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All Heart: Burden twins survive premature birth, dangerous surgeries for brighter future

NEDERLAND — Archie Burden may be small in size, but the fight in his heart is big. Born at 23 weeks, Archie, an identical twin, ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:16 am

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Indian Pointe Subdivision nears construction start for multimillion project

PORT NECHES — The Port Neches City Council approved the final plat for Indian Pointe Estates Subdivision this week, bringing the development into the final ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:14 am

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Port Neches’ $700K pumper truck fills out fleet

PORT NECHES — The Port Neches Fire Department made a big purchase at Thursday night’s city council meeting. Fire Chief Paul Nelson announced the inclusion ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:12 am

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Ed Kestler retires from The News after 38 years

Ed Kestler has been working for the Port Arthur News since 1982. Today (June 5), the 61-year-old will retire from a long career as a ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, June 5, 2020 12:10 am

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COVID-19 cases could spike after days of protest, health director worries

The death of unarmed Houston-native George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked nationwide protests and marches from the world’s largest cities to the ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:14 am

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PHOTOS — Memorial High School prepares for graduation

A line of cars waits to pickup their graduation packets outside Memorial High School. Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:10 am

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Port Arthur 4th of July event under discussion; Nederland’s still on

The Fourth of July is another holiday that may look (and sound) different this year. The city of Port Arthur’s annual fireworks display scheduled for ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:22 am

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Take a look inside PAISD’s graduation plans, including private ceremony & community parade

The Port Arthur Independent School District is three days shy of celebrating the class of 2020 in a never-before-seen way. The graduation commencement ceremony on ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:12 am

Columns

CASSANDRA JENKINS — “Be the Light Movement” sparks gratefulness in dark times

“Right now the world is filled with negativity and uncertainty. People attacking each other for merely having a difference of opinion.” These are the first ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:06 am

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BRIGHT FUTURES — Nederland valedictorian Saahir Dhanani shines in leadership roles

NEDERLAND — Nederland valedictorian Saahir Dhanani not only survived a year of chaos and turmoil, but came out on top. The Port Arthur native stood ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:15 am

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