Mary Meaux, Author at Port Arthur News

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MARY MEAUX — Hospitality Center benefits our community soul & more

I had the chance to visit the Hospitality Center on New Year’s Eve morning before they welcomed those in need. Executive Director Christina Green was ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, January 8, 2021 12:14 am

Local

Port Arthur hospital opens 3-tier COVID intake response

Port Arthur’s largest medical facility has created a three-tier COVID reception system within its main campus to better handle a growing number of coronavirus patients, ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, January 7, 2021 12:15 am

Local

PHOTO FEATURE — Construction continues in Port Neches

PORT NECHES — Construction continues on Bradley Law Firm’s new location at 3124 Nall St., adjacent to Salon Mecca, in Port Neches. Construction should be ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, January 7, 2021 12:09 am

Local

Port Arthur Health Department receives vaccines; schedule of more still unknown

The Port Arthur Health Department is waiting to receive the bulk of its COVID-19 vaccines, which will be administered to healthcare workers and first responders. ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:27 pm

Local

Shooting victim’s father pleads for greater witness participation

PORT NECHES — Charles Moak is asking those who were at the New Year’s Eve party when his daughter was shot to come forward and ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:15 am

Local

Mayor Thurman Bartie resting, regaining strength, son says

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie is doing well and continuing to recuperate from COVID-19. Brandon Bartie, the mayor’s son and also president of the Port ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:14 am

Local

State of Education Luncheon moving to May; fundraising mission remains in action

Organizers with the Port Arthur Education Foundation are postponing their annual State of Education Luncheon due to safety reasons as COVID-19 numbers rise. Instead, the ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:13 am

Local

BIGHT FUTURES — PNG engineer in training Alex Flores answers challenges with hard work

GROVES — Alex Flores already knew he wanted to go into the engineering field after graduation from high school. Then came the 2019 explosion at ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:12 am

Local

Port Arthur & Mid-County elected leaders seeing mask use, hesitant to enforce stricter rules

Local leaders are seeing, for the most part, area residents wearing masks when out in public. Compliance with the mask ordinance appears to be widespread, ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Saturday, January 2, 2021 12:14 am

Local

Port Neches-Groves ISD campus construction upgrades outlined

PORT NECHES — Progress continues to be made on the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District’s 2019 bond. Superintendent Mike Gonzales said the design of the ... Read more