I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 14 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

Check out proposed PA budget decreases (PAPD, water dept) & increases (solid waste, maintenance)

Port Arthur city councilmembers are set to vote on the proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year and the city’s tax rate during Tuesday’s regular ... Read more

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

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — We acted after 9-11. Let’s act on 11-3.

Today is Sept. 11. A certain feeling should overcome me like it did in 2001. One shouldn’t be so immune or forgetful to the importance ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 11, 2020 12:24 am

Local

Motiva spells out goals for possible acquisition of PA Health Department building  

Motiva Enterprises plans to house “non-operational personnel” once it purchases a downtown building currently occupied by the Port Arthur Health Department, a company official said. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:34 am

Local

Council votes in favor of Port Arthur Health Department building sale

In a 6-1 roll call vote, the Port Arthur City Council authorized the sale of the Port Arthur Health Department building to a Delaware limited ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 7:28 pm

High School Sports

Bulldogs, Indians weather storm as preseason camp approaches

This weekend would typically mean Week 2 of high school football in Texas. It does in classes 1A-4A, but for most of Jefferson County, Week ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:10 am

Groves

Linemen, residents saw unusual challenges in restoring power from powerful Laura

Koty Tanner and his team of electricians worked to restore power in New York following the effects of Tropical Storm Fay in July. That weather ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, September 5, 2020 12:22 am

College/Pro Sports

Ex-Hoya from Port Arthur recalls “so much more” to coaching great John Thompson

Anthony Allen once told Georgetown University officials he would sign with the Hoyas’ basketball program out of Port Arthur’s Lincoln High School if then-head coach ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 4, 2020 12:16 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — John Thompson brought new meaning to Washington impact

My professional dress acumen and sports reporting skill largely come from the basketball court. Coaches put on their finest threads to lead their troops to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, September 4, 2020 12:09 am

Local

Premature Burden twins continue to grow, one welcomed home

NEDERLAND — William and Archie Burden were born premature at 23 weeks. The two twin boys fought for their lives in the months after birth, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, September 3, 2020 12:17 am

Local

Steps in plan to sell city parks moving forward

Neither Port Arthur City Council members or the public offered discussion Tuesday during a hearing on the potential sale of six city parks. Those under ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:28 pm

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