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Jasper County fire contained

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office says Tuesday's, Sept 22, forest fire is 100% controlled. The circumstances surrounding the fire at the Hog Creek Hunting Club near County Road 08/River Ridge Road are being investigated.

Lawrence indicted for murder

A Beaumont man has been indicted for murder. 25-year-old D'onte Lawrence is charged with the August 15, 2026 shooting death of Kenlyn Faulk in the 3900 block of Broadmoor in Beaumont. Faulk, who turned 43 years old the day before the shooting, was transported to the hospital where he died.

Vidor High School releases classes early due to gas leak

 Out of an abundance of caution, High School initiated an early dismissal, Wednesday, Sept 23,  for all students due to a gas leak. The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priorities.

Contractors working with students

ABC (Associated Builde  & Contractors) of Southeast Texas hosted "Build your Future" event for high school students demonstrating multiple fields in their industry on Sept 23.

Fatal fire at Jasper County hunting lease

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatality following a forest fire. On Tuesday, Sept 22, the sheriff's office received a call regarding a forest fire enar County Road 082/River Rige Road. The area is part of the Hog Creek Hunting Club hunting lease.

BISD community meeting focuses on attendance, barriers and pleads for partnership

Beaumont Independent School District Superintendent Sandi Massey brought teachers, parents, administrators and community members together Tuesday night for a conversation focused on one of the district’s most pressing challenges: student attendance.The Sept.

Port Arthur offering citizens a program to take care of warrants

The city of Port Arthur is offering citizens with warrants a chance to get them taken care of. "This is an opportunity for citizens to come in to meet with the judge to take care of the warrant and avoid possible arrest". Dee Jones, with the city of Port Arthur's Municipal Court told The Examiner.

Beaumont Planning & Zoning supports plan

Beaumont's new Comprehensive Plan is a step closer to adoption following a unanimous recommendation for approval by the Beaumont Planning and Zoning Commission. The plan provides a lomg-term roadmap tp help guide Beaumont's growth, development and public investment.

Second person dies from weekend wreck

A second person has died from injuries sustained in an early Sunday ( Sept 19 ) crash in Beaumont. Police report 20-year-old Trent Korman, an Orange County resident, died Monday ( Sept 21). Korman lost control of his vehicle in the 6700 block of Bigner and struck a flatbed trailer.

Jasper County Jail update

Several week ago, Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard was notified by the Texas Jail Commission they would be conducting "a limited compliance inspection" on the county jial.