I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 22 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.

Groves

Judge Branick to decide Monday whether to extend facemask ordinance

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick believes “the minor inconvenience” of wearing a face covering will help stem further outbreaks of coronavirus that have plagued the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, June 27, 2020 12:20 am

Local

Mayor Bartie issues order for Port Arthur complying with county, state ordinances

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie issued a fifth amendment to his “Stay at Home, Work Safe Order” on Friday (June 26) mirroring orders from Texas ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 26, 2020 5:16 pm

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Port Arthur can lead in promoting health with outdoor fitness park

Dani Willis was a powerlifter at Memorial High School, ranking first in her weight class regionally, qualifying for the state meet and graduating in 2016. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 26, 2020 12:25 am

Local

Port Arthur finance department lauded for “proficient” city budget

The city of Port Arthur has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the third year in a row. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 26, 2020 12:18 am

Local

Port Arthur to install $227K bus stop at library; more city council news

Two more Port Arthur Transit bus stops will be constructed in the near future, although one of the stops carries a hefty price tag. Construction ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:14 am

Local

ON THE MENU — Taco Rey celebrates 60th anniversary with six-taco special deal

NEDERLAND — Taco Rey is celebrating 60 years today and current owner Johnny Collazo said the secret to success is tradition. The original Taco Rey ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:20 am

Beaumont

Kary Vincent Sr. scholarship helps Carrington Blair along track to LSU

BEAUMONT — Carrington Blair of Spring once considered quitting track and field, but one of her youth league coaches inspired her to keep going. “It ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:19 am

Golf

Chris Stroud, Andrew Landry stumble down RBC Heritage leaderboard in final round

Rain delayed the final round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but when action resumed, neither Chris Stroud nor Andrew Landry ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Sunday, June 21, 2020 9:42 pm

College/Pro Sports

UPDATE: Stroud fires season-low 63 at RBC Heritage; Landry in contention as well

Two weeks after a long pandemic break, Chris Stroud finds himself in contention of a win on the PGA Tour. The Groves native shot a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, June 20, 2020 2:13 pm

Local

Senior-focused medical offices opening in Port Arthur, hiring process nears

HOUSTON — Time and ease can factor into how well a person’s visit to a primary care provider can go, and a new healthcare clinic ... Read more

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

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