A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant.
A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant. He was quickly apprehended and was in possession of…
A Beaumont man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Lake Charles. On Wednesday, Oct 7, Lake Charles police were called to a hotel in the 3200 block of North Power Center Parkway in reference of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the body of 42-year-old Monique St.…
The Beaumont Police Department is warning the public about a recent scam that has resulted in victims losing thousands of dollars.In multiple reported incidents, scammers have contacted victims by phone, posing as law enforcement officers and claiming the victims have outstanding arrest warrants…
Oct. 1, the Orange County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of vehicles for the county’s full-time Constables as part of the 2026–2027 budget year, marking the first time the county has provided county-owned vehicles specifically for its full-time Constables, according to information from…
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding a total of $10,000 in STEM scholarships to three outstanding students in the Greater Houston and Beaumont area. The scholarships are part of Entergy’s $20 Million Power of…
FROM TxDOT – As part of the I-10/US 69 Interchange Projects, the contractor has scheduled a traffic shift for the Eastex Interchange portion of the project this weekend (weather permitting).Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, motorists traveling on I-10 eastbound will be shifted to the left to…
On Wednesday, Oct 7, The Jasper County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Newton Police Department, Pineland Police Department, and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Investigators executed felony arrest warrants on four individuals. The warrants include charges of Engaging in…
Convicted killer Jamaal Howard, of Silsbee, has been put to death. Howard, 46, was executed in the Texas death chamber Wednesday, Oct 7, for the May 2000 shooting death of 42-year-old Vickie Swartout during a robbery at a Silsbee convenience store. Howard stole $114 and a carton of cigarettes…
The driver of a car that knocked down a power pole Tuesday, Oct 6, is charged with DWI. The pole was hit in the 4000 block of Dowlen Road, near Old Dowlen Road. Jail records show 21-year-old Gracyn Gonzales was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Center Wednesday morning, Oct 7. Her bond…
Beaumont police report a vehicle knocked down a power pole Tuesday, Oct 6, causing traffic issues in the 4000 block of Dowlen Road, near Old Dowlen Road. The pole blocked traffic for over a hour on the busy street. No report on the extent of injuries. Dowlen Road reopened aroud 10:00 pm.
There are country stars who sing about Texas, and then there is Kacey Musgraves – an artist who seems to carry a little piece of the Lone Star State with her wherever she goes.Born in the Northeast Texas town of Sulphur Springs, Musgraves brought her “Middle of Nowhere Tour” to Houston on Oct. 5,…
