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United States Penitentiary-Beaumont fight leaves 1 dead
BEAUMONT — An inmate at the United States Penitentiary-Beaumont is dead following a fight on Monday. At approximately ...
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Local leaders worry for future of Port Arthur tax office
A decision to temporarily close the Port Arthur Tax Office has led to push back from local leaders ...
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Buu Mon Buddhist Temple celebrates 37th Annual Garden Festival and Vesak Observance
Southeast Texans and beyond took a trip to the Buu Mon Buddhist Temple for the annual Garden Festival ...
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Museum of the Gulf Coast to showcase great white shark documentary and family activities
A surprise shark sighting off the Texas coast 20 years ago launched journalist Chester Moore into a decades-long ...
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Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Lamar State College Port Arthur
Lamar State College Port Arthur is hosting its annual Fourth of July Celebration, a family-friendly event full of ...
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Make An Emergency Plan for Hurricane season 2025
Put together a plan by discussing the questions below with family, friends or household to start your emergency ...
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Local leaders talk about hurricane preparation
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and preparation is paramount for coastal areas such as ours. ...
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Groves Police officer recognized with Life Saving Award
GROVES — A local deputy is being recognized for his restraint and life-saving actions during a volatile confrontation ...
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Groves Police Department clarifies Golf Cart ordinance
GROVES — A post by Groves Police Department has some residents concerned after the police department clarified that ...
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Port Arthur Tax office to close temporarily
The Port Arthur Tax Office located in the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse will be temporarily closed from Monday, June ...
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NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for the ...
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Beaumont man indicted in Port Neches assault, kidnapping
A 19-year-old Beaumont man that allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a known female was indicted by a Jefferson County ...
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Drug charges top list of Jefferson County indictments
This week, drug charges were the most common offenses for which the Jefferson County grand jury issued indictments. ...
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Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Receives Non-FTA Export Authorization
HOUSTON – Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued ...
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Port Arthur ISD schools are offering no-cost school lunch for summer
No-cost summer meals for kids 18 and younger and students with disabilities up to 21 years old at ...
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Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Tyrrell Park Nature Center Announces Fun-Filled July Summer Sessions for Young Naturalists
BEAUMONT — Get ready for a summer of discovery. The Tyrrell Park Nature Center (TPNC), an initiative of ...
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Construction Jobs Rise in 184 Metros Despite Labor Shortages
Construction employment increased in 184 out of 360 metro areas, slightly more than half, between April 2024 and ...
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Movie Guy – “Jane Austen” inspires a charming mess of a rom-com
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” Sony Pictures Classics Directed by Laura Piani Starring Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie ...
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Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners
May 29, 2025 “Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners” was first published by ...
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Port Arthur Industrial Group awards $10,000 scholarships to nine PAISD students
The Port Arthur Industrial Group (PAIG) has awarded academic achievement scholarships for the past two decades. This year, ...
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THC ban will destroy Texas’ hemp agriculture industry, farmers say
May 26, 2025 “THC ban will destroy Texas’ hemp agriculture industry, farmers say” was first published by The ...
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Launch Event Announced for 2025 Ignite the Vision Small Business Pitch Competition
The Lamar State College Port Arthur Small Business Development Center (LSCPA SBDC) is proud to announce the launch ...
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Port Arthur seeks community input on downtown revitalization plan
The City of Port Arthur is moving forward with its Downtown Revitalization Plan and is seeking input from ...
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PAISD launches 2025 SOAR summer program to support student achievement
Port Arthur Independent School District’s 2025 Summer of Academic Refinement “SOAR” program will be held Monday through Thursday ...
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Nederland Police Activity for the week of May 19 – 25
Nederland Police Activity for the week of May 19 – 25 May 19 Paul Martinez, 34, was ...