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Failed attempt to place former EDC CEO on board sparks conversation on bylaws
Members of the Port Arthur City Council will soon host a workshop regarding local and state government codes following a failed attempt last month to ...
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Port Arthur Council reviews existing wrecker ordinance, potential for more business
A representative of the Port Arthur Police Department on Monday addressed councilmembers on the city’s current wrecker ordinance and the process of adding additional services ...
by Monique Batson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 12:34 am
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Father of Port Arthur toddler seeks answers about her death; 1 suspect arrested
Alexis Cabrera, 26, went to bed Monday night at his Houston home assuming his 1-year-old daughter was safe with her mother in Port Arthur. Tuesday ...
by Monique Batson, Saturday, July 8, 2023 12:40 am
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Exchange student program regaining interest following pandemic; here’s how to host
Renee Bailey and her family have hosted six foreign exchange students from Montenegro, Germany, France and Spain. This year, another student from Spain will join ...
by Monique Batson, Saturday, July 8, 2023 12:38 am
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Fundraiser planned to help Port Neches police officer with incurable cancer
BRIDGE CITY — Year after year, small moments have put Port Neches Police Sergeant Marty Riley and his family where they needed to be. It ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 7, 2023 12:40 am
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Extreme heat increases risk to health, brings higher crime rates, authorities say
As Port Arthur and Mid County deal with the third hottest summer on record since 1901, the impacts are manifesting in health, agriculture and, even, ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 7, 2023 12:34 am
Columns
MONIQUE BATSON — Port Arthur’s radio station enjoys eclectic staff, strong history
The 14-plus people who work for KSAP 96.9 LPFM The Breeze are as storied as the station itself. Licensed in December 2003, The Breeze was ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 7, 2023 12:32 am
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Pleasure Island upgrades continue moving forward
The replacement playground for one built in 1999 and demolished in April has started to take shape after officials said the project could be ready ...
by Monique Batson, Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:36 am
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PHOTOS — Last two Port Arthur councilmembers sworn in; share first thoughts with city
The fifth floor of City Hall Wednesday was filled with bittersweet moments and emotion as the Port Arthur City Council said goodbye to one last ...
by Monique Batson, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 2:11 pm
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Awareness of dry conditions due to heat highlighted following Pleasure Island fireworks fire
After the annual citywide fireworks display inadvertently resulted in a brush fire on Pleasure Island, Port Arthur officials are reminding residents that extreme heat has ...