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Stephen Jackson makes stop in Port Arthur to give food, PPE
Retired NBA champion Stephen Jackson is known for his giving spirit, and after Hurricane Laura struck Southeast Texas and his hometown, it’s no surprise to ...
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Nederland ISD families prepare for 1st day of school in class & at home
NEDERLAND — The Nederland Independent School District is beginning the school year Tuesday, and parents are preparing their students for either virtual or in-person options. ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, September 4, 2020 12:15 am
Local
Texas Baptist Men asking for volunteers to help clean up Orange
Texas Baptist Men are once again in Southeast Texas. The volunteer organization is assisting in post-hurricane cleanup and providing hot meals to disaster prone areas. ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, September 4, 2020 12:13 am
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Titans football players pitch in to assist with Hurricane Laura cleanup
The Memorial High School football team has been spotted assisting the community in cleaning up fallen limbs, chopping trees and moving debris in the aftermath ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, September 3, 2020 12:20 am
Groves
Entergy hunkers down at airport tent city to lead restoration effort
Those driving on U.S. 69 northbound may look to their left and see dozens of billowing white-topped tents crowded together in front of the Jack ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:01 pm
Groves
Raises, moving costs, renovations highlight PNGISD’s $51 million budget
The Port Neches-Groves Independent School District approved a $51 million 2020-21 Fiscal Year budget this week that include payroll costs, COVID-19 related expenses and new ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 12:09 am
Local
Port Arthur residents receive blessing; next food donation event Thursday
Linda Chambers has a handful of grandchildren in her charge and her No. 1 priority is to make sure they have everything they need in ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:12 am
Groves
Half of PNGISD campuses without power, school restart schedule updated
Port Neches-Groves Independent School District is postponing the return to school. In-person classes will begin again on Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day. Superintendent ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Monday, August 31, 2020 2:59 pm
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U.S. Army handing out free ice, water, MREs in Port Arthur
The United States Army was at Barbara Jacket Park in Port Arthur giving out free bags of ice, cases of water and MREs (Meals Ready ...
by Cassandra Jenkins, Monday, August 31, 2020 10:13 am
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BRIGHT FUTURES — Nederland freshman Mason Juneau brings helping hand to church, community
NEDERLAND — Mason Juneau is a freshman at Nederland High School, but he is already making a change in the community. The 14-year-old is involved ...