Mary Meaux, Author at Port Arthur News

Groves

Groves Pecan Queen strives for best, ready for responsibility of second year

GROVES — Groves Pecan Queen Grace Richard loves the way her town comes together, especially in times of need, and believes that’s what makes local residents ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Saturday, October 24, 2020 12:40 am

Groves

Port Neches-Groves theater bringing real who-done-it to stage

PORT NECHES — The names, weapons and rooms are as familiar as the board game that was made into a movie. And now Clue, the ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, October 23, 2020 12:29 am

Local

Superintendent Porterie talks reasons for temporarily closing Memorial High, says there is “no COVID outbreak”

In-person instruction for students at Memorial High School’s 10-12th grade campus and Career & Technology Education are temporarily canceled while those buildings are cleaned and ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:52 pm

Groves

Judge dismisses church bell complaint; Groves city council scheduled for discussion

GROVES — First United Methodist Church of Groves has had its day in court, and prevailed, when city prosecutor Jesse Branick opted to dismiss the ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:19 am

Columns

MARY MEAUX — Tips needed to solve murder of innocent Port Arthur woman

The community has a chance to help a Port Arthur family grieving the senseless loss of a loved one. Just a phone call, a tip ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:02 am

Local

Bond set at $1M for PA man accused of child sex abuse crimes

A Port Arthur man wanted on several child sex abuse warrants was arrested in Irving by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on Friday. Hershel Obey, 27, ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:27 am

Local

No timeline for ID on body found in bayou

Autopsy results of a man whose body was found in Alligator Bayou earlier this month are not yet available. Port Arthur Police Det. Sadie Guedry ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:26 am

Local

Driver of 1st vehicle to strike pedestrian not cited, search on for 2nd vehicle after man killed

A driver who police believe struck a pedestrian then crashed into a house last week has not been cited at this time as officers search ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:25 am

Local

Victim shot 3 times pleads for answers after friend killed at Port Arthur party

Standing outside of a home in the 1100 block of Vicksburg Avenue, Roneshia Collins recalled the night her best friend Jasmine Newman was shot to ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:22 pm

Local

PAPD looking for a few good men, women. See how you can join force.

An entry-level civil service examination for the position of Port Arthur Police officer is set for 9 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Bob Bowers Civic ... Read more