Local
Port Neches homes set for demolition after numerous violations, safety concerns
PORT NECHES — “Not this time looser.” The sign taped inside the front door of a home with a history of city violations seemingly mocks ...
Mary Meaux, Author at Port Arthur News
Local
Port Arthur ISD support center renovation full go; district leaders outline plans and timeline
The future home of Port Arthur Independent School District’s Support Center is abuzz with activity as crews transform the former Catholic high school and health ...
by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:20 am
Local
Jury sentences Port Arthur man week after he was found guilty in Beaumont killing
A jury has sentenced Ronald Babino to 22 years in prison in connection to the fatal shooting of Richard Shillow of Beaumont. Babino, of Port ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:27 pm
Local
Port Arthur Police say arrests coming following shooting of 16-year-old local girl
The case involving the shooting of a 16-year-old girl Dec. 29 has been submitted to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, and police expect to ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:38 am
Local
Willie Mae Elmore, former Port Arthur ISD trustee, nurse educator, dies at 74
Willie Mae Elmore, who previously served as trustee for Port Arthur Independent School District, founded a program to train people for nurses aide certification, had ...
by Mary Meaux, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:20 am
Groves
Stolen vehicle chase into Port Arthur and Groves leads to continued suspects search
A police pursuit from Bridge City that ended with a crash and two fleeing suspects is prompting law enforcement to seek the public’s help. Bridge ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:34 pm
Local
FAMILY TRADITION — Darlean’s Market and Café earns success, recognition
Arthur Thomas and sister Ledetria Beaudoin followed family footsteps when they dove into the restaurant business. The siblings were children when their grandmother had a ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:20 am
Beaumont
Commissioner Vernon Pierce remembered for leading by example; services set
Jefferson County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vernon Pierce, who died Sunday after a battle with cancer, was known as a humble and hardworking community champion. Those ...
by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:04 am
Local
Nederland man, 19, sentenced following child sex abuse case
BEAUMONT — A 19-year-old Nederland man has been sentenced to 10 years probation as part of a plea agreement regarding charges of aggravated sexual assault ...
by Mary Meaux, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 3:43 pm
Local
Port Neches hit-and-run suspect arrested; police detail investigation process
PORT NECHES — A 34-year-old Port Neches man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant in connection with an auto-pedestrian type crash, where a driver fled ...