I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 51 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

Shelter-in-place issued for PA residents north of Texas 73 – TCEQ monitoring

The city of Port Arthur has issued a shelter-in-place for residents who live north of Texas Highway 73. The shelter-in-place was issued about seven hours ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:36 am

Groves

VIDEO: Three injured in explosion at TPC Group in Port Neches; all personnel accounted for

PORT NECHES — Three people were injured and sent to a hospital following an explosion at the TPC Group chemical plant here early Wednesday. The ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 1:58 am

Local

Holiday reading list: Port Arthur Public Library suggests hot reads for school breaks

Books that keep children engaged are the ones that intrigue Carolyn Thibodeaux the most, especially if she presents new material to the young readers at ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:15 am

Lamar/LSC-PA

Lamar football coach Mike Schultz fired after Cards limp to 4-8 finish

Mike Schultz’s run as Lamar head football coach has come to an end after three seasons. The university on Monday announced it fired the 61-year-old, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 12:01 am

Local

Who is Ron Burton?: New Port Arthur city manager ‘born’ into serving others

Ron Burton came to Port Arthur as assistant director of planning and community development in September 2008 after three years as director of a similar ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, November 23, 2019 12:14 am

Local

PHOTO — Christmas tree goes up in Port Arthur

From left, Port Arthur city employees Mike Flores, Luis Hernandez, Jeffery Criss and Shane Jennings set up a Christmas tree just outside city hall that ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, November 23, 2019 12:09 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — For these blessings, I am thankful

When a big cold front blew into our area last week and pushed temperatures as low as 28, my pipes didn’t freeze and snow avoided ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 22, 2019 12:09 am

College/Pro Sports

Pen to paper, Hayden Hefner officially an Aggie

NEDERLAND — Fourth-year varsity standout Hayden Hefner sat out of a Nederland basketball game for the first time in his career Tuesday. He described his ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:19 am

Local

Port Arthur public transit upgrading with eco-friendly boost

The city of Port Arthur is doing its part to reduce emissions from public transportation and also upgrading its terminal fleet. The city has approved ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:11 am

Local

Home for the workforce? Engineer hopes to address influx of Port Arthur workers

The city of Port Arthur will soon face a boon of workers in the oil and natural gas sector. Dr. Hani Tohme of Golden Triangle ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:14 am

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