Nome

Train slices semi in half in Nome

March 24, at about 5 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report that a train struck a semi on Old Nome Road in Jefferson County, Sgt. Stephanie Davis said in a release.

“Initial reports indicate that a 2016 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling westbound on Highway 90 and turned onto Old Nome Road,” Davis said. “As the 18-wheeler crossed the railroad tracks, the fully loaded trailer became stuck on the tracks.”

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After mistrial, prosecutors take another shot at man who exchanged fire with deputies

Byron Bush

UPDATE: Oct. 7, another hung jury resulted in a second mistrial for Byron Bush.

A Beaumont man is on trial for the second time, facing charges after he fired upon two Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies during a 2014 incident in which he was shot.

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Nome business owner who fought for her life now fights for justice

Marcom Stagg (inset) was found guilty of aggravated robbery.

UPDATE: District Attorney Bob Wortham announced May 2, 2016, that Judge Larry Gist in the Drug Impact Court has sentenced Marcom Dwayne Stagg to 50 years in prison for his involvement in a home invasion back in M

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Update: one-vehicle crash in Nome claims 3 lives

According to Trooper Stephanie Davis, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, the Te

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Nome couple catches burglar in the act

Joseph Perry, 26

A homeowner and his wife woke up to a surprise visitor Saturday night, March 2, when they found a transient inside their Nome home.

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