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WEATHER ALERT — LU Basketball Coaches Radio Show Canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 21st
BEAUMONT – With the expected snow and chance of freezing conditions set to hit the Beaumont area early ...
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ALERT — Weather related closings
Weather related closings The following closings have been announced due to the expected inclement weather: • Lamar State ...
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WEATHER ALERT — Port Arthur issues alert for upcoming cold weather
Port Arthur Office of the Mayor and Emergency Management are advising residents to prepare for the upcoming severe ...
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First case of whopping cough confirmed in Port Arthur
The first case of pertussis also known as whopping cough has been reported in Port Arthur according to ...
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WEATHER ALERT — Nederland City offers winter storm water shut-offs
NEDERLAND — Due to the anticipated impacts of next week’s winter weather event, the City of Nederland will ...
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Port Arthur Shrimping Association meets to help ends meet
The Port Arthur Shrimping Association met for the first time this year as shrimping season has come to ...
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Tugboat Island rebuild project seeks volunteers
The Tugboat Island rebuild project is set to begin next month with volunteers needed to aid construction nearly ...
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Otaku Food Festival returns to Central Mall for Lunar New Year
Otaku Food Festival has become a common face in the city of Port Arthur Central Mall as it ...
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Nederland city manager announces upcoming departure, cites family as the reason
NEDERLAND — When Chris Duque first came to Nederland as city manager he was met with the aftermath ...
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Local attorney, incoming Chamber chairman John Johnson passes away
Community members are mourning the loss of local attorney John Johnson who died suddenly Sunday. Johnson, 63, was ...
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Assists in Locating Two Missing Children in Newton County
Jan. 2 Law Enforcement Personnel from Newton County, Texas were actively searching for 2 lost children and a ...
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Nederland Police – Calls and arrests from Dec. 23 to Dec. 29
Dec. 23 Criminal trespass in habitation was reported in the 700 block of North 11th Street. Theft was ...
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Port Arthur City Council shares priorities for Texas legislative session
The Texas legislative session begins Jan. 14 and the city of Port Arthur has shared its legislative priorities ...
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Driver that allegedly struck two pedestrians, killing one, turns self in to police
Bond is set at $40,000 for a man that allegedly struck two pedestrians, killing one and seriously injuring ...
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Aref purchases former Vidor store, plans for development announced
VIDOR — Local businessman Joe Aref has a new project in the works that could ultimately bring more business ...
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Groves council to discuss attorney’s sanction
GROVES — A local personal injury attorney who also represents the city of Groves had been sanctioned by ...
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City, county seek tornado damage reports; EF-3 struck area Saturday
The tornado that moved through Jefferson County tossing RV’s at Pleasure Island RV Park is now rated as ...
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New laws take effect in Texas
Jan. 1 marks the beginning of the year and brings along some changes through new laws for Texas ...
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Groves City Council swearing-in disrupted by insults and accusations
The last Groves City Council meeting of the year was disrupted by insults and accusations by former city ...
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Kwanzaa a time for learning, honoring ancestors
Members of the African American Culture Club and others gathered over the course of several days to celebrate ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Get involved in Port Arthur homeless concern
I am writing to address the ever-growing population of the homeless within our city. It saddens my heart ...
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Acclaimed Author and First Ladies Expert to Speak at McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Jan. 16
BEAUMONT — Internationally recognized author and former White House staffer Anita McBride will share her extensive expertise on ...
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Local musician earns Texas Music & Community Awards honor
Port Arthur native and singer Audrin Windon, also known as Audi Yo, recently received the Texas Music & ...
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2024’s top stories show busy year in Mid and South County
Popular stories in 2024 were a mixed bag with celebrations, bankruptcies and a tornado to local events, an ...
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Tornado strikes Pleasure Island RV Park, 2 injured
Two people at an RV park on Pleasure Island were injured and RV’S damaged in Saturday’s tornado. Port ...