VERIFY: You can donate blood, but not convalescent plasma, after getting COVID-19 vaccine 12NewsNow 2024-10-22 | VERIFY: You can donate blood, but not convalescent plasma, after getting COVID-19 vaccine
Otaku Festival makes a return to Port Arthur 12NewsNow 2024-05-12 | The festival is in town Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Houston-area woman suing Santa Fe after she says officer held her down while fire ants were attackin 12NewsNow 2024-05-12 | Video released by Taylor Rogers' attorney shows her screaming that ants were biting her face as a Santa Fe police officer held her down to handcuff her.
Early morning crash in Port Arthur kills one 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene and their next of kin has been notified.
Body of Beaumont man found in Neches River near Evadale Saturday morning following Wednesday morning 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | He is believed to have been driving a pickup that was involved in a wreck early Wednesday morning along U.S. Highway 96 at the Neches River.
Boys Haven hosts its 39th annual Crawfish Festival 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | Since 1985 the Crawfish Festival has been the primary fundraiser for the Boys' Haven
Jasper County firefighters buy new life-saving equipment thanks to FEMA grant 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | Five departments will benefit from what is being called The Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Saint Anthony Basilica Catholic School hosts its annual International Day Celebration 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | Students at Saint Anthony Basilica Catholic School took a trip around the world from their classrooms.
Jeff Bezos plans to open over a dozen preschools across Texas 12NewsNow 2024-05-11 | The founder of Amazon plans to open several Bezos Academies in Texas that will be free for students.
Texas Crab Festival celebrates its 39th year at Crystal Beach 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | The event will have everything from crab gumbo to 2-step dance contests and even wiener dog races.
West Orange-Cove CISD prepares for districtwide upgrades following $72 million bond 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District administrators are moving forward after voters passed a $72 million dollar bond earlier this month.
The Humane Society of SETX is encouraging Southeast Texans to adopt 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | They wanted to share the story of Harley Jean, a three-and-a-half-year-old catahoula mix who's found a new lease on life.
27-year-old Nederland man gets 99 years, no parole for sexual assault of a child 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | He was originally charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child as well as sexual performance of a child.
Police: Suspects jammed police radios during burglary of Groves home on Wednesday 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | While on the call officers experienced some disruption of their radio communications according to police.
Some Golden Pass LNG contractor employees are returning to work after being furloughed 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | A text message sent to employees specified that only those who work on Train 2 and Train 3 can return to work.
Plane makes emergency landing near Kountze after mechanical problems 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | The pilot made a successful landing near 20547 FM 1293.
Boys Havens 39th Annual Crawfish Festival 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | Text APP to 409-838-1212 to download our free app and receive breaking news notifications. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/32mfXXD Follow 12News on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/12NewsNow Twitter: twitter.com/12NewsNow instagram.com/12newsnow 12News serves Southeast Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur market with daily news broadcast on-air via KBMT-ABC and K-JAC-NBC as well as online at https://12NewsNow.com. 12News broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter in Mauriceville. The station can also be seen on Time Warner cable, DISH and DirecTV satellite services, and other cable systems throughout Southeast Texas. Owned by TEGNA Broadcasting, 12News has studios along I-10/U.S. 69/U.S. 96/U.S. 287 in Southeast Texas.
Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School teacher Cassandra Ceasar is a 12News Golden Apple Award winner 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School teacher Cassandra Ceasar has wanted to be a teacher since she was in the second grade. During Teacher Appreciation Week, which starts on May 6, 2024, we're presenting teachers who make Southeast Texas shine with a 12News Golden Apple Award. MORE: https://12NewsNow.com/GoldenApple Every school year we hear about teachers who go above and beyond for their students and this year the 12News Daybreak team needs your help to recognize some of our Southeast Texas educators. We've created the 12News Golden Apple Awards to do just that during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - May 10, 2024. During Teacher Appreciation Week we will honor five teachers who are making Southeast Texas shine. Text APP to 409-838-1212 to download our free app and receive breaking news notifications. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/32mfXXD Follow 12News on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/12NewsNow Twitter: twitter.com/12NewsNow instagram.com/12newsnow 12News serves Southeast Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur market with daily news broadcast on-air via KBMT-ABC and K-JAC-NBC as well as online at https://12NewsNow.com. 12News broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter in Mauriceville. The station can also be seen on Time Warner cable, DISH and DirecTV satellite services, and other cable systems throughout Southeast Texas. Owned by TEGNA Broadcasting, 12News has studios along I-10/U.S. 69/U.S. 96/U.S. 287 in Southeast Texas.
Kids got to enjoy STEM night at the Port Arthur Public Library 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | They got the chance to meet with engineers and robotics experts while also exploring a wide range of hands-on activities.
Lamar Institute of Technology students graduate 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | Thousands packed the Montagne Center in beaumont as the graduates walked across the stage.
City of Port Arthur notifying residents that 3 million gallons of wastewater has been spilled 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | The spill happened near 5500 Proctor Street in an open field on city property.
College Street Raising Canes is fundraising for the Shorkey Center 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | Friday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., they'll be donating 15% of their sales to the facility.
Port Arthur Yacht Club losing two buildings after city council votes to let Dallas-based developer l 12NewsNow 2024-05-10 | 12News previously reported that this is the same company that wants to build a water park across from the marina.
Workforce Solutions hosts its annual spring job fair at Bob Bowers Civic Center 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | This year high school juniors and seniors were invited to meet with around 70 employers.
Historic Saint Anne Catholic church new campus in Beaumont 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Leaders broke ground this morning on a new campus on 13th street.
What’s causing the smoky skies over Southeast Texas? 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Meteorologists say it's a mix of humidity and smoke from Mexico.
City of Orange residents north of I-10 should expect water discoloration 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Orange will calibrate new polymer equipment, which may temporarily affect water color in some areas.
Golden Pass LNG confirms some contractor employees furloughed due to contract dispute 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Golden Pass LNG said the discussions "may impact site activity in the near term," adding that they can't talk about "contractual matters."
Roy Guess Elementary Schools Taylor Allen is a 12News Golden Apple Award winner 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Taylor Allen, who teaches second grade reading and social studies at Roy Guess Elementary School, teaches her kids the basics and works as a cheer coach at the Beaumont school. Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 6 and every day this week we're presenting teachers who makes Southeast Texas shine with a 12News Golden Apple Award. MORE: https://12NewsNow.com/GoldenApple Every school year we hear about teachers who go above and beyond for their students and this year the 12News Daybreak team needs your help to recognize some of our Southeast Texas educators. We've created the 12News Golden Apple Awards to do just that during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - May 10, 2024. During Teacher Appreciation Week we will honor five teachers who are making Southeast Texas shine. Text APP to 409-838-1212 to download our free app and receive breaking news notifications. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/32mfXXD Follow 12News on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/12NewsNow Twitter: twitter.com/12NewsNow instagram.com/12newsnow 12News serves Southeast Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur market with daily news broadcast on-air via KBMT-ABC and K-JAC-NBC as well as online at https://12NewsNow.com. 12News broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter in Mauriceville. The station can also be seen on Time Warner cable, DISH and DirecTV satellite services, and other cable systems throughout Southeast Texas. Owned by TEGNA Broadcasting, 12News has studios along I-10/U.S. 69/U.S. 96/U.S. 287 in Southeast Texas.
Flesh-eating bacteria hospitalizes Nederland man for over two weeks 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | Wayne Speyrer's arm and leg were both infected by the bacteria, and he says he was exposed to it while visiting Sea Rim State Park.
Alligator takes a 1,500 mile road trip from upstate New York to new home at Gator Country 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | The gator was seized from his owner near Buffalo, NY, in March 2024, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
A group of Golden Pass LNG employees have been furloughed due to fuel shortage 12NewsNow 2024-05-09 | These workers are contracted through the Zachry Industrial Group to work on the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | The lawsuit that remains pending was filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest person killed during the concert.
Port Arthur ISD second annual STEM fest 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Students at the Abraham Lincoln Fine Arts Academy spent the day learning at the second annual HACK'D STEM Fest.
Dade Phelan speaker at Sons of the American Legion as they honor Navy veteran 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Dee Baldwin-Quinn passed away in January and served 14 years in the Navy
BPD arrest one of the 2 aggravated robbery suspects after SWAT team serves search warrant 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | SWAT along with an armored vehicle was sent out to a town home on 1212 North Major Drive across the street from Bayou Café.
Some Beaumont residents may see an extra charge on their April water bill 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | This only affects customers that had active service between November 2022 and August 2023 and still have active service with the city.
Jury sentences Kountze man to life in prison after pleading guilty to 2022 murder of 64-year-old man 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Clayton Carter was sentenced by a jury for the 2022 murder of Roy Dean Willman.
Mans body found in car along Interstate 10 in Beaumont believed to be suspect in Houston murder 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Houston detectives told Beaumont officers they believed the car was connected to a murder on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Houston.
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Court sends alligator on 1,500 mile road trip from upstate New York to Gator Country in Beaumont 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | The gator was seized from his owner near Buffalo, NY, in March 2024, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
First Academy math teacher Amber Smith is a 12News Golden Apple Award winner 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Amber Smith has been teaching math to first and second graders in Silsbee at First Academy for the past three years. Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 6 and every day this week we're presenting teachers who makes Southeast Texas shine with a 12News Golden Apple Award. MORE: https://12NewsNow.com/GoldenApple Every school year we hear about teachers who go above and beyond for their students and this year the 12News Daybreak team needs your help to recognize some of our Southeast Texas educators. We've created the 12News Golden Apple Awards to do just that during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - May 10, 2024. During Teacher Appreciation Week we will honor five teachers who are making Southeast Texas shine. Text APP to 409-838-1212 to download our free app and receive breaking news notifications. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/32mfXXD Follow 12News on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/12NewsNow Twitter: twitter.com/12NewsNow instagram.com/12newsnow 12News serves Southeast Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur market with daily news broadcast on-air via KBMT-ABC and K-JAC-NBC as well as online at https://12NewsNow.com. 12News broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter in Mauriceville. The station can also be seen on Time Warner cable, DISH and DirecTV satellite services, and other cable systems throughout Southeast Texas. Owned by TEGNA Broadcasting, 12News has studios along I-10/U.S. 69/U.S. 96/U.S. 287 in Southeast Texas.
Highway 90 at Trinity River bridge now open 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | The road has been closed due to dangerous conditions caused by flooding.
Imagination Station playground in Central Park officially closed 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | The old playground equipment is scheduled to be removed, new ADA equipment will be installed.
Former Port Arthur fire chief Greg Benson addresses city council 12NewsNow 2024-05-08 | Benson says he wanted to give the council members and the public a chance to know the truth about his termination as well as ask questions.
Mans body found in car along Interstate 10 in Beaumont believed to be connected to Sunday murder in 12NewsNow 2024-05-07 | Houston detectives told Beaumont officers they believed the car was connected to a murder on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Houston.
Bridge over Trinity River in Liberty County remains closed after partially collapsing, TxDOT says 12NewsNow 2024-05-07 | The western approach slab collapsed due to high water weakening the bridge's supporting material, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Fate of Medical Center of Southeast Texas up in the air after parent company files for bankruptcy 12NewsNow 2024-05-07 | "They did tell us the doors would remain open. And so we hope and pray that is going to Happen," said Smith.
Lineup for Austin City Limits released 12NewsNow 2024-05-07 | Headliners include Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton, Blink 182, Tyler the Creator, and Leon Bridges.
Bernie Daleo drops out of race for Jefferson County Precinct One Commissioner 12NewsNow 2024-05-07 | Three people are now seeking to fill former Precinct One Commissioner Vernon Pierce's spot on the November ballot.
