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Area man, 34, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

ORANGE — The Orange Regional Tactical Response Team executed a narcotic search warrant in the 1100 block of ...

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Madison Guilbeau’s transformation from Nederland malcontent to “shining star” graduate celebrated

NEDERLAND — Madison Guilbeau’s journey is what screenwriters call a hero’s journey; rise and fall and then redemption, ...

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Bechtel hosting 2 major hiring events this week; check out the details

Bechtel is looking to hire for more than 500 roles for the Port Arthur LNG construction project taking ...

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City manager, outgoing fire chief share concerns with Port Arthur leadership change

Information that former Fire Chief Greg Benson is on administrative leave as opposed to being terminated is up ...

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Best of 2024 voting has started; make your voices heard

It’s time to vote on “who’s the best,” and there is no one better to make the choices ...

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ASK A COP — How do we legally pass stopped emergency vehicles on the roadway?

Max from Port Arthur asks: Can you explain the passing of a stopped emergency vehicle law again? I ...

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CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDENER — It’s harvest time. Grab a pail and pick blueberries.

Gardner’s in case you haven’t noticed, blueberry bushes are brimming with succulent, round berries bursting with flavor (we ...

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Charlotte Moses announces bid for mayor’s seat; current mayor Thurman Bartie may seek charter change

Former Port Arthur councilwoman Charlotte Moses announced her intent to run for the mayor’s seat next year. Moses ...

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Fatal car crash victim in Port Arthur tentatively identified, police chief says

Port Arthur police are working to find the correct identity of a man killed in a crash Saturday. ...

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Another change-up in Port Arthur Fire Department leadership, mayor confirms

Another change-up has occurred within the leadership of the Port Arthur Fire Department in the near three weeks ...

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Local senior Camila Barragan recognized for service

Club president Dana Espinal and Port Arthur Rotary recently recognized Interact Student of the Month from Bob Hope ...

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Code enforcement director shares Port Arthur report line

Darlene Thomas-Pierre, director of code enforcement for the City of Port Arthur, recently visited the Port Arthur Rotary ...

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POLICE — Man jumps from 2nd story window to avoid warrants

A 39-year-old man reportedly jumped out of a second story apartment window when police arrived to serve him ...

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UPDATE — Transportation Department announced Wednesday plan for U.S. 69 southbound lane closure

UPDATE: Work that was scheduled to happen Tuesday on the right lane of U.S. 69 southbound from SH ...

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1 dead following Saturday crash in Port Arthur

A driver is dead following a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said ...

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Nederland man sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of child under age 6

A Nederland man was sentenced to 99 years in connection with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Peyton ...

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — You are otaku about something …

The Otaku food and anime festival has hit Central Mall twice now. This second time, May 11-12, I ...

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Texas gas prices have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in last week. Will the trend continue?

While pump prices haven’t exactly plummeted, the national’s motorists have seen the average price of gasoline drop in ...

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Storms capable of producing winds of more than 60 mph possible Monday, Weather Service warns

Another round of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon into Monday night. Storms will be capable ...

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Born a micro preemie, Miracle Queen defeating the odds

Miracle Queen seems like any other academically ambitious teen; she’s near the top of her class, takes part ...