I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 12 of 348

I.C. Murrell was promoted to editor of The News, effective Oct. 14, 2019. He previously served as sports editor since August 2015 and has won or shared eight first-place awards from state newspaper associations and corporations. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up mostly in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Local

Sabine Pass School community battles raw sewage; city talks solution efforts

SABINE PASS — Soon as school resumed following a voluntary evacuation order for Tropical Storm Beta, Sabine Pass School faculty members and students, as well ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:30 am

Local

Former PAISD superintendent releases debut book, receives honor from Texas State

Growing up in segregated Austin, Johnny Brown envisioned equality would one day mean equality for all. “I wonder, and I continue to wonder, about the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:20 am

Local

1ST RESPONDERS — Acadian paramedic Keven Gilbert always game for a game

Keven Gilbert seems to be a good-luck charm for high school football players in his presence. “Luckily the players don’t get hurt a lot when ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:34 am

Local

Port Arthur City Council at-large candidates talk platforms for election success

The makeup of the Port Arthur City Council after Nov. 3 could include two faces already on board. Then again, it could include two new ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:24 am

Local

Capital improvement high on PA City Council candidates’ lists for Districts 3, 4

District 3 will either see the incumbent retain his seat on the Port Arthur City Council, a former councilman make his return or a former ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 25, 2020 12:19 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Damon West taking positive message behind federal bars

We’re all given a message to spread. Whether we get down on our knees and ask God to lay one on our hearts, or a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 25, 2020 12:16 am

Local

Port Arthur City Council candidates for Districts 1, 2 share ideas for improvements

Editor’s note: For conciseness, this article only highlights some of the talking points by each candidate. Streets, infrastructures and economic development dominated the topics during ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:20 am

Local

PHOTO FEATURE: Rose Hill under repair

Rose Hill Manor at Woodworth Boulevard, near the Port Arthur Seawall, continues to undergo repairs after sustaining damage from Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27. (Photos ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:15 am

High School Sports

UPDATED: Nederland announces cancelation of football game at Huntsville

The Nederland Bulldogs’ football home opener against the Huntsville Hornets was canceled after numerous student athletes tested positive for the coronavirus, the Nederland Independent School ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:01 am

Local

Port Arthur’s operations normal amid weakening Beta’s approach, officials say

As Tropical Storm Beta was reduced to a tropical depression, city operations in Port Arthur proceeded as normal Tuesday, according to local leaders. “We’re just ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:23 pm

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