Good morning, Beaumont.

Farmers and ranchers in Southeast Texas face higher operating costs as diesel prices rise, forcing them to adjust practices for efficiency.

The added cost is expected to impact local production and market prices.

Families across Southeast Texas report stolen SNAP benefits as state officials + lawmakers consider chip technology for benefit cards while food banks work to close a 28 million meal gap by urging theft reports.

Today, families across Southeast Texas say their SNAP benefits have been stolen, prompting state lawmakers to review chip technology to stop the theft while the local food bank works to close a 28 million meal gap.

Nearly 170 workers were taken by EMS after suffering food poisoning symptoms from a breakfast served at Golden Pass LNG today; Port Arthur Health Department is investigating potential contamination from the breakfast tacos offered during an employee appreciation event.