Editorials
There are still many in our area who need help
While we have heard a lot of good things about the recovery—and there are indeed some great stories of recovery—let’s remember that not everyone has ...
Staff Reports, Author at Port Arthur News
News
Harvey’s Heroes: Dr. Dar Kavouspour didn’t storm for the storm
By Colleen Harrison colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com One local doctor has been through four hurricanes during his 20-plus years in the Port Arthur and Beaumont areas. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:17 pm
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After rebuilding in Port Arthur, Harvey’s destruction forces family north
By Sarah Culton Sarah.culton@leaderpub.com With evacuees from Hurricane Harvey now returning to Port Arthur, many residents are looking to rebuild their lives in the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 21, 2017 3:08 pm
Editorials
After the storm, local media still on the scene
As always happens when a hot topic hits the media funnel, mainstream media facets such as Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, The Weather Channel and a ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 16, 2017 5:17 pm
News
Affidavit: Administrator tried to stop removal of residents from flooded nursing home
An affidavit included in a search warrant executed at Lake Arthur Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Thursday alleges that the administrator tried to prevent Port ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 15, 2017 8:14 pm
Editorials
Look now for federal funds to clean up abandoned buildings
While the city of Port Arthur, FEMA, county officials and countless other agencies are working hard to house our evacuees, some attention should be paid ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 15, 2017 7:22 pm
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Free Grief/Harvey support group begins Monday
For those feeling sad or having a difficult time coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, help is available. A free Grief/Hurricane Harvey Support Group ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:00 am
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Maddox: Parents taught us this is what you do [with gallery]
Port Arthur native brings tools, supplies from Virginia Two hours before Virginia-based Cortina Productions was to begin giving away tools to victims of Harvey Saturday, ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 9, 2017 1:56 pm
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Local Waffle Houses all operating again, and FEMA says that’s a good sign
Julian Danner has worked hard in recent days to give the Federal Emergency Management Agency a green light. Danner works maintenance for the 11 area ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 9, 2017 12:00 am
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Churches announce services
Several area churches announced service changes. Memorial Baptist Memorial Baptist Church is meeting at First Baptist Church of Nederland for Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. ...