Gabby Gaspard

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GALVESTON, Texas — The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office has announced new rules and a traffic control plan ahead of Jeep Weekend, an annual event that draws thousands of visitors to the beaches. The updated guidelines are aimed at ensuring public safety and maintaining order throughout the event, which begins Friday, May 16 at 6 a.m. and ends Monday, May 19 at midnight.

5 days ago | 12newsnow.com | Gabby Gaspard

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Port Arthur daycare is under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services after young children were found wandering unsupervised onto a busy road Tuesday morning, prompting outrage from parents and the community. Keiara Ochoa said she had found out through social media that children at her 2-year-old son's daycare, Bumblebees Kidz Academy, had made their way onto Gulfway Drive without adult supervision.

5 days ago | 12newsnow.com | Gabby Gaspard

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department has issued a deadly conduct warrant for 19-year-old Makerrick Kirkwood in connection withthe recent shootings on Maddox and East Virginia Streets, officials announced Wednesday. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video is from a May 8, 2025 broadcast) Kirkwood, of Beaumont, is considered an additional suspect in the case alongside Jordan Washington and Wesley Davis, both of whom are already in custody.

6 days ago | 12newsnow.com | Gabby Gaspard

BEAUMONT, Texas — Catholics across Southeast Texas are celebrating a historic moment as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected pope Thursday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Now known as Pope Leo XIV, his appointment is being met with excitement and renewed hope by many local faithful. “It’s a monumental day for Catholics in Southeast Texas and around the world,” said Bishop David Toups of the Diocese of Beaumont.

6 days ago | 12newsnow.com | Gabby Gaspard

WEST ORANGE, Texas — The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District (WOCCISD) Board of Trustees has named Dr. Alicia Sigee as the lone finalist for the district’s superintendent position following an extensive search and community input process. Dr. Sigee, a veteran educator with 17 years of experience in public education, has served in a range of leadership roles, including her most recent position as Director of Student Services at WOCCISD.