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Home Town Heroes

Hometown Hero: Ericka Killen's journey from addiction to advocacy, changing lives

The Dream Center of Southeast Texas is celebrating Ericka Killen as this month's hometown hero for her transformative work in supporting individuals battling ad

Pastor Joe Gilbert honored as Jasper's hometown hero

JASPER, Texas — Pastor Joe Gilbert was celebrated as this month's hometown hero in Jasper, recognized for his significant contributions to the community. The su

Hometown Hero: Tyler Dixson's community runs inspire fitness & giving

Local runner Tyler Dixson has been named June's Hometown Hero for his efforts in bringing the community together through fitness and philanthropy.Tyler, who wa

Hometown Hero: Rogers Sorrell is a father figure to Blanchette Elementary students

Rogers Sorrell is a volunteer at Blanchette Elementary, and now he's a Hometown Hero.His family, friends, students and teachers gathered at Blanchette in Beaumo

Hometown Hero: Belinda Cline brings smiles to Lumberton Intermediate students

Belinda Cline is a paraprofessional at Lumberton Intermediate School.Her friend and colleague Glenda Steptoe nominated Belinda. Steptoe told us, "Belinda goes

Hometown Hero: Nicole Hayes guiding young men to success

Nicole Hayes works at Boys' Haven of America in Beaumont.Bonnie Revia with the Better Business Bureau nominated her to be March's Hometown Hero.And Nicole was

Hometown Hero Kia Washington is always there for anyone in need

Victoria House in Beaumont is a transitional home for men and women in recovery or those going through rough times.Kia Washington is the director there.And bec

Hometown Hero: Laura Mitchell lives to serve her community

October's Hometown Hero is Laura Mitchell. Her friends say she has a heart of gold, and will do anything to serve her community.But Mitchell especially likes

Hometown Hero: Bonnie Bellard is always there for Orangefield Jr. High School

Bonnie Bellard is 80 years old, but remains young at heart. For the past 16 years, she has spent her youthful spirit on helping the teachers and students at O

Hometown Hero: Ruby Briggs provides aid to the elderly, the needy, and the homeless

For the last six years, Ruby Briggs has been delivering Thanksgiving boxes for the elderly or people in need.The boxes include a turkey, cake mix, icing, cornbr

Hometown Hero Brandi Hammond offers a home of hope

Brandi Hammond was selected September's Hometown Hero. The honor given out monthly by Gulf Credit Union and KFDM/Fox 4. Hammond runs Hammond House.She calls

Hometown Hero: Jon Reaud's decades of service to SETX

Jon Reaud is well-known in Southeast Texas, but the philanthropist shies away from publicity.That's why so many people are unaware of all the acts of kindness

Hometown Hero: DeAnna Sonnier offers comfort and love to hospice patients

DeAnna Sonnier is the volunteer coordinator at Harbor Hospice, but she is also July's Hometown Hero.Gulf Credit Union presented Sonnier with the honor at Harbor

Hometown Hero Donya McLaurin honors Kountze veterans with unique display

Donya McLaurin is the President of the Kountze Chamber of Commerce. During her tenure, Donya has elevated citizens' pride in their city.She also helped launch

Hometown Hero: Sabrina Pond brings smiles to foster children with Easter baskets

Sabrina Pond has a special place in her heart for foster children, and that inspired her to start a project that's become an Easter Tradition for her, bringing

Hometown Hero Sarah Blohm Grimes brings cheer to nursing home residents

June's Hometown Hero is Sarah Blohm Grimes. Crimes is part of a nursing home ministry that goes into nursing homes in Orange County to bring gift and cheer to

Hometown Hero: Meredith Berry provides comfort to parents of hospitalized children

March's Hometown Hero is an Orange County mom who six years ago almost lost her son as a result of a lawnmower accident.Meredith Berry says her son's finger was

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All lanes reopen after major crash shuts down westbound I-10 near SH 61

A major crash shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near SH 61 in Chambers County as emergency crews responded at the westbound 813 mile marker, forcin

TDCJ Troll reports inmate found dead in bunk at Gib Lewis Unit in Woodville

An inmate at the Gib Lewis Unit in Woodville was found dead in his bunk Thursday, according to the prison watchdog group TDCJ Troll.The group reported that 32-y

Large oak tree at Tyrrell Park crashes onto SUV while mother is driving with toddler

It was a brush with danger and then some when a mother and her young daughter were driving at Tyrrell Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and a large oak tree suddenly came crashing down onto the hood of their SUV, leav

United plane wheel strikes light pole and crashes into bakery truck on NJ Turnpike

A plane crashed into a bakery truck whiel traveling northbound on the New Jersey Trunpike Sunday afternoon at 1:50 p.m. EST.

ICE seeks custody of woman convicted for sexually abusing middle-school boy, agency says

ICE is calling on a North Carolina jail to turn over a woman convicted of sexually abusing a middle-school boy.

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Hometown Hero Barry McGraw not letting cancer stop him for helping others

Barry McGraw was diagnosed with thyroid cancer two years ago.It has since spread to different parts of his body.But even while facing this life-threatening orde

Hometown Hero: Karrie Morgan lifts spirits of cancer patients with gift cards

Karrie Morgan is a five-year cancer survivor, and now she is January's Hometown Hero.Her friends nominated her because of Morgan's non-profit.It's called "Gift

Hometown Hero Tammy Williams risked life to make sure there would be accountability for crash victim

Beaumont attorney Cade Bernsen represented Robbie Morse's family following a crash in Jasper County on Christmas Eve of 2020 that would claim the lives of Morse

Highly nominated Hometown Hero is known for her generous spirit

Jeni Martinez is the October 2023 Hometown Hero.Jeni was greeted by Angel San Juan and a crowd of her supporters at Rao's Bakery as she was presented with the

Hometown Hero Naomi Woods restoring hope in Burkeville

Naomi Woods is bringing together her community by organizing family friendly event that are inclusive to all in the diverse Newton County town of Burkeville.Tha

September 2023 Hometown Hero, Vicki Bennett is serving her community

Vicki Bennett is our September Hometown Hero. Vicki is known for her commitment to the community and time spent volunteering at the Hospitality Center in Port A

Attorney Cory Crenshaw honored as Hometown Hero for offering helping hand to many in the community

Funny, smart and compassionate are just a few of the words people use to describe our August Hometown Hero, attorney Cory Crenshaw.Cory Crenshaw is known for hi

Hometown Hero plays key role in Sour Lake growth spurt

Business is booming in the small Southeast Texas town of Sour Lake and this month's Hometown Hero is playing a part in that growth.In fact, KFDM's Angel San Jua

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Hometown Hero: Patsy Dupree honored for a life of service