KFDM-TV (Beaumont, TX)

KFDM is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 6 and UHF digital channel 15. It is affiliated with CBS, CW+, and Fox and is based in Beaumont, Texas, serving the Golden Triangle area of southeast Texas. The station is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which also runs KBTV-TV (channel 4), a Dabl affiliate licensed in Port Arthur, through joint sales and shared services agreements with Deerfield Media. Both KFDM and KBTV-TV operate from shared studios located at the interchange of I-10 and US 69 (Eastex Freeway) in Beaumont, while KFDM's transmitter is situated in Vidor, Texas. For cable viewers, KFDM-DT1 can be found on Charter Spectrum channel 3 in both standard and high definition, while KFDM-DT3 is available on channel 2.

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Chamber of Commerce pushes Congress to pass Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

1 day ago | kfdm.com | Austin Denean

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Vidor Methodist Church to celebrate 90-year anniversary this weekend

1 day ago | kfdm.com | Patrina Adger

TOPICS:Vidor Methodist Church90th anniversaryOpen HousePastor John PaschallHistorical artifactsKatie Pittman Christian Activity CenterCommunity celebrationWorship serviceVIDOR — The Vidor Methodist Church will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a weekend filled with fun activities. An Open House will be held this Saturday, June 28th from 2pm to 5pm in the Katie Pittman Christian Activity Center off Main Street.
CHRISTUS Health surgeon becomes the patient undergoing hernia surgery in Beaumont

1 day ago | kfdm.com | Patrina Adger

TOPICS:HerniaSurgeryCHRISTUS HealthAwarenessDr. Kevin DeanRisk factorsTreatmentBeaumontBEAUMONT — June is National Hernia Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about what causes hernias and the effective treatments. More than 5 million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias and only 15% seek medical treatment. Dr. Kevin Dean is a general surgeon with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth and he recently underwent surgery for a hernia.
Baylor University issues shelter-in-place order as police search for robbery suspects

1 day ago | kfdm.com | Tara Brolley

TOPICS:Baylor UniversityEmergency alertDangerous situationWaco campusSecure shelterStudentsFacultyTexas Department of Public SafetyWACO, Texas — Multiple police agencies searched Baylor University's campus Thursday afternoon for robbery suspects, prompting emergency alerts ordering students, faculty and staff to shelter in place.
Former teacher arrested for misdemeanor assault, accused of inappropriately touching girls

2 days ago | kfdm.com | Scott Lawrence

Jasper — A former teacher at Parnell Elementary School in Jasper has been arrested in the wake of allegations from multiple girls that he inappropriately touched them, and allegations that he threatened to kill one girl and her family if she told anyone, according to our media partner, KJAS. Calvin Gordon Knighten, 53, surrendered to Jasper police and was booked into the Jasper County Jail on three counts of assault by offensive contact, all Class C misdemeanors.
Late Port Arthur native, musician's life to be celebrated at library this weekend

2 days ago | kfdm.com | Patrina Adger

TOPICS:Port ArthurMusicianCelebrationBlack Music Appreciation MonthZachary BreauxNina StellyStephanie McGloryLibraryPORT ARTHUR — June is Black Music appreciation month which was created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. The month celebrates the influences of African American music and the contributions of musicians, composers and singers. Musician and Port Arthur native Zachary Breaux's life will be celebrated during an event June 28th at the Port Arthur library.
Gift of Life to hold a FREE Men's Healthcare Screening in Orange Saturday

2 days ago | kfdm.com | Patrina Adger

TOPICS:Men's HealthcareScreeningGift of LifeProstate CancerOrangeFreeHealthAppointmentsORANGE — Gift of Life is hoping for another great turnout for its FREE Men's Healthcare Screening in Orange this weekend. More than 130 men were “man enough to get checked” at the Gift of Life Men’s Health & Prostate Cancer Screening in Lumberton, 290 men were screened in Port Arthur, and organizers are hoping to screen 200-300 men at the Orange Baptist Campus Hospital on Strickland Drive.
D.A. seeks Rangers investigation after missing/degraded evidence ends murder trial

2 days ago | kfdm.com | Scott Lawrence

TOPICS:Murder chargeJasper CountyDistrict AttorneyAnne PickleLost evidenceCourtney MinterRex McMullenTrialJasper — The Jasper County District Attorney is asking the Texas Rangers to open an investigation into missing and degraded evidence that prompted her to ask a court to dismiss the murder charge against Courtney Minter, ending her trial and allowing her to walk free. Our media partner, KJAS and reporters Steve W. Stewart and Sharon Atkins, broke the story this afternoon.
Silsbee P.D. Chief released on bond after Fredericksburg arrest for public intoxication

3 days ago | kfdm.com | Scott Lawrence

TOPICS:Silsbee P.D.Chief BlackwellPublic intoxicationFredericksburgBond releaseClass C MisdemeanorEmergency Management CoordinatorSilsbee MayorSilsbee/Fredericksburg — The Silsbee police chief is out of jail on bond following his arrest on a charge of public intoxication in the Texas Hill country.
BISD board approves new pay plan including major salary increases

3 days ago | kfdm.com | Scott Lawrence

BEAUMONT — The Beaumont ISD board has approved a new compensation plan for the 2025-2026 school year designed to recognize and reward what the district calls the "invaluable work of its educators and staff. These changes reflect the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining high-quality personnel across all campuses and departments."Effective immediately, the starting salary for classroom teachers will increase to $55,500 under a newly adopted pay scale.