Demonstrators took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the "No Kings" protest movement, with opposition to the war in Iran emerging as a new focus.
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Professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of a DUI following a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a Land Rover on Jupiter Island on Friday.
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Vice President JD Vance claimed Friday that Representative Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota Democrat, has committed immigration fraud.
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White House Border Czar Tom Homan said during an interview with a New York City radio station that prohibiting officers from wearing face coverings would expose them to people looking to inflict harm.
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The White House deployed a different type of "launch" on Friday by announcing an app for livestreams and real-time updates.
"There have been a lot of launches lately....relax this one's an app," according to a video released by the White House on X.
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TICYMI: he Orange County Sheriff's Office has completed a search of the Golden Triangle Polymers construction site following a bomb threat that led to an evacuation, and Sheriff Bobby Smith tells KFDM they found no device or suspicious object.
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ICYMI: Beaumont is altering a busy West End intersection as part of an effort to create a railroad “quiet zone” for nearby residential areas, a change residents say could bring relief from blaring train horns but is causing temporary traffic headaches.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day is this weekend, a time to honor the courage and sacrifice of Americans who answered the call to serve. Many of those young men were left scarred by the war, carrying wounds both visible and invisible for decades.
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Citing unnamed U.S. officials familiar with the situation, the Associated Press said five of the troops suffered serious injuries after Iran fired nearly 30 ballistic missiles at the base.
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel, marking a new escalation as the war in the Middle East enters its second month.
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A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is on the verge of becoming the longest in U.S. history, as lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate over how to fund the agency.
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Amazon is preparing to deliver jobs and what it says is faster service to Southeast Texas with a new last-mile delivery station coming to Beaumont.
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Smoke shops across Southeast Texas are bracing for major changes as a new state law is set to make smokable hemp products illegal at the end of the month, forcing some retailers to pull a large share of their inventory from shelves.
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ICYMI: Interstate 10 in Chambers County was the end of the line this week for a Louisiana man and an illegal immigrant wanted on separate murder charges.
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Attorney Brent Coon has filed a lawsuit and against Valero Energy and Valero Refining-Texas, seeking a Temporary Restraining Order following the explosion and fire Monday night in Port Arthur.
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Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens said a small number of people are responsible for a disproportionate amount of crime. “A small percentage of people are committing crimes over and over and over,” Stephens said.
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The Morning Show team stopped by Pat’s Kitchen Asian Fusion, a local spot bringing bold flavors to Beaumont’s growing food scene. The restaurant offers a menu packed savory noodle plates and fried rice to crispy wings and seafood favorites.
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The 82nd Annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival returns featuring three weekends of festivities,Festival of Arts, Western Weekend March 27-28, and Queen’s Weekend ending April 4, celebrating local heritage with parades, rodeos, and historical plays.
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A longtime crowd favorite, The Nut Shack has spent 15 years serving up warm, irresistible sweet treats at the South Texas State Fair.
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Barbecue lovers in Southeast Texas can get ready as the Boomtown BBQ Bash returns Saturday, April 18th at the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum.
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A newly-filed report with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is providing insight into what led to the Valero refinery explosion and fire that lit up the sky over Port Arthur Monday evening.
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Nearly three years after losing her son in a tragic boating accident, Ashlea Curtice is turning grief into a push for water safety by raising money to buy life jackets for anyone who needs them.
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Morning Weather Update: Warm, humid start with perfect Fair weather ahead
Morning temperatures start in the low to mid 60s
Slight humidity with dew points in the lower 60s
Afternoon highs climb into the low to mid 80s
Israel says it carried out a strike that killed a top Iranian naval commander linked to the Strait of Hormuz—a key route for global oil shipments.
What could this mean for global oil prices—and the risk of a wider conflict? Read full story here: https://bit.ly/3NrpNDd
The rise in transportation costs will now affect your mail, as the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is seeking a temporary 8% surcharge on certain products. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/3Q2wfBa
FEMA says it will reinstate a $200 million disaster mitigation program after a federal judge ruled the agency broke the law by canceling it.
Will restoring this funding help communities better prepare for the next major storm? https://bit.ly/4rWMpJQ
Traffic is slowing down at Major & College in Beaumont as lanes are reduced for quiet zone construction.
The goal: stop train horns—but drivers are dealing with delays now.
Will the quieter trains be worth the congestion?
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Law enforcement agencies are launching a new initiative targeting repeat violent offenders, with support from federal partners.
Officials say the goal is to reduce violence and hold repeat offenders accountable with tougher penalties.
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NASA says it is planning a Moon base where astronauts could live and work, plus a nuclear-powered mission to Mars.
How soon could NASA’s new Moon base become reality? https://bit.ly/40SqiJC
Unofficial election results show that Democrat Emily Gregory has won the special election for Florida House District 87, which includes Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Juno Beach, Lake Park, Palm Beach Shores, and parts of Lake Worth Beach. https://bit.ly/4894AEW
