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    Witnesses: Lightning strike cause fire to home of former BPD Chief

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    12News has learned that a possible lightning strike caused a fire at the Lumberton home of former Beaumont police chief Tom Scofield.

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    BISD board renews Calvin Walker's contract; Patricia Lambert refuses comment Video included

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    BISD board members take on controversial issues at Tuesday night's meeting.

    Concerns of corruption in Rose City following embezzlement arrest Video included

    A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over Rose City city hall, after an investigation of the city's finances by the Texas Rangers led to the arrest of former City Secretary Veronica Grant.

    Wrong dog euthanized at SETX shelter Video included

    It could be a pet owner's worst nightmare; a pet euthanized by mistake. That's what happened at Port Arthur Animal Control. Port Arthur resident Rebecca Veazey says she was caring for a stray dog for

    Police make arrest, search for more suspects in Beaumont carjackings

    Beaumont police are searching an area near the intersection of 11th Street and Blanchette Street after at least two men were found with a stolen car.

    Arrest made in Port Neches robbery

    A spokesperson for the Port Neches Police Department told 12News a man wanted in connection with the robbery of a convenience store located at 3180 Merriman St., was arrested in Port Arthur early this morning.

    Neighbors disapprove of plans for boarding house in Beaumont Video included

    A Beaumont family says it will go to any lengths necessary to keep a boarding house for sober living women out of its neighborhood.  

    Saving Grace Ministries is the non-profit organization that wants to run the boarding house. It is requesting a specific use permit to use the old Sprott Hospital at 2390 Cartwright street.

    Stormy evening

    The line of strong thunderstorms has weakened.  However, rain and a few thunderstorms are still possible this evening.

    Trop Depression #2 heading towards the SW Gulf



    Tropical Depression #2 is over the Mexican State of Tabasco heading towards the Bay of Campeche...

    LIVE VIDEO: Jury selection continues in George Zimmerman trial

    LIVE VIDEO: Jury selection continues in George Zimmerman trial

    Mistrial declared in Beaumont murder case, defendant declared incompetent to stand trial Video included

    A mistrial has been declared after a 10-day break in the trial of a Beaumont man accused of shooting his girlfriend to death last year.

    Clevert Tyler, 40, of Beaumont, is accused of murdering Sheila Vallian, 42, of Beaumont, last June. Police say Tyler confessed to the shooting, but later pleaded not guilty in the case.

    Man points fake grenade launcher at cars; uncle convicted of terrorism hoax

    A man who paraded his cloaked 16-year-old nephew around a busy Phoenix intersection with a fake rocket-propelled grenade launcher was found guilty Monday on endangerment and terrorism hoax charges.

    Beaumont homeowner describes being held at gunpoint Video included

    UPDATE: A Beaumont Police spokesperson says three people are in custody following weekend home invasion and police chase.

    The three men arrested are identified as Kaleb Nathaniel Baker, 17, Jacoby Joiner, 18, and Christopher Wyble, 18, all of Beaumont

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    This week's Jefferson County Sheriff's Office most wanted 6/17/2013

    This week's most wanted fugitives from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

    Neighbors demand city fix Port Arthur "stink hole" Video included

    Port Arthur residents in the 3800 block of Dryden Road say it's hard to breathe in their neighborhood because an awful odor is coming out of a sinkhole near the road.

    Opportunity through company program brings father and son together for Father's day

    While a company helps a man achieve the American Dream, it also brings him and his son to work together for the first time in 12 years.

    Families deal with destruction after truck smashes into 2 Beaumont homes Video included

    Witnesses say a suspected drunk driver fled the scene after smashing a pickup truck into 2 homes in north Beaumont early Saturday morning.

    Port Arthur restaurant making repairs after fire

    A Port Arthur restaurant is closed as repairs are made following an overnight fire.

    Courthouse shooter trial costs taxpayers over $300,000 Video included

    12News has obtained a report showing how much it cost Jefferson County to conduct the Courthouse shooter trial. Bartholomew Granger was sentenced to death last month for the March 2012 shooting that killed

    TEA opens investigation into allegations against BISD Video included

    12News has learned the Texas Education Agency has launched a Special Accreditation Investigation of the Beaumont Independent School District.

    Former Jefferson County employee awarded $400,000 in lawsuit against county

    A former Jefferson County employee Friday was awarded $400,000 in lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering she says was caused by a hostile work environment.

    TxDOT installs I-10 incident management signs

    Drivers along Interstate 10 will soon have warning if IH-10 in Beaumont is shut down due to an accident.

    Louisiana man killed in Tyler County head-on collision Video included

    The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of a man killed in a head-on collision between a pickup and a cement truck Thursday.

    A DPS spokesperson said the man who died in the accident is Jimmie W. Firmin, 45, of Zachary, Louisiana.

    PAISD holds special meeting to discuss disciplinary procedures Video included

    The Port Arthur Independent School District is acknowledging it has issues with student discipline that need addressing.

    Hamshire man indicted for murder

    A Hamshire man has been indicted on one count of murder in the shooting death of the mother of his children.

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