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BEAUMONT — A Beaumont father who was shot and killed one week ago today is laid to rest. Family and friends honored Geraldo Escamilla Saturday during a funeral service. A friend shared pictures of Escamilla and her memories after he died last weekend. "He was a very sweet and...

The last confirmed sighting of Margaret Kay-Alana Turner was on March 10, 2023. She may be "possibly suffering from a mental health crisis."

BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont city leaders and the owners of area bars and clubs are taking steps to increase safety and make sure a night out does not end in a tragedy. The rise in concern comes after a deadly shooting. It happened Saturday, March 18, 2023 in DMoney Daiquiris Lounge's parking lot and claimed the life of 30-year-old Geraldo Escamilla.

Beauty and grace was on full display over the weekend, but above all was Nederland’s Kara Beach who was crowned Miss Golden Triangle. The Pageant, sponsored by the Vidor Chamber of Commerce, was held at Vidor High School. The Nederland High School student is a junior, and the daughter...

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department is investigating a home invasion and robbery, where the suspects reportedly claimed to be police. It happened Thursday, March 23, 2023 in the city's North End. Around 9 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a home invasion in the 6000 block of Libby Lane.

Orange County Marriage Licenses Issued by the Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk for the week of March 17, 2023 – March 24, 2023. Anthoney Blade Hernandez and Ashlynn Aline Girlinghouse.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — No injuries have been reported after an 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 10 near Boyt Road Saturday afternoon. Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety said a 2010 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer was driving east on Interstate 10 around 2 p.m. The driver reportedly failed...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Authorities are looking for a Beaumont man charged along with another for torturing and killing a cat in 2021 as his May 2023 trial approaches. Beaumont Police are searching for Donaldvan Williams, 28, of Beaumont, who was indicted on federal charges of animal crushing and aiding and abetting along with Decorius Mire, 23, also of Beaumont, in the 2021 torture death of the cat.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Two men and two women could soon stand trial in connection with the robbery and what an affidavit calls "waterboarding style-torture" of a man at a Beaumont apartment complex. Equatta Young Weatherall, Louis Franklin, Rebekah Foyil, and Stephen Adams are all charged with aggravated robbery and...

BEAUMONT — A family is coping with the painful reality that their mother is dead. After months of searching, human remains found in January are identified as 56-year-old Laura Gutierrez. The family mourns while hoping to find answers for Gutierrez's death. Anyone with information about Laura Gutierrez, her associates,...

The big picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell says "...we're learning new things about COVID every day."

The once-beautiful Hotel Beaumont now sits abandoned. After its life as a hotel, it became a retirement community. Vandals have made a mess of this historic place. Growing up my aunt lived in Beaumont and it was always a treat to go into the city. I have fond memories of the downtown area.

One hundred years ago this week, Lamar University in Beaumont originated as South Park Junior College when the Beaumont ISD superintendent sought to develop plans for a junior college. Later that year, the institution’s doors opened, and the name was changed to Lamar College and later Lamar University. I’m a proud alumnus of Lamar University!

BEAUMONT, Texas — Members of the community are mourning the loss of a man who opened what is now a Beaumont staple and is described as a cornerstone in the neighborhood. Edmund Richard died March 15, 2023 at 83 years old. Since 1993, he and his family have been cooking soul food in Beaumont’s South End at Richard's Café.

BEAUMONT, Texas — The fair has officially made its return for 2023 bringing Southeast Texans the rodeo, food, rides, games, and all the fun that make up the South Texas State Fair. The YMBL South Texas State Fair is happening at Ford Park from Thursday, March 23, 2023, through...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Two Southeast Texas schools were put under temporary lockdowns Thursday following reports that have since been proven false. The lockdowns occurred at Woodrow Wilson Early College High School and West Brook High School. At this time, it is unclear if the two incidents are related. Shortly...

BEAUMONT, Texas — A 39-year-old man's prior convictions may have played a role in his 25-year prison sentence after he was charged with possession of a controlled substance. State District Judge Buddie Hahn accepted a jury verdict and sentenced Jeremiah Jerome Walker to 25 years in prison, according to a Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney’s Office release. Walker's sentence is in relation to a 2020 incident.

Washington held the Presidential office during the 38th year of the organization and passed the gavel to the next leader on January 29. Founded in 1984 with only five members under the umbrella of TASA (Texas Association of School Administrators), this organization paved the way for women to support women in educational leadership, within school systems, higher education institutions, or consultants.

The NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the NWS, National Weather Service, has issued a “Flood Warning” alert event for flooding from 3–24–2023 to 3–25–2023. This includes the Sabine River near Deweyville.

An EF-1 and an EF-2 tornado touched down in Orange County on January 24, 2023. The severe weather damaged and destroyed many homes.