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BEYOND THE STORM — Getting it early — and right: Forecaster discusses the tricky business of hurricanes, flood warning

BEAUMONT — Twenty-one names, Alberto to William, have been offered for storms in the coming hurricane season, but forecasters don’t expect to use them all. ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:09 pm

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BEYOND THE STORM — Industry undeterred: Harvey hasn’t lessened area’s economic potential

Marvin L. Ivey scoffs at the notion that Hurricane Harvey could in any way keep Sempra LNG & Midstream from pushing through to completion its ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:50 pm

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BEYOND THE STORM — Where will we live?: Flooding prompts area residents to think differently about housing

When Port Arthur Mayor Derrick Ford Freeman famously told the world via social media that “Our whole city is underwater right now but we are ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:24 pm

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BEYOND THE STORM — A return to stability: Greater Port Arthur Chamber’s membership holding steady

Most Port Arthur and Mid County businesses that struggled through Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey and its aftermath have stabilized. At least that’s what Greater ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:13 pm

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BEYOND THE STORM — Generosity reciprocated: Mike’s Furniture bounced back after giving away remaining stock

Faddi Aref remembers well that dark Aug. 29 day last year when he entered Mike’s Furniture, which has been in the family’s ownership for almost ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:08 pm

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BEYOND THE STORM — Refuge in the flood: Medical Center of SE TX became a virtual island

Richard Gonzalez knew the score the day before the skies fell on Port Arthur. Gonzalez, president of The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, got the ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 4:28 pm

Local

UPDATE: The gofundme effort to save locomotive No. 503 keeps climbing

UPDATE: UPDATE: The gofundme effort to save locomotive No. 503 is now up to $25,840 as of 10 a.m. Monday. PREVIOUS REPORTING: A last-ditch effort ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:31 am

Port Arthur

Melvin: Rangers investigation under way

  The Texas Rangers have started their investigation into what Port Arthur Police Chief Patrick Melvin said was a perceived threat by a department sergeant ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 6:09 pm

Business

Motiva begins routine maintenance

Motiva Enterprises began routine maintenance at its Port Arthur refinery Monday, the company’s spokesperson in Houston confirmed. “We schedule our maintenance programs in advance, and ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 8:30 am

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Kick-off: Mixer marks approach of Nederland Heritage Festival

  NEDERLAND — If Nicky Matt had an inkling he’d be named “Mr. Nederland” at the Heritage Festival Mixer on Tuesday, he might have positioned ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:15 am

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