KBTV-TV (Beaumont, TX)

KBTV-TV, which broadcasts on virtual channel 4 and UHF digital channel 27, is a television station affiliated with Dabl. It is based in Port Arthur, Texas, and serves the Golden Triangle area of southeast Texas. The station is owned by Deerfield Media and operates through joint sales and shared services agreements with the Sinclair Broadcast Group. This arrangement makes KBTV-TV a sibling station to KFDM, a CBS/CW+/Fox affiliate licensed in Beaumont (channel 6). Both stations share their studio facilities located at the I-10/US 69 interchange in Beaumont, while KBTV-TV's transmitter is situated in Vidor.

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Innovative 'WBGT' heat index scale offers clearer picture of Texas heat stress

1 week ago | fox4beaumont.com | Chad Sandwell |Aaron Barnhill

As the summer solstice marks the official start of summer, southeast Texas is experiencing sweltering conditions with temperatures soaring into the 90s. Meteorologist Chad Sandwell reported that the heat index values are expected to push into the triple digits, with a high temperature of 93 degrees and dew points in the mid-70s. This combination is likely to result in a heat index of 107 degrees.
Sponsored by DuGood Credit Union

1 week ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

The Pay it Forward recipient for June is Angelina "Dolly" Dak of Port Neches. Her longtime friend, Gail Duhon, nominated her saying Dolly is a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Beaumont, volunteers where she works and for Tools for Schools, as well as the Beaumont Food Bank. She's on the advisory committee of seniors in Pt. Neches, Veteran Administration Volunteer at the VA clinic in Beaumont, and at her church.
Shark Camp makes a big splash at Museum of the Gulf Coast this week

1 week ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

There's a unique summer activity making a big splash at the Museum of the Gulf Coast this week. Today marks the start of the museum's Shark Camp that starts Monday, June 16th and runs thru June 20th. There museum will be closed June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. The camp runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm. Click here for more information on the camp.
Port Arthur mayor-elect Moses talks Juneteenth, Father's Day events, and city's future

2 weeks ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

By Patrina Adger People in Southeast Texas can celebrate Juneteenth and Father's Day in one celebration. "Celebration by the water" is happening this Sunday, June 15th at the Pleasure Island Marina in Port Arthur. Mayor-elect Charlotte Moses talks about today's Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, this weekend's events and her excitement on becoming Port Arthur's next mayor.
BISD's Dr. Shannon Allen named Region 5 Superintendent of the Year

3 weeks ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

The Beaumont ISD superintendent has picked up a major award as the district enters its summer break, earning Superintendent of the Year honors in Region 5. The Region 5 Education Service Center announced Dr. Shannon Allen as its regional winner for TASB's 2025 Superintendent of the Year. She's served as superintendent for six years, with a total of 18 years of administrative experience. Dr. Allen is now in the running for TASB Superintendent of the Year.
Bridge City Baseball staying focused on the task at hand

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Michael Friedman

The Bridge City Cardinals are two wins away from playing for the 4A-DII State Championship. The Cards aren't thinking too far ahead, as they need to get past Wimberley in the 4A-DII State Semifinals.
Planet Fitness offers FREE Summer workouts for teens to strengthen body and mind

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

The summer break is already here for many teens in our area. While it's a time for fun and in the sun, it can also bring unexpected emotional ups and downs. Planet Fitness invites high school students ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE this summer from June 1st to August 31st as part of their nationwide "High School Summer Pass" program. Click here for more. It's an effort to boost mental health and fight off feelings of stress and depression.
Gift of Life says early detection saves lives. Get FREE prostate cancer screenings

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

Gift of Life expanded its mission to include a men's health initiatives in 2000 to provide much-needed prostate cancer screenings and other essential care to men in need. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and is the second-leading cause of cancer death. The five-year survival rate of localized prostate cancer is nearly 100% with early detection.
Nearly 300 arrests, dozens of guns seized during Jeep Weekend crackdown

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Aaron Drawhorn

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office Sunday afternoon revealed that 275 arrests have taken place on the Bolivar Peninsula during Jeep Weekend 2025-an event that's been much quieter than previous years. Officials said the 275 arrests involve 278 misdemeanor charges and 52 felony charges. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office also released photos of some of the 42 weapons recovered during this year's Jeep Weekend.
Support children in foster care, donate to the Beaumont Rainbow Room

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Patrina Adger

May is National Foster Care Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the desperate needs of children and youth in the foster care system. Southeast Texans can help children in foster care by supporting your local Rainbow Rooms. Rainbow Rooms are local Child Protective Services Resource Centers inside the offices that provide emergency supplies to abused and neglected children such as clothes, school supplies, formula and diapers.