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Remains found in Port Arthur to be sent to morgue to help with identification
Human remains found in a submerged vehicle soon will be heading to the Jefferson County morgue. The remains, which were in a vehicle pulled from ...
Mary Meaux, Author at Port Arthur News
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PHOTO GALLERY — Port Neches Police Chief announces plans to retire, reflects on career
PORT NECHES — After almost 38 years in law enforcement, one of the longest-serving local lawmen is ready to hang up his badge. Port Neches ...
by Mary Meaux, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:30 am
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Police investigating after 4 robbers take 34 seconds to steal 16 weapons
PINEHURST — A recent smash-and-grab burglary at a Pinehurst gun store happened in less than a minute. During a span of 34 seconds, four people ...
by Mary Meaux, Saturday, August 13, 2022 12:38 am
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Fire destroys home of ex-NFL player from Southeast Texas
A Thursday fire destroyed the home of former NFL player and Orange native Earl Thomas. The cause is under investigation, authorities said. The call came ...
by Mary Meaux, Saturday, August 13, 2022 12:28 am
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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 make the Port Neches riverfront their home. ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, August 12, 2022 12:40 am
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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, many have shut their doors. The game ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:34 am
Columns
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. A Mississippi native, the long time Texas ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:05 am
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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 Elementary School approximately 600 students entered the ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:15 pm
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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 missing in 2008 could take a while ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:11 pm
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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 the Port Arthur Fire Department were searching ...