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BRIGHT FUTURES — PNG history students pass AP testing above state, global averages

PORT NECHES — The Texas passing rate for the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam is at 47.2 percent. The global passing rate is 58.7 percent. ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:15 am

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Labelle Foam Solutions offering free business cleaning to fight COVID-19 economic struggles

LABELLE — Labelle Foam Solutions is offering free cleaning for businesses amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Miguel Lerma said they’ve set a limited supply of ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:10 am

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PNGISD budget includes employee raise, welding program upgrades

PORT NECHES — All employees within the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District are receiving a slight pay increase for the 2020-21 academic year. “They work ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, July 18, 2020 12:34 am

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Texas Education Agency not requiring districts to provide online instruction; community responds

The Port Neches-Groves Independent School District recently released 2020-21 upcoming school year plans, and one item stands out against the rest. PNGISD is not offering ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, July 18, 2020 12:30 am

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Pizza giveaway for homeless huge success; Tant Family hopes to continue in future

A gaggle of local volunteers delivered a total of 102 pizzas to Port Arthur and Beaumont’s homeless communities Friday. The event, organized by the Tant ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, July 18, 2020 12:25 am

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Port Arthur behind on Census count. Final push to have crucial impact.

Port Arthur’s 2020 Census Bureau response is lagging behind the targeted 50 percent goal at 47.7 percent. Dr. Albert Thigpen, chairman of the Complete Count ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, July 17, 2020 12:18 am

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ON THE MENU — I Heart Mac & Cheese opens in Port Arthur

Jennifer and Jonathan Barnett brought an East Coast franchise to Southeast Texas. I Heart Mac & Cheese, 3550 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Suite A, celebrated its ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:25 am

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Port Arthur Little Theatre campers prepare weekend performances of “Witches v. Princesses”

The Port Arthur Little Theatre is wrapping up their Children’s Education Little Theatre camp this weekend with a one-day production of “Witches v. Princesses.” The ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:24 am

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Bob Hope School introduces block scheduling & remote start – “things may change”

Bob Hope School is offering multiple innovative educational options for the 2020-21 school year, including in-person instruction, virtual and block scheduling. Chief Executive Officer Dr. ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:22 am

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PHOTOS — St. Catherine of Siena celebrates new Baptismal font

Father Rodel Faller stands next to the new Baptismal font at St. Catherine of Siena.   Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:19 am

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