd in Vidor had plenty to remember as the Pirates piled on the runs in the bottom of the first inning against the Dawgs.
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