High School Sports
Port Arthur’s Aaron Babino finds championship success at DeSoto
Aaron Babino said he and his defensive staff prepared the DeSoto High Eagles “pretty good” going into their state championship game Dec. 16. That might ...
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Port Arthur man counts up the turkeys, wins holiday cash
Nick Robertson was at the convenience store on Dequeen Boulevard and Gulfway Drive when The Port Arthur News caught his eye. “I saw the newspaper, ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, December 22, 2023 12:14 am
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Sealed it with a kiss. Shea Adams shares inspiration behind celebratory gesture.
The story behind the most famous kiss in Port Neches-Groves football history started with a conversation between a high school senior and his girlfriend. But ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, December 18, 2023 6:24 am
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UPDATE — The Indians are state champs, top South Oak Cliff for crown
ARLINGTON — Port Neches-Groves High’s quest for a state title ended in the same place against the same team as last year. This time it ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:43 pm
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South Oak Cliff stands in way of 1st PNG state championship in nearly 50 years
PORT NECHES — South Oak Cliff became the first Dallas ISD team to win back-to-back state championships when the Golden Bears defeated Port Neches-Groves 34-24 ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:08 am
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SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN — Port Neches-Groves faces off against Liberty Hill for title shot
The rematch is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium in Cypress. That’s where Port Neches-Groves High (13-1) is facing off against Liberty ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:18 am
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Veteran without air conditioning or heating for 10 years receiving free heating and cooling system
DeVaine Barnhill has not enjoyed the comforts of heating or air conditioning at his home in 10 years. This doesn’t stop the 91-year-old Nederland resident ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:20 am
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Port Arthur Recycling Center expands with Orange Recycling Center
ORANGE — Free food, beverages and raffle ticket fun are planned during the grand opening celebration of Orange Recycling Center. The event kicks off with ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:04 am
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Nothing crazy about “Insane Chicken” move to Southeast Texas
ORANGE — Derek Gaspard has been considering opening a restaurant in Texas for years. The close proximity to his headquarters in Louisiana made Orange a ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, November 25, 2023 12:24 am
High School Sports
PHOTO FEATURE — Bum Phillips Trophy lands in Port Neches
The Bum Phillips Bowl trophy was officially delivered this week to the administration building of the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District. The Indians topped Nederland ...