Author: Josh Bergeron | Port Arthur News

Local

High water in a low land: Why we flooded—And why we might again, no matter what we do

In the early hours of Aug. 30, Drainage District 7 staff averted a potentially massive failure. Read more

News

Alabama college students provide Harvey relief

Nearly two dozens Alabama college students traveled to Port Arthur this week with a bus chock-full of supplies ... Read more

News

Bob Hope student restores flooded car to working condition

After flood water filled his car, Gonzalo “Giovanni” Alvarez only needed sunlight and a bit of hard work ... Read more

Celebrations

Mid-County Young Life holds annual paint war

Dozens of teenagers gathered Monday at the Port Neches riverfront park for a color-filled afternoon. The teens, members ... Read more

Columns

Efforts of outside volunteers should not be forgotten

Told many times, the story of people who selflessly traveled to southeast Texas to provide humanitarian aid following ... Read more

News

Harvey’s heroes: Mississippi trio rescues dozens from flooded neighborhood

When the call came in, Stephen Barbini and two other men thought they were entering a neighborhood to ... Read more

News

Amid Harvey’s flooding, Airport became base for rescue operations

When Harvey’s flood waters inundated Port Arthur and surrounding communities, crews from across the country converged on the ... Read more

Local

Harvey rainfall could be biggest ever in United States

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall totals may be higher than previously thought. A rain gauge near ... Read more