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Port Arthur Fire Department Dive Team pulls 2 vehicles from water after fisherman’s discovery
For the second time in a week, the Port Arthur Fire Department Dive Team recovered two vehicles from ...
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ASK A COP: How far should I go when turning from a boulevard?
Aleen from Port Arthur asks: When I approach a boulevard and want to turn, I was under the ...
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Bridge City’s Steve Worster, star of Texas’ national title team, passes away at 73
Orange County and Bridge City lost one of its most-beloved icons Saturday night as the legendary athlete Steve ...
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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Pumpkin Spice season approaches; try these inspired indulgences
The yearly Culinary Thrill Seeking Pumpkin Updates begin with a mud mask. Then get a peek at plant-filled ...
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Gas analyst talks end of declining gas prices; see where Texas pumps stand
Gas prices have continued to fall for the ninth week straight, but the streak is at great risk ...
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JODY HOLTON — Can air fryers be healthy option for cooking?
We all know fried foods are certainly on the “naughty” list. Although it’s well understood foods fried in ...
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KATHIE’S KORNER — Best chance to succeed is putting good work to practice
As I reflect on 2021, I had some uncomfortable days and nights regarding storms of all kinds. So ...
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Weather Service monitoring tropical disturbance near SETX; cyclone development possible
A surface trough of low pressure is developing over the north-central Gulf of Mexico just offshore of southeastern ...
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Projects Delayed? Officials update Port Neches riverfront development status.
PORT NECHES — Discussions are continuing between the City of Port Neches and four separate businesses looking to ...
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Benefit planned for 12-year-old suffering from extremely painful Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome
NEDERLAND — For two years, Caden Cook was in pain with no real explanation. “It started in May ...
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Air Rescue offers tool to cut cost of necessary medical flights
A critical lifesaving tool used often in Southeast Texas is offering membership services that stretch much farther than ...
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Area could have dearth of basketball referees this season; see how YOU can join
The Texas High School Basketball Officials Association is looking for people to referee basketball games for the upcoming ...
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PHOTO GALLERY — Bulldogs take on first day for NISD
Nederland teachers and administration welcomed students back to campus Thursday. Administration said the first day went smoothly for ...
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MONIQUE BATSON — How do 18 years pass in only 10 minutes?
It was easy to get frustrated Wednesday while filling out what seemed like piles of paperwork in order ...
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THE MOVIE GUY — “Bodies” Rises Above Genre Expectations
“Bodies Bodies Bodies” A24 Films Directed by Halina Rejin Starring Amandla Stenberg, Marie Bakalova, Lee Pace, Pete Davidson, ...
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National Weather Service details potential serious rain threat coming this weekend
Weather watchers are calling for higher-than-normal rain chances through the weekend. The threat of rain will then drop ...
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Potential Port Arthur budget items include cost-of-living raise, 5 new municipal positions
The City of Port Arthur is preparing the 2022-2023 budget as the current fiscal year starts to come ...
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Game rooms under investigation, some closed following new ordinance and enforcement
Less than a year has passed since Orange County leaders adopted an ordinance regulating game rooms. And since, ...
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PHOTO GALLERY — Bob Hope Schools begin the 2022-23 school year
Students at Bob Hope Elementary School were carrying back packs and big smiles Wednesday as they entered the ...
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Port Neches-Groves coach gets first career win; Nederland starts off with a bang
The Bre’Ala Box era started with a win for Port Neches-Groves volleyball. PNG’s new head coach earned the ...
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Seadragons swimmers medal at national competition; improving times is team’s main goal
Several area swimmers came home from a national competition with hardware this summer. The Spindletop Seadragons had four ...
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MARY MEAUX — Happy 100th to Mr. Todd, a WWII Veteran and community mainstay
At 99 years of age — his 100th birthday is Saturday — Benny Todd is a rare individual. ...
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PHOTO GALLERY — Port Arthur Independent School District students head back to classroom
The 2022-2023 school year began on Wednesday for students in Port Arthur Independent School District. Over at Travis ...
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POLICE: It could take time to ID remains authorities believe is man missing since 2008
Remains found in a Port Arthur waterway Tuesday believed to be that of a Port Neches man reported ...
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Remains of Port Neches man missing 14 years likely found
A 14-year missing person’s case may have been solved with the recovery of a submerged vehicle. Divers with ...