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East Leads Lamar Against Houston Christian After 23-Point Showing

Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

East Leads Lamar Against Houston Christian After 23-Point Showing

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

Lamar faces the Houston Christian Huskies after Braden East scored 23 points in Lamar's 63-51 win over the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The teams play Monday for the...See the Story

Rob Lee Jr. scores 31 to guide Lamar to 64-56 victory over Houston Christian

Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

Rob Lee Jr. scores 31 to guide Lamar to 64-56 victory over Houston Christian

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Rob Lee Jr. scored 31 points to propel Lamar past Houston Christian 64-56.See the Story

Lufkin felon sentenced to 96 months for firearm possession

Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

Lufkin felon sentenced to 96 months for firearm possession

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Lufkin man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Angel Capetillo, 23, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and received…See the Story

Beaumont police find missing 10-year-old boy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A missing child in Beaumont's north end was safely found hours after being reported missing, according to the police department.Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont Read Article

Kingwood felon sentenced to 12 years for drug and firearm offenses

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Kingwood woman has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ashley Nicole Ponce, 36, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute…Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont Read Article

Lufkin felon sentenced to 96 months for firearm possession

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Lufkin man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Angel Capetillo, 23, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and received…Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont See the Story

Greater Port Arthur Chamber celebrates leadership, growth at 2026 annual banquet

The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce highlighted a year of growth, collaboration and community impact during its 2026 annual banquet, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, chamber members and community partners to reflect on the past year and look ahead. The program opened with remarks emphasizing the importance of partnerships between businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations and volunteers. Speakers noted that communi…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

Spindletop marks 125th anniversary with new viewing platform

BEAUMONT – Locals know the story. When the Lucas Gusher blew at Spindletop Hill on Jan. 10, 1901, the area’s history changed in a day. A gathering commemorating the 125th anniversary of the gusher cut a ribbon on the original site on Saturday, which offers interpretive signage sharing this history. Proclamations and announcements, vintage maps and characters from The Big Thicket Outlaws made the cold morning presentation festive. This original s…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

Police say woman changed her story in Port Arthur shooting

Bond is set at $100,000 for a woman that police say shot a man while unloading a gun then reportedly changed her story to law enforcement. The woman, identified as Tieralyn Angelle, 39, remained in the Jefferson County Jail Monday after Friday’s shooting at Brittany Place Town Home Apartments, 3500 Normandy. Officers arrived to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound in the neck area. The female had reportedly been living at the man’s apartm…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

Louisiana businessman dies in Sabine Pass plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into Thursday’s crash of a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza airplane in southeast Texas that claimed the life of a prominent Southwest Louisiana businessman. The body of Carl J. Krielow, 71, of Roanoke was recovered Friday morning following a nearly 20-hour search. He was the sole occupant of the single-engine private aircraft, which crashed in marshland north of Sea Rim State Park near …Aviation Accidents · Port Arthur Read Article

Douglas County Circuit Court for Jan. 6-12, 2026

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Jan. 6 Justin William Thompson, 22, 15 B Hayes Court, domestic disorderly conduct, deferred prosecution agreement fulfilled, dismissed. Tuyet AnhThi Trinh, 54, Ashland, fraud against financial institution, no contest plea, 48-month deferred prosecution agreement; additional county fraud against financial institution, dismissed. Hunter Paul Wallace, 22, 1514 N. 11th St., domestic strangulation and suffocation, deferred prosecution agreement fulfi…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur See the Story

Culinary Trill Seeking - In the mood for some Janis?

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Ask A Cop - Reader ponders use of flashlight for blown headlight

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