Local
Grass fire along railroad tracks in Port Arthur likely caused by train sparks
A dangerous reminder that the area is experiencing drought conditions came in the form of a grass fire Sunday along the railroad tracks on a ...
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Area man convicted of firing at deputy loses appeal
The Court of Appeals Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont has denied an Orange County man’s request in a ruling handed down last week. Joshua ...
by Mary Meaux, Sunday, April 7, 2024 12:06 am
Local
West Side church fighting food insecurity boosted with Southeast Texas Food Bank partnership, expanded plan
The piles of sand on a field adjacent to First Sixth Street Baptist Church represent more than the construction of a metal building, they represent ...
by Mary Meaux, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:30 am
Local
Attempted murder suspect leads Port Arthur Police on Friday chase, chief details
A Louisiana man with an attempted murder warrant led Port Arthur Police Department officers on a chase before crashing Friday. Police attempted to stop a ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 5, 2024 4:10 pm
Local
PHOTOS — Go inside with State Fair Best of Show’s Marie Cutno, a talented 16-year-old artist
Marie Cutno was in the second grade when she decided to draw two Dobermans because she was bored. When she showed the picture, her mother ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:30 am
Local
City of Port Arthur survey to help create future plan
The City of Port Arthur is seeking input from residents on such things as housing and community development needs, which will go into a Consolidated ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:26 am
Local
Port Arthur woman sentenced following 2021 killing of boyfriend outside Wing Stop
A Port Arthur woman was sentenced to 10 years deferred probation after pleading guilty to fatally shooting her boyfriend in 2021. Brittany Nicole Tims, 28, ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:02 pm
Groves
Avery Anne Guerra Day planned; honors memory of special child, raises funds for congenital heart defects
GROVES — Debbie Broussard isn’t going to let the memory of granddaughter Avery Anne Guerra fade away. Broussard’s way to keep the memory alive is ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:28 am
Local
Burglars steal more than $16,000 worth of tools; local owner seeking help
A local man is asking the public to keep an eye out after thieves recently stole more than $16,000 worth of tools from his shop. ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:24 am
Local
Port Arthur Police investigators identify suspects in separate Easter Sunday shootings
The search continues for the two people involved in separate Easter Sunday shootings in the city, according to the Port Arthur Police Department. The first ...