90-day burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Jefferson County

Jefferson County enacts a 90-day outdoor burn ban starting Feb. 26, 2026, due to fire risks and strained emergency resources. Violations could mean fines up to $500.

State panel keeps Port Arthur LNG collapse cases in Jefferson County

The lawsuits over the deadly 2025 Port Arthur LNG construction collapse will proceed in Jefferson County's 172nd District Court, guided by Judge Michael Mayes.
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Texas redistricting sparks local response in Jefferson County

Kevin Chance knows down to the minute and second the moment his voice spoke its truth on the Texas House floor. His testimony, alongside that of others throughout the state, was aired on a YouTube ...

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace race heads to May runoff as no candidate secures majority

Jefferson County's Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 heads to a May runoff, with Judge Joseph Guillory and challenger Brandon ...
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Jefferson County to close I-10 exit, Texas 73 lanes

More closures have been announced for Jefferson County. There are three Jefferson County closures on Thursday. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Interstate 10 westbound 847 exit to Brooks Road ...