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Port Neches nearing plan for pickleball courts
PORT NECHES — Pickleball enthusiasts have reason to rejoice, as there is going to be a new place to play the sport in Port Neches. ...
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Groundbreaking kicks off work for Port Arthur’s new animal services center; see the details
Karla Crossett and Aundria Crossett have long championed for animals, volunteering their time to care for them and find them good homes. So naturally the ...
by Mary Meaux, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:43 pm
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Fundraiser helping family of local man struck by vehicle in front yard; see how to help
PORT NECHES — A local man has a long road to recovery after he was struck last week by a vehicle while taking out garbage ...
by Mary Meaux, Monday, April 22, 2024 1:03 pm
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Louisiana man leads Port Neches police on chase. Not considering the welfare of others, chief says
PORT NECHES — A Louisiana man reportedly led police on a chase weaving in and out of residential streets in Port Neches until he was ...
by Mary Meaux, Monday, April 22, 2024 12:28 pm
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Port Neches homes set for demolition after numerous violations, safety concerns
PORT NECHES — “Not this time looser.” The sign taped inside the front door of a home with a history of city violations seemingly mocks ...
by Mary Meaux, Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:40 am
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Port Arthur ISD support center renovation full go; district leaders outline plans and timeline
The future home of Port Arthur Independent School District’s Support Center is abuzz with activity as crews transform the former Catholic high school and health ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:20 am
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Jury sentences Port Arthur man week after he was found guilty in Beaumont killing
A jury has sentenced Ronald Babino to 22 years in prison in connection to the fatal shooting of Richard Shillow of Beaumont. Babino, of Port ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:27 pm
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Port Arthur Police say arrests coming following shooting of 16-year-old local girl
The case involving the shooting of a 16-year-old girl Dec. 29 has been submitted to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, and police expect to ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:38 am
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Willie Mae Elmore, former Port Arthur ISD trustee, nurse educator, dies at 74
Willie Mae Elmore, who previously served as trustee for Port Arthur Independent School District, founded a program to train people for nurses aide certification, had ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:20 am
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Stolen vehicle chase into Port Arthur and Groves leads to continued suspects search
A police pursuit from Bridge City that ended with a crash and two fleeing suspects is prompting law enforcement to seek the public’s help. Bridge ...