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Investing in students proves valuable as Tekoa Academy celebrates 21st anniversary

Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary May 1. The Texas Education Agency certified the open enrollment public charter school in 1999, deeming ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:19 am

Local

On The Menu — Tamale King shares secret to unique recipe

NEDERLAND — The Tamale King, 2495 N. Twin City Highway, makes and sells homemade tamales. Owner Mark Martinez opened the restaurant March 10, 2008, after ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:20 am

Columns

CASSANDRA JENKINS — Virus forces physical distance, but brings hearts closer together

The best moments in life are often accompanied by extravagant celebrations. Birthdays, engagements, graduations and holidays are all parties of life meant to celebrate and ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:05 am

Local

Teachers of the Year surprised, celebrated by Port Arthur ISD

Third grade teacher Skylar Slaughter and seventh grade teacher Zelma Nico are the elementary and secondary “Teachers of the Year” for 2020-21 in the Port ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:41 pm

Groves

BRIGHT FUTURES — Port Neches-Groves senior Jorge Gomez shines in welding trade

PORT NECHES — Jorge Gomez set his sights on one goal — a future in welding. The 17-year-old joined the program in tenth grade at ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:19 am

Groves

Celebrate appreciation week by “adopting” your favorite teacher in show of support

Teacher Appreciation Week officially started Monday, and the community is celebrating a little differently this year by “adopting” favorite local educators. Wendy McBryde Lapeyrolerie, a ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:17 am

Groves

Indian Springs, Groves fire department projects move to next step

GROVES — The Indian Springs Subdivision is in the final plat process of Phase II. The large acreage along Monroe Boulevard will host about 100-150 ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:21 am

Local

Neches River Wheelhouse opens back up, shares expansion plan & schedule

PORT NECHES — The Neches River Wheelhouse opened its doors to customers for the first time in six weeks Friday. The tropical oasis located right ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:20 am

Groves

Museum of the Gulf Coast opening soon, other entertainment revenues remain closed

Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order announcing the first phase of the state of Texas reopening plan goes into effect today. Executive order GA-18 allows retail ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, May 1, 2020 12:18 am

Groves

Central Mall opens today: Stores can open except hair salons, nail shops & barbers

The doors to the Central Mall are open, but inside some gates remain shuttered and shops closed as independent owners and corporations mull over the ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, May 1, 2020 12:01 am

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