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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 ...
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Governor Abbott appoints Taylor Getwood, others university student regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents to their respective universities, effective June 1, 2024, for terms ...
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Taft school demolished, officials talk about land’s future use
The remains of Taft Elementary School are slowly disappearing with each blow from heavy equipment. Located at 2500 ...
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Nederland Police Department arrests and responses: April 28 to May 4
Nederland Police Department officers made the following arrests from April 28 to May 4: Jonathon Brandon Barnes was ...
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Cloverleaf closing associated with U.S 69/SH 73 in Port Arthur has been delayed
The Texas Department of Transportation announced Saturday morning a delay of a cloverleaf associated with U.S 69/SH 73 ...
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“Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for patriotism and service
ORANGE — Delsie Baldwin Quinn, known as Ms. Dee at the American Legion Post No. 49 in Orange, ...
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PHOTOS — Motiva helping fund Port Arthur ISD robotics and engineering
Motiva recently donated $20,000 to Port Arthur Independent School District and Lamar University’s College of Engineering. The $15,000 ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR — City suffers with new Pleasure Island development contract
A Port Arthur outsider and City Council stalking horse was recently awarded yet a second Pleasure Island development ...
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Groves Police Department arrests and responses: May 1 to May 7
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from May 1 to ...
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Police radio jamming device found during Groves burglary response, arrests
GROVES — Groves Police Department officers responded Wednesday to reports of a possible burglary in progress within the ...
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Yacht club discussion ends, developer granted lease for Port Arthur project
Just days after the Youth Sailing Days, where Port Arthur Yacht Club brought 12 children and eight adults ...
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Port Arthur teacher battling major medical issues, fundraiser set up
A fundraising effort has been launched to help a local teacher battling multiple health issues. James Harper is ...
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Bechtel recognized national for “Excellence in Construction;” Port Arthur-outreach grows
The U.S. Small Business Administration has recognized Bechtel for its support of small businesses by awarding the company ...
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PHOTOS — Celebration of Port Arthur talent with actress Amber Chardae Robinson
Port Arthur native and actress Amber Chardae Robinson is in the spotlight after receiving the key to the ...
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POLICE — Fatal Houston shooting suspect killed himself in Beaumont
BEAUMONT — A man believed to be a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman on Calhoun ...
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2 rifles, Glock stolen from Texas Parks & Wildlife in Port Arthur; “substantial cash reward” offered
Between midnight and 6 a.m. Sunday, a marked Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden vehicle was burglarized at ...
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Area man dies following head-on crash along West Port Arthur Road
A Beaumont motorist is dead following a head-on crash Wednesday near Port Arthur. According to the Texas Department ...
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Veterans Memorial Bridge lane closure announced for Wednesday
Motorists leaving Port Arthur and heading into Orange County need to expect delays Wednesday on Veterans Memorial Bridge. ...
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National Weather Service outlines concerns for damaging winds and hail
Severe weather is possible Thursday evening into Friday morning as a cold front moves through the region. According ...
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Female hospitalized for smoke inhalation following Port Arthur fire
A Port Arthur woman is recovering from smoke inhalation following a cooking-related fire Sunday, authorities said. Port Arthur ...
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Accusations of a “good old by system,” cronyism by city manager, fire department
In the nearly three years Greg Benson served as fire chief for the city of Port Arthur he ...
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Nederland softball having fun as squad gets ready for Barbers Hill in Round 3
NEDERLAND — The Nederland softball team is taking on Barbers Hill in the third round of the 5A ...
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Taylor Getwood looks to Port Arthur Independent School District future
Taylor Getwood has learned and grew since he was first elected to the Port Arthur Independent School District ...
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Brandon Bartie ready to move school district forward
Brandon Bartie is back in the saddle, having been reelected to his seat as a trustee with the ...
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Cherry Blossom Festival coming to Central Mall
The Anime + Food Festival organizers are coming back to Port Arthur this week and have plenty of ...