Stephen Hemelt, Author at Port Arthur News
Sports
WEST ORANGE — It’s like family for coach Hiawatha Hickman. The West Orange-Stark High School athletic director helped oversee the scholarship signings of Dakarion Judge ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, February 6, 2023 12:02 am
News Main
Port Arthur is well known for its sports, talented athletes and successful teams. One of the people most intertwined with this community passion is Bradford ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 28, 2023 12:40 am
Local
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Mark Porterie had a little bit of a challenge ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:12 pm
Local
Radar-confirmed tornados were observed Tuesday by the National Weather Service, which resulted in Tornado Warnings heard across the region. Meteorologist Jeremy Michael told Port Arthur ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:21 am
High School Sports
VIDOR — The next Vidor High School football coach and athletic director is likely to be named within two months. The transition follows long-time coach ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:10 am
High School Sports
VIDOR — Long-time Vidor football coach Jeff Mathews informed his players in athletics class Friday morning that he would no longer be their football coach. ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, January 22, 2023 12:02 am
College/Pro Sports
At an early age, Kevin Barbay knew his passion was in football. Along with other family members — Bryan Barbay and Darrell Barbay — he ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:38 am
Columns
“Absolutely.” That is how Kevin Barbay answered if Mid County Madness and the rivalry between Nederland and Port Neches-Groves stays with him. As a former ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:26 am
Local
“Port Arthur is my hometown, and I happen to like it.” W. Bailey got right to the point when talking about why it is important ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:36 am
College/Pro Sports
Jah’Mar Sanders is a student-athlete who appreciates a strong program culture and has no problem serving as a leader as part of his commitment. Port ...
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by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:26 am
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