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Mar 26, 2025 |
12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Kayla Choates
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Jefferson County program designed to educate teens about the criminal justice system is being recognized as a key strategy to combat youth crime. The initiative, known as the Judicial Academy, is making strides to empower young people by giving them a first-hand look at legal careers and the judicial process. Precinct 1 Place 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Naomi Doyle is at the forefront of this effort.
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Mar 21, 2025 |
12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Kayla Choates
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Rainbow Bridge will close at 10 p.m. tonight for an 18-month construction project, forcing drivers onto a detour and increasing commute times for thousands. The Texas Department of Transportation is reinforcing the steel structure and installing new railings due to growing safety concerns. A temporary detour for westbound traffic into Port Arthur has been set up, but many commuters are concerned about the extended travel times.
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Mar 20, 2025 |
12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Kayla Choates
SARATOGA, Texas — High winds and low humidity have created dangerous wildfire conditions across Southeast Texas, pushing volunteer firefighters to work tirelessly for nearly a week. These challenging weather conditions, along with the freeze and high winds, are reminiscent of the wildfires seen in the summer of 2023.
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Mar 19, 2025 |
12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Kayla Choates
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The family of Bobby Francois, a Port Arthur man shot and killed by an off-duty security officer at Prince Hall Village Apartments, is remembering him as a loving father and a cherished family member. Francois, a father of four, passed away early this morning at a hospital in Galveston, surrounded by his loved ones. His family is devastated by his sudden death and struggling to understand how such a senseless act of violence could happen to someone they loved deeply.
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Mar 7, 2025 |
12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Kayla Choates
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Mural Festival kicks off this weekend, drawing artists from around the world to paint the city and showcase its rich history. The annual event, which has become a major attraction, invites community members to watch artists complete their murals while enjoying live music, food vendors, and activities. "Now that the art and just like people from all over the world are coming here to paint, and trying to get in.
Journalists covering the same region

Scott Eslinger
Digital Newsdesk Producer at KBMT-TV (Beaumont, TX)
Scott Eslinger primarily covers news in East Texas, United States, including areas around Lufkin and Nacogdoches.

Patrina Adger
Anchor and Reporter at KFDM-TV (Beaumont, TX)
Patrina Adger primarily covers news in East Texas, United States, including areas around Livingston and Lufkin.

Dan Wallach
Reporter at The Beaumont Enterprise
Dan Wallach primarily covers news in East Texas, United States, including areas around Jasper and Lufkin.

Camryn Burchett
Daybreak Reporter at KBMT-TV (Beaumont, TX)
Camryn Burchett primarily covers news in East Texas, including areas around Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas, United States.
Ebonee Coleman
Reporter at KBMT-TV (Beaumont, TX)
Ebonee Coleman primarily covers news in Livingston, Texas, United States and surrounding areas.
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