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Local student Christopher Avalos doesn’t have a license yet, but he just won a Bronco Sport
NEDERLAND — Nederland High School sophomore Christopher Avalos got a major prize, and surprise, for having perfect attendance — he won a Bronco Sport Big Bend edition. The new vehicle is courtesy of Philpott Ford, Toyota & Hyundai. Thursday marked the 20th year the dealership has awarded a Nederland High School student with a car […] The post Local student Christopher Avalos doesn’t have a license yet, but he just won a Bronco Sport appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Church burglar suspect held up by deacon at gunpoint inside Beaumont church Tuesday has been identified
BEAUMONT, Texas — A would-be church burglar got a little more than he bargained for Tuesday morning when he was caught in the act by an armed deacon. When Quentin Grant, a deacon at Impact Ministries, arrived at the church in the 1100 block of Delaware St., just before 10:20 a.m., he says he caught a man in the act of stealing from the church.
Southeast Texas prepares for District 21 runoff race
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Election leaders in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties have been hard at work making sure the District 21 Primary runoff goes off without a hitch. A race that has quickly become one of the hottest in Texas. "We have three counties that are going to...
Storms, showers sweeps through Southeast Texas late Thursday afternoon into the evening
BEAUMONT, Texas — A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight across Southeast Texas. Heavy rain and thunderstorms rolled through the area Thursday evening. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches are likely with higher amounts possible. Friday, additional rain is likely mainly across the Triangle. Very warm to...
‘Never saw him again:’ Houston-area contractor wanted in four counties is accused of swindling homeowners
PASADENA, Texas – A Houston-area contractor is accused of ripping off home repair customers in four different counties, some of whom were victims of natural disasters, court records reveal. Eusebio Maldonado, 51, has open warrants in Texas and Louisiana, according to charging documents. Maldonado’s alleged scheme dates back to...
Beaumont police investigate hit-and-run involving BISD school bus and truck
BEAUMONT — Beaumont Police are investigating a crash involving a Beaumont ISD school bus and a truck. Jackie Simien told KFDM that the school bus, numbered 1814, was leaving Beaumont United High School around 2:55 p.m. Tuesday. While on Fannett Road, a truck collided with the bus and left the scene.
Beaumont Police are searching for two alleged thieves who are accused of stealing from Best Buy
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department is searching for two suspects who are accused of stealing over $1,500 of merchandise from Best Buy on two separate occasions. On April 24, 2024 and May 8, the suspects were shopping at Best Buy and allegedly stole Apple and PlayStation items...
Man convicted of manslaughter for stabbing friend while visiting Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Beaumont man was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors say he stabbed his friend while visiting Lake Charles in 2016. Joseph Jamaad LeDay, now 35, was high on PCP when he attacked his friend, Wesley Anderson III, who later died, according to prosecutors. Anderson, who was 40, was found lying on the side of Prien Lake Road with stab wounds after midnight on May 14, 2016.
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