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Port Arthur SERTOMA, Hospitality Center smoke chicken for those in need

Catholic Charities Hospitality Center partnered with Port Arthur SERTOMA Wednesday to provide specialty-smoked chicken to pass out to the communities elderly, poor, disabled and homeless ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:22 am

Local

Mayor Bartie: Police officers will enforce mask requirement in Port Arthur

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie called a press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce the extension of the city’s “Stay at Home-Work Safe” order, while touting ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 3:42 pm

Local

ON THE MENU — Seaside Seafood serves up superb menu, familiar family atmosphere

The Tran family, previously known for owning John’s Seafood, is rebranding and bringing the community’s beloved favorites back to Port Arthur. Owners and brothers Danny ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:30 am

Local

Circle of Hope donates $5K to Nederland, PNG for student food assistance

The Circle of Hope non-profit organization donated over $5,000 in grants to the child nutrition programs at Nederland and Port Neches-Groves Independent School Districts. Emmett ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:25 am

Columns

CASSANDRA JENKINS — Mask ordinance allows nonessential businesses to remain open

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pleading with residents of the U.S.’ second largest state to stay home as coronavirus cases reach an all-time high. In ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:12 am

Groves

Customers not complying with mask ordinance take out frustrations on businesspeople

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick extended the seven-day mandatory mask ordinance Monday afternoon. The order requires all businesses that provide goods and services to require ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:14 am

Local

BRIGHT FUTURES — Nederland graduate earns once-in-a-lifetime Lamar University scholarship

NEDERLAND — Nederland High School graduate Kristen Baker is one of the new Presidential Mirabeau Scholar’s for Lamar University. The full-ride scholarship, worth $80,000, covers ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:13 am

Groves

School leaders talk prom, summer workouts after 4 PNG students positive for COVID-19

PORT NECHES — Four Port Neches-Groves High School students recently tested positive for COVID-19. The students, who will remain anonymous, contracted the virus away from ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Monday, June 29, 2020 11:43 am

Groves

UPDATED: Jefferson County’s mask order extended to July 7

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick is extending the mandatory mask ordinance through July 7. Before Tuesday’s announcement, the order was sent to expire at 11:59 ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Monday, June 29, 2020 10:57 am

Groves

Bars, restaurants respond to closures, drawbacks

Gov. Greg Abbott is shutting down some businesses and restricting others. All Texas bars and similar establishments that receive more than 51 percent of their ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:18 am

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