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Salons desperate to reopen after being left out of Gov. Abbott’s first phase

PORT NECHES — “I’m going to lose everything I built. I have nobody to save me. There is nobody bailing me out at this point ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:20 am

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PAISD temporary grading policy focuses on completion, performance

The Port Arthur Independent School District is honoring student effort and acknowledging parent-teacher partnerships to provide a successful, but fair temporary grading policy. Superintendent Mark ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:19 am

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Port Neches-Groves ISD says “Pass/Fail” focuses on students’ needs & abilities

PORT NECHES — The Port Neches-Groves Independent School District is following a “Pass/Fail” at-home learning grading procedure for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. The ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:20 am

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ON THE MENU — Miss B’s cooks up fresh alternative to fast food

Miss B’s Take-Out is a fresh alternative to fast food, serving homemade daily lunches, sandwiches, chef salads, hoagies, hamburgers and more. Owner Connie Browning bought ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:18 am

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CASSANDRA JENKINS — ‘Pass/Fail’ grading policies meet students, teachers halfway

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced schools would not be returning to campuses for the remainder of this academic year, districts flocked to choose the ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:16 am

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BRIGHT FUTURES — Nederland’s Katelyn Patterson continues family tradition in medical field

NEDERLAND — Katelyn Patterson is on the right track to a successful medical career. The Nederland High School senior has dreams bigger than herself of ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:14 am

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Port Arthur ISD staff, former students share motivational messages

Port Arthur Independent School District staff members are sharing messages across social media of love, hope and encouragement inspiring students and parents to keep moving ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:13 am

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Pleasure Island offers haven to enjoy amid pandemic

Port Arthur’s Pleasure Island is an unsung hero of natural relief from the pressure and boundaries of COVID-19. The 18.5-mile-long, man-made body of land provides ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:25 am

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See how benefit concert Saturday can help local Future Farmers of America students

Billy Bob’s Texas and Cavender’s is hosting a free, donation-based virtual concert Saturday night to benefit the Texas Future Farmers of America Foundation. The virtual ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, April 24, 2020 3:05 pm

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Local boutiques embrace curbside, digital sales

Local boutiques in Mid- and South County today transitioned to curbside and retail only models under Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest plan to slowly re-open ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:19 am

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