Groves

Ford Park Entertainment Complex may change hands; horse racing & entertainment considered

BEAUMONT — Jefferson County Commissioners will soon decide whether to sell Ford Park Entertainment Complex. Commissioners will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday on the issue. ... Read more

6 hours ago by Mary Meaux.

Elections taking shape in Mid-County, Port Arthur

Voters will be busy with municipal and school board elections in the coming months. Some, like the city of Port Arthur, Port Arthur Independent School ... Read more

19 hours ago by PA News.

PNGISD leaders stress parent code of conduct simply shares “what we expect”

PORT NECHES — The Port Neches-Groves Independent School District’s Parent Code of Conduct is a document included in the district’s student’s registration packet. The document ... Read more

19 hours ago by Cassandra Jenkins.

VIDEO: Bartie invites area to take pledge to “Turn Down the Numbers”

On the same day Port Arthur announced its 15th coronavirus-related death, Mayor Thurman Bartie invited residents and local officials of his and surrounding cities to ... Read more

1 day ago by I.C. Murrell.

Judge Branick: Masks, quarantine rules helping lower COVID-19 cases

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick credits observance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding facemasks and recent reminders about the county’s quarantine policy with helping ... Read more

2 days ago by I.C. Murrell.

Brutal attack, kidnapping in Groves detailed in indictment

Indictments were handed down to a local couple that allegedly bound a man with zip ties, held a gun to his head and beat him ... Read more

3 days ago by PA News.

Analysis: August agenda for local government includes schools, police spending, property taxes and a pandemic

Property valuations in Texas are supposed to be complete now that the July deadline has passed. The next step is as hard as arguing over ... Read more

3 days ago by PA News.

Gasoline demand could be trending higher. Where does Texas stand?

Average gas prices have remained quiet for a fifth straight week, with prices fluctuating less than a few cents per gallon over the last month. ... Read more

4 days ago by PA News.

Temple outreach efforts reaching locals through COVID-19 struggles

United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur has earned a growing reputation for local outreach, especially construction projects for community members in need. Those “clients” don’t ... Read more

6 days ago by Stephen Hemelt.

See latest from Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, others on school re-openings

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senate Education Chairman Larry Taylor, and House Education Chairman Dan Huberty released the ... Read more