Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Vote Texas
Near Me
Power City
Texas
Politics
Nation World
Entertainment
Investigations
Health
VERIFY
Latest News Stories
Port Neches-Groves football team collect State Championship rings at spring game
A Kirbyville nonprofit is helping veterans, victims of floods find a new home
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
Hurricane Headquarters
Skycam Network
10-Day
Hourly
Maps
Traffic
Gas Prices
Latest Weather Stories
Tornado that touched down in Lake Charles rated EF-1, Sulphur tornado rated EF-3
Patchy fog Wednesday Morning followed by mostly sunny skies
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Beaumont, TX »
70°
Beaumont, TX »
Weather
Closings
Money Matters
Olympics
Power City
Contests
Advertise With Us
Ask the Judge
Meet the Team
At the Border
The Beat
On-air TV Schedule
Election results
Hurricane Headquarters
Breaking News
More (
) »
Southeast Texas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Southeast Texas, Texas | 12NEWSNOW.com
Health
VERIFYING how a parasitic worm can get into your brain
Environment
VERIFYING 4 facts about cicadas and your yard
Will cicadas eat your vegetable garden or harm trees? We VERIFY what you need to know about protecting your yard as trillions of cicadas emerge throughout the U.S.
Science
No, a pink moon doesn’t actually look pink
The “pink moon” doesn’t actually look pink. It’s the nickname of the full moon that occurs every April and is named after a pink springtime flower.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Health
There’s no proof that Mucinex helps people get pregnant
People online have shared stories of getting pregnant after taking Mucinex. But does the drug actually improve fertility? Here’s what we can VERIFY about the science
Environment
No, this isn’t the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas emerged at once
Two broods of cicadas emerge together every five or six years on average, contrary to online posts claiming this hasn’t happened in 221 years.
Environment
Yes, ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by parasitic fungus are real
The telltale sign of infection in a cicada is when “the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Eclipse
No, CERN didn’t open a portal ahead of the U.S. solar eclipse
Conspiracy theories have been swirling around the CERN particle accelerator and the solar eclipse. But a video of a portal opening isn’t real.
Eclipse
Here’s why most welding goggles aren’t safe to wear during an eclipse
Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.
Eclipse
Yes, NASA is launching rockets during the 2024 solar eclipse
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
During the 2024 solar eclipse, NASA will launch three rockets
We VERIFY why NASA is using rockets to study how the total solar eclipse affects Earth’s atmosphere.
Eclipse
Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county
Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
KBMT would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow