Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Vote 2022 Texas
Sports
Power City
Texas
Politics
Nation World
Entertainment
Investigations
Health
VERIFY
Latest News Stories
Port Arthur ISD hiring high school seniors as substitutes, tutors to service elementary school campuses
Senator Ted Cruz defends state gun laws, Dade Phelan says changes may be coming to Texas' abortion law
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
Hurricane Headquarters
Skycam Network
10-Day
Hourly
Maps
Traffic
Gas Prices
Latest Weather Stories
'This is not a drill': Hurricane Ian lashes Cuba, aims at Florida as possible Cat 4
'It's a great feeling' : Southeast Texas emergency crews ready and willing to help Floridians ahead of Hurricane Ian
Near Me
VERIFY
Watch Live
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Beaumont, TX »
65°
Beaumont, TX »
Weather
Closings
Vote 2022 Texas
Hurricane Headquarters
Money Monday
Power City
Kennick's Community
Meet the Team
Ask the Judge
Contests
At the Border
The Beat
On-air TV Schedule
Advertise With Us
Breaking News
Read More »
More (
) »
Southeast Texas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Southeast Texas, Texas | 12NEWSNOW.com
Social Media
No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
World
Yes, it’s a tradition for beekeepers to tell their bees about major family events
When the royal beekeeper told the queen’s bees of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, he was practicing a beekeeping tradition of updating the hives of family news.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Weather
4 Fast Facts about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Environment
Viral tweet incorrectly identifies clearest lake in the world
A viral post claimed Montana’s Flathead Lake is the clearest lake in the world. That’s false. These are the clearest lakes in the U.S. and world.
Science
Viral image isn’t photo of Antarctica from space, but it was created by NASA
A viral social media post claimed to post a real photo of Antarctica as seen from space. It’s not a photo, but it uses NASA satellites to show sea ice cover.
Extreme Weather
Yes, hot weather can damage asphalt runways
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down runways due to heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter climates.
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
World
Yes, it’s a tradition for beekeepers to tell their bees about major family events
When the royal beekeeper told the queen’s bees of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, he was practicing a beekeeping tradition of updating the hives of family news.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Weather
4 Fast Facts about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Environment
Viral tweet incorrectly identifies clearest lake in the world
A viral post claimed Montana’s Flathead Lake is the clearest lake in the world. That’s false. These are the clearest lakes in the U.S. and world.
Science
Viral image isn’t photo of Antarctica from space, but it was created by NASA
A viral social media post claimed to post a real photo of Antarctica as seen from space. It’s not a photo, but it uses NASA satellites to show sea ice cover.
Extreme Weather
Yes, hot weather can damage asphalt runways
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down runways due to heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter climates.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
KBMT would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow
