Opinion

MONIQUE BATSON — First family pet spent 11 years leaving paw-sized marks on everyone’s heart

I’ve never really had a pet of my own. I remember there being dogs in my childhood, but they never seemed to be with us ... Read more

21 hours ago by Monique Batson.

MARY MEAUX — Benefit to help local father of 4 with stage IV melanoma

A link and bake sale is set for this weekend to help a father of four as he battles cancer. Robert Garcia III is fighting ... Read more

2 days ago by Mary Meaux.

BOB WEST ON GOLF — A day to think about Lietzke leaving us too soon

It’s two days late, but it’s never tardy to be acknowledging the birthday of Southeast Texas’ best, most successful male golfer. Bruce Lietzke, had he ... Read more

3 days ago by Bob West.

CHRIS MOORE — Lofton would help Team USA in Olympic run

For more than a decade, the United States has had a stranglehold on basketball. The 2008 Redeem Team brought back the gold to America, but ... Read more

3 days ago by Chris Moore.

CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Zucchini leaves provide secondary harvest

We were so proud to see zucchini the size of mini pickles flourish in big patio pots. We got two babies … appetizers they were. ... Read more

4 days ago by Darragh Doiron.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Joe Deshotel is needed in Austin

Editor’s note: State Rep. Joe Deshotel was given the opportunity for equal space to respond and declined to do so. Where is Joe Deshotel in ... Read more

4 days ago by PA News.

ASK A COP — Can police officers ask for a social security number?

Earl from Port Arthur asks: I need clarification about an incident that occurred between my son and a police officer during a traffic stop. My son was ... Read more

4 days ago by PA News.

STEPHEN HEMELT — Tastes of our community celebrated in latest magazine

A story idea grows fast from a passing comment. Overheard in the Port Arthur Newsmedia newsroom one day this spring, a writer mentions the new ... Read more

7 days ago by Stephen Hemelt.

JODY HOLTON — Avoiding Fitness Overuse Injuries

Thinking of starting a new physical activity program or ramping up your current training routine? If so, you may be at risk of an overuse ... Read more