Camryn Burchett

1 week ago | 12newsnow.com | Camryn Burchett

BURKEVILLE, Texas —  Powerful overnight storms swept through Southeast Texas late last night, toppling trees, downing power lines, and damaging homes, leaving hundreds without power and emergency crews working around the clock to respond. In Burkeville, the local volunteer fire department was inundated with emergency calls starting just after 2:30 a.m. and continuing for nearly five hours.

1 week ago | 12newsnow.com | Camryn Burchett

PORT NECHES, Texas — On this Memorial Day, Southeast Texans paid tribute to heroes who will never come home. Families, veterans, and community members gathered to ensure the memory of our fallen service members are never forgotten. The 5th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches brought dozens of families together in remembrance. Complete with taps, a rifle volley, and the laying of wreaths, the event honored the ultimate sacrifice made by American service members.

2 weeks ago | 12newsnow.com | Camryn Burchett

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — New information has emerged about ongoing traffic disruptions in Port Arthur that are now expected to last significantly longer than originally planned. The Cloverleaf construction project at the intersection of Highway 73 and 69 is not only over budget, but its completion date has been postponed to the end of 2026.

3 weeks ago | 12newsnow.com | Camryn Burchett

VIDOR, Texas — Overdose deaths in the United States, largely caused by synthetic opioid fentanyl, fell by nearly 30,000 in 2024, according to a released this week. Experts point to increased awareness, outreach and more strict laws for the drop, but for some families it came too late. Macelyn Gordon, a lifelong Vidor resident, overdosed on a counterfeit pill laced with a deadly amount of fentanyl in 2023.

1 month ago | 12newsnow.com | Camryn Burchett

The fallout continues following a serious crash at the intersection of Highway 365 and LaBelle Road that left two teenage girls and a truck driver injured. Residents say the intersection is dangerous, and many are now demanding action before it’s too late. Phillip Broussard, a truck driver with a decade of experience on the road, is one of those calling for change after he was involved in a wreck that injured two teenage girls. "Somebody can actually get killed next time.