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City leaders share reactions to storm’s outages, downed trees and general damage
This week’s heavy rain and winds led to fallen trees, downed power lines and street flooding. Andy Tinger ...
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Port Arthur man sentenced following role in death of his elderly mother
Alan Roy Hartzel has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the 2020 death ...
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City of Nederland outlines plan to haul off green waste following rough storms
NEDERLAND — Extensive storms impacted Nederland on Thursday, with damage to trees. Starting on Monday, solid waste crews ...
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See what Kaylei Ballard plans to do with her Gates Scholarship, which carries from undergrad to beyond
Years ago Kaylei Ballard set a goal for herself, then set out to achieve that goal, meticulously moving ...
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Energy Transfer, Memorial students plants trees for Port Arthur
In celebration of Arbor Day, Energy Transfer sponsored a tree planting April 26 at S/Sgt Lucian Adams Memorial ...
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Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 24-30
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from April 24 to ...
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Department of Public Safety releases name of pedestrian killed on Interstate 10
The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of a man who was killed when he ...
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PHOTO FEATURE — Motiva volunteers clean up Barbara Jacket Park
Motiva volunteers recently cleaned up Barbara Jacket Park in Port Arthur on Earth Day as part of the ...
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Wilson Early College hosting inaugural chess tournament
This Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the chess enthusiasts of Wilson Early College High School are gathering in the ...
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PHOTOS — RiverFest opens to large crowd; plenty of fun planned in Port Neches
PORT NECHES — This year’s annual Port Neches RiverFest celebration opened Wednesday to large crowds seeking carnival rides, ...
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Golden Triangle Polymers delivers on $1.325 million investment in training Southeast Texas workforce
ORANGE — Steven Prusak has seen examples across the globe where a homegrown and educated workforce provides an ...
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Sheriff’s Office IDs man found dead in rollover Jeep crash
VIDOR — Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Monday to the 1500 block of Texla ...
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Port Arthur Yacht Club explains decision to cancel summer youth programs
The Port Arthur Yacht Club announced Wednesday morning it would not be offering youth program this summer due ...
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Flash Flood Watch impacting Jefferson County issued for Thursday; see the details
Thunderstorms could again be a concern for Jefferson County residents and those throughout Southeast Texas. According to the ...
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PHOTOS — Port Acres Elementary, BASF TotalEnergies team up for state-of-the-art STEAM Lab
There was a lot of STEAM going on at Port Acres Elementary School this week. From John Hernandez ...
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Election Day voting taking place Saturday in Jefferson County
Early voting in Jefferson County has concluded for Saturday’s (May 4) uniform election to elect school board trustees ...
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Port Arthur “Senior” Senior Prom fun planned in June
The City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Department has announced its 19th Annual “Senior” Senior Prom will be ...
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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Enjoy this tribute to “nosh”
Texans tend to munch, but I love the word “nosh.” I’m getting a Yiddish origin of nashn, from ...
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POLICE — 17-year-old sentenced to 20 years following 2022 fatal shooting in Port Arthur
A local teenager has been sentenced to two decades in jail, according to authorities, following a fatal 2022 ...
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TEACHER OF THE MONTH — Carrie Guarnere using physics, roller coasters and passion to inspire students
PORT NECHES — Carrie Guarnere didn’t choose physics as the subject she would teach, physics chose her, she ...
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Bob Hope High School celebrates 2024’s Coach of The Year
Bob Hope High School recently celebrated 2024 Coach of The Year Shadava Berry-Cole, who leads the school’s dance ...
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PNG grad Lance Vaughn flips on-field success as he helps Johnson navigate NFL
A running back is often tasked with lining up next to a quarterback to pass block as his ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Bird Flu threatens nation’s dairy supply
Dear Editor, The deadly flu virus is not just “for the birds” anymore! The USDA’s Animal and Plant ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Port Arthur Yacht Club questions city’s lease and bid moves
Dear Editor, Piss poor… a commonly used euphemism to describe an effort or decision that is disappointing or lacking. ...
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A “no confidence” vote was never taken for fire chief, Firefighters Association says
The president of the Port Arthur Professional Firefighters Association Local 397 said its members did not issue a ...