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Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett takes over Gillam’s court duties
Longtime Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett has been appointed to oversee suspended Judge Tom Gillam III’s caseload. Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick appointed Burnett, ...
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High School Sports
PNG RUNNING BACK UP FOR SPECIAL HONOR — Isaiah Nguyen leads with toughness
PORT NECHES — Jeff Joseph first saw Isaiah Nguyen running track during the Spring of 2023 and knew he had the courage and mental toughness ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:26 am
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Landmark Southeast Texas church getting multi-million dollar facelift for a future in education
ORANGE — College leaders want to preserve the 110-year-old First Baptist Church building on Green Avenue while also modernizing it so it can serve Orange ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 11:47 am
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“Big deal” construction opens up educational opportunities from area college
ORANGE — This is a “big deal.” The phrase was repeated multiple times this week in Downtown Orange as construction, education and community leaders gathered ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, February 9, 2024 12:16 am
High School Sports
New Nederland football coach outlines his plan; district leader shares enthusiasm
NEDERLAND — Scott Rich has a plan in place. Step one is to meet with Nederland High School Principal Natalie Gomez and find out what ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 12:18 am
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Port Arthur Chamber chair Art Thomas calls for greater small business support
Art Thomas has traveled and worked in many locations through his 10 years of service with the U.S. Navy and 23 years of employment with ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:18 am
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Southeast Texas is ready for Mardi Gras’ good time rolling fun
ORANGE — “Laissez les bons temps rouler” is how Alison Clary has been greeting city council members and support staff this month with the City ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:16 am
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City of Orange approves additional Sabine Park Apartments demolition
ORANGE — The continued demolition of Sabine Park Apartments was approved by City of Orange leaders in the name of resident safety and municipal beautification. ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12:02 am
High School Sports
Nederland canvassing top contacts, crisscrossing state for next football coach
NEDERLAND — The next football coach and athletic director at Nederland High School needs to be prepared to excel on and off the football field, ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, January 19, 2024 12:18 am
Local
Port Arthur man writes, directs and stars in “I’m Going Home,” which premieres Saturday
Christopher Newman is a native of Port Arthur who grew up watching a standard of excellence, he recalls, on different levels from professional athletes, state titles, ...