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Local

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: Sabine Pass’ Larry Gregory named Philpott Teacher of the Month

Earning students’ engagement in the classroom is a tough job, especially when it comes to math courses. We’ve all been there before — the numbers ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Friday, September 20, 2024 4:19 pm

Local

Ties that bind: Life-saving kidney transplant comes from unexpected donor

When Wesley Roy Jr. initially received his diagnosis in the summer of 2023, he didn’t know what would come next. The Nederland resident was well-acquainted ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 5:00 pm

High School Sports

PA Memorial narrowly escapes Legacy’s fourth-quarter comeback in clash of the Titans

Port Arthur Memorial’s home opener was a clash of the Titans, if you will, as the home team emerged victorious versus the Legacy School of ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Friday, September 6, 2024 11:36 pm

College/Pro Sports

Where are they now? Catching up with Coach Wade Phillips

Throughout a storied coaching career spanning 51 years, Wade Phillips has seen it all. The Southeast Texas native has been a head coach at the ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:04 pm

High School Sports

Bulldogs trounce Raiders to open Scott Rich era

The Nederland Bulldogs began the 2024 campaign, and Scott Rich era, on the right note with a 37-0 win at home over the Lumberton Raiders, ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:14 pm

Beaumont

Country legend Willie Nelson to perform in Beaumont this October

Local country music fans will be in for a treat when the legendary Willie Nelson brings his talents to Southeast Texas in October. The 91-year-old ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:01 pm

Local

PAISD moving to cashless payment system for lunches, ticketing and more

Port Arthur ISD is transitioning towards a cashless online ticketing and transaction system to streamline operations and provide more convenience for families. The district will ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Monday, August 26, 2024 5:08 pm

High School Sports

Back-to-back? PN-G staying focused as they begin state title defense

Everyone knows banners hang forever — the Port Neches-Groves faithful are still riding the high of their team’s first state football championship since 1974. Now ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Saturday, August 24, 2024 10:00 am

Local

Pour Neches riverfront project making progress

As park-goers along the banks of the Neches River may have noticed, the construction site for Pour Neches is making progress. According to the development ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Saturday, August 24, 2024 6:00 am

Port Neches

Behind the tape: Get to know PN-G’s soft-spoken star lineman

Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 310 pounds, Jackson Christian is typically the most physically imposing player every time he steps onto a football field. ... Read more

by Keagan Smith, Friday, August 23, 2024 4:27 pm

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