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Here's amazing video of a tornado in Orange near Interstate 10 and Highway 62 shot just before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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BREAKING | Grammy-nominated rapper and Houston icon Bun B shot a robber at his home Tuesday night, police said. Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, fired after a masked man pulled a gun on his wife, Queenie, when she answered the door.
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SAD UPDATE | Officers are now securing arrest warrants for Jordyn Jones and Barron Brantley. Jones is Crawford's roommate and Brantley is Jones' boyfriend, police said.
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Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke met with students and teachers at Port Arthur Memorial High School on Wednesday to discuss improving technical education in Texas.
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In a stop Monday in Port Arthur, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke emphasized the need for Texans to look beyond party lines and come together to tackle key issues.
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A quote painted above lockers at a Houston ISD elementary and middle school is drawing major criticism online.
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Authorities are investigating after a passenger traveling through the Atlanta airport managed to get a gun past airport security and aboard a 14-hour Delta Airlines flight, just hours into the new year.
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Thousands of President Trump supporters arrived at Freedom Plaza in downtown D.C. ahead of a planned march to the Supreme Court to support the president's unfounded claims that the election is being stolen.
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A man whose dream came true to enroll in the United States Naval Academy to serve his country reportedly was among 3 people killed in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Joshua Kaleb Watson was a 2014 graduate of Enterprise High School in Alabama.
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BREAKING: Beaumont officers locate 71 bottles of Promethazine during traffic stop.
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Evacuees in Port Arthur wait to be moved to Lamar State College-PA after shelter floods #12NewsNowHarvey #SETXStorms
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WATCH | Those closest to James Byrd Jr. remember him, they shared some of their fondest memories as they grieve and are hopeful that today provides closure to a dark chapter in Southeast Texas history. READ MORE:
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Sean Hannity speaking in Beaumont today for the @tedcruz rally
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The Motz family of Katy, Texas, says their lives changed after a visit to the dentist’s office.
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Hidden Figure | Mathematician who helped develop GPS technology inducted into Air Force hall of fame
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GATOR ON THE LOOSE 🐊 This gator is taking a little Friday morning stroll down Spur 136 in Port Neches near a refinery. | Video 🎥: Nicole Reiley
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BREAKING | Officials are responding to an active shooter in Odessa. According to the Texas DPS, the shooter is in all Gold Passenger car headed from Odessa to Midland. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is on lockdown.
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Port Arthur native and former NBA star Stephen Jackson wishes the Port Arthur Memorial basketball team luck at state
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BREAKING | A 767 cargo plane crashed into the mouth of the Trinity River in Trinity Bay in Chambers County, the FAA has confirmed to Chambers County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are in route to inspect the scene.
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BREAKING: Port Neches-Groves Superintendent Dr. Rodney Cavness on Obama admin's #transgender letter to all schools:
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Remember the WB student battling cancer surprised by classmates on Valentine's day? Guess who's cancer free!
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"Our whole city is underwater right now but we are coming! If you called, we are coming. "-- Port Arthur Mayor Derrick Freeman #Harvey
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PORT ARTHUR!!!!!
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He BROUGHT IT and now he’s moving on. ❤️ RETWEET to send @deandreknico love for staying put on #TeamAdam ! 🕺 #VoiceBattles
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WATCH | Deputies tried to pull over a 96-year-old woman in Beaumont for not staying in one lane. After a brief standoff, she told police she didn't know they were following her! 🚨🚗💨
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BREAKING | Port Arthur's @DeAndreKNico did not make the cut tonight on @TheVoice and we just CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! He'll always be in number one to us no matter what!! #TeamDeAndre
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BREAKING: Boil-Water notice for the City of Beaumont has been LIFTED!
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President Donald Trump canceled House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned trip to Belgium and Afghanistan just hours before the congressional delegation, known as a CODEL, was set to depart.
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Robyn Moore, from Beaumont, has returned home after being deployed for 6 months on the USS Eisenhower. Thank you for your service, Robyn!
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Judge Jeff Branick speaking at the @tedcruz rally in Beaumont this afternoon
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BREAKING: Texas Supreme Court rules in favor of Kountze cheerleaders. UPDATES →
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New: Family members identify Thursday’s murder victim in Beaumont as Gariyon Coleman. More on Daybreak starting at 4:30.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW | Reports of an explosion at a plant in Port Neches. This is located near Highway 366 and Park Street. Multiple agencies are on scene handling the flames. We have a crew heading there right now and will continue to keep you updated.
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Jared Padalecki, an actor in the show "Supernatural," has been spotted once again at the Austin City Limits Festival in Austin. Just last year, Austin Mayor Adler proclaimed "Supernatural Day" -- in honor of Ackles and Padalecki's hit CW TV series.
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The family of Michael Gobert says Michael was the life of the party, did not meet a stranger and loved his family and friends.
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Breaking: PA native DeAndre Nico advances to top 10 on “The Voice” after being saved from the bottom 2! DeAndre performed “Take Me to the King!” #TheVoice #SETX #VoiceSaveDeAndre
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I-10 eastbound from Houston to Beaumont NOW OPEN!
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In addition to the Proud Boys, the white nationalist American Guard and the Three Percenters, a far-right militia, have said they will have members in Portland.
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Twenty-one years ago the story of the horrific murder of James Byrd, Jr., shook the nation. Today the final chapter closes as the scheduled Wednesday evening execution of John William King, one of Byrd's three killers approaches. Team coverage all day Wednesday on 12News
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UPDATE | Another explosion occurred in Port Neches just before 2 p.m. Janet Bean shared this incredible video with 12News.
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The Avenue Coffee & Cafe in Port Neches shared this crazy video on Facebook of the moments the TPC Group Plant experienced an explosion early Wednesday. STORY |
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The Port Arthur Memorial Titans are 5A State Basketball Champions!!! Final: Memorial: 75 Norhwest: 69 Congratulations Titans!!!
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TORNADO TOUCH DOWN | Jacob Howell shared this video of a tornado touching down near Hwy. 62 and I-10 in Orange County with 12News. Watch live coverage of severe weather:
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BREAKING | Two people died in a car accident on Highway 87 in Orange in front of the airport. The 19 and 20 year old had just left the Justice of the Peace office after getting married, family members said.
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BREAKING: The city of Beaumont has lost its water supply after Harvey knocked out the main pump station. For more:
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Police Chief Jimmy Singletary confirmed to 12News that the Beaumont Police Department and 'Live PD' are talking about a possible contract to bring the A&E show to Southeast Texas. Nothing has been finalized according to Singletary.
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Adam says he’s sad to say he’ll be asking America to vote for Reagan and not De’Andre because she’s sick and not able to sing to save her life. #TheVoice #VoiceSaveDeandre
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San Antonio PD suspends officer for choosing Whataburger over providing backup.
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DEVELOPING | Former NFL star Earl Thomas' home in Orange catches fire Thursday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Stick with 12News for updates. 📸: E.J. Williams
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The FBI Knoxville branch honored Sevier County's most beloved daughter for her and the Dollywood Foundation's recent work to help those devastated by the 2016 wildfires.
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DPS Officers are investigating an accident that killed three 18-year-olds on FM 878 in Hardin County.
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Silsbee Tigers are 4A Boys Basketball State Champions! They took down Brazosport 89-83.
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"Growing up, watching my brother play football, I remember dressing up in his football pads in front of the mirror and just doing certain stuff like that, that's how It really introduced me into the game, that's how I got a love for it"
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Current, former WO-S HS football players among four sought in spring break beach brawl
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On Daybreak Now: Top Golf Swing Suites is coming to Beaumont! ⛳️
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Beaumont family mourns West Brook HS sophomore, 10 year-old sister killed in Friday wreck.
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BREAKING: John William King has been executed for the brutal dragging death of James Byrd, Jr.
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BREAKING | Police say Donald Trump Jr.'s wife opened an envelope that contained white powder, felt ill and has been taken to New York City hospital.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the West Brook Bruins on a successful season. The Bruins end the year as the Class 6A Division II state title runner-ups. Hold your head high, the 409 is proud of you! #409Sports
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LIST: Evacuation shelters in Southeast Texas #12NewsNowHarvey #Harvey #SETXStorms
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PNG WINS STATE TITLE!!! Defeats defending champ Grapevine 4-2! Highlights at 6 p.m.
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Murder trial begins for Lamar University student Rhydan Bolton.
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SEEK SHELTER | If you live in the Deweyville area, you need to take cover immediately as severe weather moves through Southeast Texas. This photo was taken in Orange County of a side by side that was thrown in the air and landed as shown.
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Family of Lumberton football player with brain injury hopes @JJWatt will visit him! RT so JJ will see it!
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Dad's support students heading in to Beaumont's Homer Drive Elementary School to take the STAAR Test.
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NEWTON EAGLES BEAT GUNTER 40-16
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Congratulations to @SHS_TigerNation on winning back to back 4A State Basketball Championships!! Final: #1 Silsbee: 104 Dallas Carter: 101 The 409 is bringing home two trophies from San Antonio!! 🏆🏆
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DPS investigating an accident on FM 787, between Saratoga and Thicket. The accident occurred before 6:00 and officers are saying their are serious injuries. We have a reporter on scene and will update you as more information is available.
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BREAKING: West Brook HS football coach cleared of criminal wrongdoing after placing cameras in locker room to catch a thief
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BREAKING | Fire at a Exxon Mobil facility in Baytown, according to reports. 12News viewer Renee Cagle sent us this video.
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The blue water is back at Bolivar, Southeast Texas!
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Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
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CANCER FREE! 16-year-old Marin Andress of Beaumont rang the bell today at Texas Children's Cancer Center! #Retweet
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At West Brook HS graduation, no cheers or applause when the BISD Superintendent is introduced. http://t.co/e2zkBLhSC7
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CONFIRMED: Central and Ozen High Schools will merge.
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Beaumont ISD Board of Managers unanimously recommends merging Central and Ozen on Ozen campus
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Victoria Steward,former BISD math supervisor, gets 3 years probation, 300 hours of community service
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Congrats Newton High School on a 15-0 undefeated season!! Newton beats Canadian HS 21 - 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington to become the 3A Div 2 Texas State Champion!
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The Vidor band chose to pass the honor of Band of the week to the Barbers Hill in honor of their late director David Johnson, 49, of Beaumont. Johnson worked as a band director in Nederland, Little Cypress and Vidor districts as well as at Barbers Hill.
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TROPICAL UPDATE | Beaumont and Port Arthur are no longer in the forecast cone and there are currently no watches or warnings for the Texas coast.
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Two Lamar students arrested for aggravated robbery of convenience store
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Fourth-grader wins school science fair by proving Tom Brady is a cheater
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Beaumont Police reports that Autumn Rice, 15, who has been missing since October 2017 is now safe.
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Here's a look at street flooding in Port Arthur this morning. This is Twin City Highway looking South from Highway 73 toward 39th Street. MORE |
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A soccer coach who trained many soccer teams and hundreds of children in private lessons in the Southeast Texas community, friends said, was found unresponsive at his home.
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Family members have identified the children who died in the Port Arthur apartment fire as Brooklynn McCray, 2; Jayden Pollard, 12; and Brayden Handy, 6. STORY |
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Please do not push a wake into someone's house! Do not drive through flooded neighborhoods.
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Houston Police feel the love as crowds cheer them on. #AstrosParade
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STORMS | Severe weather has swept across the South, killing at least 19 people and damaging hundreds of homes from Louisiana into the Appalachian Mountains. Many people spent part of the night sheltering in basements, closets and bathroom tubs.
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BREAKING: Student arrested; accused of planning Columbine-style attack at PN-G
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Breaking: West Orange-Stark Mustangs win state championship! Back-to-back state titles!! #WOSAtState #Blitz2016
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Congratulations to 12News' Sports Director @AshlyElamSports and his new bride, Lacy! The lovely couple tied the knot on Saturday! We wish you the very best! #12NewsNow #WeddingBells 🎉💙💍
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UPDATE | Officials have ordered everyone within a 4-mile radius of the TPC Plant in Port Neches to EVACUATE. Here's a map that shows the radius.
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BREAKING | Beaumont Police arrest suspect Martin Vincent Pettway, 21, in fatal shooting under Eastex freeway overpass Saturday afternoon.
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UPDATE | Officials tell 12News a MANDATORY EVACUATION is in place for all residents within 4 miles of the TPC plant. This includes ALL of Port Neches and Groves, as well as PARTS of Port Arthur.
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A man arrested in Jefferson County by the Department of Public Safety on drug charges is wanted out of Harris County for sex trafficking children. Jail records show the DPS picked up Aryion Jackson, 21, on November 27.
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Missing Mauriceville teen, Heaven Cox, has been found safe
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BREAKING | Mandatory evacuation order has been lifted for Port Neches, Groves, Nederland and other areas. Certain streets around the plant are still restricted. Stay with 12news for more updates.
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