Local News

Woman drowns in bathtub

Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

BEAUMONT -- Beaumont police say a woman with cerebral palsy drowned while bathing when a family member left her alone. Kimberlie Pierre, 32, who had cerebral palsy, was in the care of a family member who was giving her a bath, then left her... Full story

Toddler drowns in pool

Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

KIRBYVILLE -- A police officer and paramedics performed CPR on a toddler, but were unable to revive him after the child was found in a swimming pool in Kirbyville. Jasper County Justice of the Peace Becky Cleveland told KFDM News relatives... Full story

Poblano Grill closed, owner to open new restaurant

Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

BEAUMONT -- An upscale Southwestern cuisine restaurant on the west side closed Monday, and the owner says he will open a new place at another west end location.  Lucky Ott, owner of Poblano Grill in Tuscany Park off Dowlen Road, told... Full story

Judge refuses to reduce bond of Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee

posted by: Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has refused to lower the $25,000 cash bond for the former fiancee of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. Judge Nancy Schneider decided after a hearing Monday in St. Charles, Mo. Crista Ann Taylor's attorney... Full story

Changing weather pattern

Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

The weather pattern is changing and the chance of rain is increasing during the next three days. An upper level high that kept temperatures near or above 100 is weakening and shifting to the west and upper level disturbances will rotate around the ridge,... Full story

Man dies when truck strikes tree and overturns

posted by: Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

From KJAS by Steve Stewart A one vehicle crash in nearby Sabine County during the weekend claimed the life of a Center man. The collision occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday.   Christopher Raymond, 30, was traveling north on Farm Market... Full story

Fireworks to blame for Lumberton grassfire

Jessica Holloway

Comments | Recommend

LUMBERTON -- Fire investigators say fireworks are to blame for a grass fire off Highway 69 near Wheeler Road. Firefighters responded to the blaze at about 3 p.m. Sunday, which flared up again at about 9 p.m. They found... Full story

Steve McNair's private life becoming public following shooting death

posted by: Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve McNair's 20-year-old girlfriend bought a gun a couple of days before she was found dead alongside the slain former NFL quarterback, her relative said Monday. Farzin Abdi said police told him about the gun purchase by his... Full story

Watch the Michael Jackson memorial service LIVE

Lance Edwards

Comments | Recommend

The Associated Press will provide a LIVE anchored broadcast of the Michael Jackson services on Tuesday at the Staples Center starting at 10:30 a.m CST. Click here (Tuesday morning) to watch the entire event on our AP Video player page right... Full story

Shriners to vote on closing Galveston hospital, five others

posted by: Scott Lawrence

Comments | Recommend

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Stagnating donations, increasing costs, shriveling endowments and helping children will be on the minds of Shriners meeting in San Antonio as they consider the future of six hospitals around the nation. The 135th Imperial Council Session... Full story

'Local News' Archives | 'News' Categories