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Port Arthur Mayor, Leaders Provide 180-Day Update
Residents gathered Thursday evening for Mayor Charlotte Moses’ 180-Day Community Progress Meeting, where Moses and city leaders outlined ...
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Port Arthur council approves landfill negotiation amid public concern
The Port Arthur City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate a contract ...
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Pleasure Island to see nature/visitor center in future
Plans for a nature/visitor center to be located on Pleasure Island are moving forward. Port Arthur City Council ...
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Nederland church moves forward in fire aftermath
NEDERLAND – Pastor Kevin “Kicker” McWilliams is in awe of the outpouring of generosity and concern from people ...
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Port Arthur Library to host free black history month performance
The Port Arthur Public Library will host a free theatrical performance in recognition of Black History Month featuring ...
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Culinary Thrill Seeking – Let them eat king cake…
Don’t hate. I love the colors, festivities and flavors of Mardi Gras, with the exception of King Cake. ...
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Foul play not expected in death of man found in wheelchair outside store
Port Arthur police do not suspect foul play in the death of a transient found dead in a ...
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Interest in restoration of Cajun house La Maison Beausoleill grows
NOTE: This story originally ran in the Dec. 24, 2025 edition of The News. PORT NECHES — La ...
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WEATHER: Nederland Asks Residents to Conserve Water
Due to a large structure fire this morning (Sunday, Jan. 25) and as a precautionary measure the City ...
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WEATHER: School closures announced
Local school districts in Mid and South Jefferson County will be closed Monday due to inclement weather. They ...
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Port Neches Chamber celebrates 84th annual membership social
PORT NECHES – The Port Neches Chamber of Commerce held its 84th Annual Membership Social, bringing together chamber ...
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Mr. Nederland, program dedication honorees named by NHF
NEDERLAND – Leaders with the Nederland Heritage Festival have kicked the season with their annual mixer and naming ...
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Catholic Schools closed Monday due to weather
Due to the impending cold morning temperatures and possible icy road conditions forecasted for Monday and for the ...
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Port Arthur asks residents to prepare for freezing temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued a notice that freezing conditions are anticipated this weekend. Port Arthur is ...
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Top Ladies of Distinction Hosts Blood Drive, Health and Wellness Fair
The Port Arthur Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. remain dedicated to their goal of raising awareness ...
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Jefferson County issues Disaster Declaration ahead of freeze
Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a Declaration of Disaster due to the threat of damage from ...
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Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Announces New Board of Directors Officers
The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) has announced a changes in its Board of Directors leadership, appointing ...
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Property taxes due by Feb. 2
Kate Carroll, Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector, reminds citizens of Jefferson County that 2025 property tax payments must be ...
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Groves Police Calls Jan. 14-Jan. 20
Jan. 14 * Ramon Artola Jr., 42, was arrested for warrants in the 5700 block of 39th Street. ...
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Market Basket Announces Promotions
NEDERLAND– Market Basket announced the promotion of David Thompson to President and Greg Franz to Chief Operating Officer ...
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Movie Guy – Even Chris Pratt can’t make “Mercy” interesting
“Mercy” Amazon/MGM Films Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Walls and Chris ...
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Seahawks drop road contest at Angelina College
LUFKIN– Zion Young scored a game-high 20 points, but the Lamar State College Port Arthur Seahawks dropped a ...
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Neches FCU hosts Houston Astros Caravan Tour Friday/tomorrow
PORT NECHES – Neches Federal Credit Union will host the Houston Astros Caravan in Port Neches tomorrow/Friday, Jan. ...
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UPDATE: Barricaded man now in custody following incident in Groves
GROVES – A 27-year-old man was taken into custody following a disturbance where he barricaded himself in a ...
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40 Years Later, Port Arthur Continues the Dream
What began as a support group in the 1980s was supported Monday where hundreds of community members gathered ...