City to consider rehiring Beaumont firefighter

KFDM-TV Beaumont - Wed Nov 25

An arbitrator's ruling to rehire a Beaumont firefighter, fired last year, is up for debate at City Council next week.

Sex-assault plea nets Nederland man 6 years to life in prison

Denver Post - Tue Nov 24

A Nederland man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two boys whose parents he had befriended has been sentenced to six years to life in prison.

Man Admits To Molesting Friends' Kids

KMGH-TV Denver - Tue Nov 24

A 54-year-old Nederland man was sentenced last week to six years to life for sexually assaulting his friends' sons, the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.

Catching the eyes

Orange Leader - Sun Nov 22

Businesses advertising on the latest billboard in Orange are hoping the bright digital lights will catch the eye of passers-by. Workers from Lamar Advertising worked on the billboard located on Strickland Drive near Edgar Brown Drive this week and it was illuminated by Wednesday.

TABC to crack down on underage drinking

The Family Badge - Tue Nov 17

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will be working with local law enforcement to conduct more Alcohol Compliance Checks over the next few months.

Beaumont grandmother sues over child left on bus

Houston Chronicle - Mon Nov 16

The grandmother of a 4-year-old boy who was left alone on a Beaumont ISD bus for several hours in January has filed suit against the school district.

Remains believed to be those of victim of '70s serial killer

The Family Badge - Thu Nov 12

PoliceNewsLink.Com Nov. 11, 2009, 9:00PM HOUSTON -- The case was a forensic nightmare, providing only the slimmest clues.

Two Port Arthur Teens Indicted in Pepper Spray Crime

KBMT - Thu Nov 12

A Jefferson County Grand Jury has handed up indictments against two men in connection with robberies in which pepper spray was used against the victim.

Downtown Beaumont Jail Shuts Doors, Temporarily

KBMT - Thu Nov 12

The private company that operated a downtown Beaumont jail facility has ended it's contract with Jefferson County.

Warning signs; "Limited resources may affect fire & EMS"

KFDM-TV Beaumont - Thu Nov 12

Plans are underway to launch an awareness campaign in rural parts of Jefferson County.