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ON THE MENU — La Suprema celebrates 50 years as a family business

NEDERLAND — Amelia Martinez and two of her friends started a homemade tortilla business out of their kitchen in 1969. Today, that business is La ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:14 am

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Jefferson County leaders say it’s critical to follow travel restrictions

Gov. Greg Abbott announced new travel restrictions this week for all travelers driving or flying in from Louisiana in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:10 am

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CASSANDRA JENKINS — Groves firefighters helping combat coronavirus

The total cases of COVID-19 hit 51 in Southeast Texas on Tuesday. Jefferson County alone accounted for 27 cases — 16 in Beaumont, seven in ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:08 am

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BRIGHT FUTURES: Nederland senior Savannah Moore sets path to successful future

NEDERLAND — Savannah Moore is a senior at Nederland High School. She is also a twirler, a drum major, a Christian, a daughter, a friend ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:28 am

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PA, Nederland, PNG school leaders address restart dates, grade promotion & graduation plans

Local districts are pushing back their return to campus after President Donald Trump announced over the weekend a prolonged nationwide “stay at home” order through ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 9:56 am

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Local restaurants transform into temporary grocery stores

NEDERLAND — Restaurants all across Southeast Texas are transforming into mini grocery stores by selling pre-packaged necessities that may not be found in wiped-out conventional ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:10 am

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Port Arthur ISD keeping school spirit alive during trying times

The Port Arthur Independent School District is fighting to keep the Mighty Titan spirit alive while students remained cooped up at home. Superintendent Mark Porterie ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:06 am

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Food Bank joins COVID-19 fight to feed children in South Jefferson County

BEAUMONT — The Southeast Texas Food Bank is joining the COVID-19 fight by partnering with H-E-B and Sempra Energy to feed children in South Jefferson ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:16 am

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YMCA launches virtual video programs for online fitness activity

The YMCA of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Branch is moving its multitude of fitness, sports and child activity classes online. The recreation center’s new CEO, ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:13 am

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Staying protected: Community members sew PPE face masks for high-risk personnel

PORT NECHES — Mid-County residents Cindy Thomas and Sarah Elliot are combating the life threatening shortage of PPE face masks with needle and thread. PPE ... Read more

by Cassandra Jenkins, Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:14 am

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