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Port Neches children create their own business to buy family pool, already eyeing plans for more
PORT NECHES — Like many kids do, George and Treasa Gutierrez’s children asked their parents for a swimming pool. “We had a pool before the ...
Monique Batson, Author at Port Arthur News
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Port of Port Arthur celebrates 30-plus Camp Seaport graduates; see the pictures
While speaking at the Port of Port Arthur’s Camp Seaport Commencement Ceremony Friday, U.S. Coast Guard Captain Tony Migliorini stressed the importance of the maritime ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 1:50 pm
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ON THE MENU — Weight loss prompts man to open Port Arthur store with healthy meal replacements
Vincent Lopez’s business started almost by accident. “I was a welder,” he said. “I was making pretty good money, but I was so overweight. I ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:40 am
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Expanded health department on track to open in fall; Port Arthur details shared
Health Director Judith Smith said it didn’t really sink in until she saw the sign. What was once the Texas Health and Human Services building ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:36 am
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Taylor Getwood’s Motown and More Show returns for 3rd year; here’s how you can join next year’s performers
When Taylor Getwood joined with former Port Arthur choir teacher Lawrence Ingram to create a concert in 2021, he wasn’t expecting it to become what ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:32 am
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PHOTO FEATURE — Port Arthur restaurant shows support for service club
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Thursday became the official meeting place for the Rotary Club of Port Arthur. President Dana Espinal presented General Manager Jamey Royer ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:18 am
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MONIQUE BATSON — Local United Way brings in volunteers to read to children on video
My mother has been an avid reader since before I was born. I can remember being young while she sat on my bed and read ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, July 14, 2023 12:06 am
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Company predicts $11 billion in projects to start locally next year
The guest speaker for Wednesday’s Contractor’s Business Development Group meeting wasn’t a representative of one local industry, but instead is a representative from a company ...
by Monique Batson, Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:32 am
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Construction of 2 new Port Arthur fire stations getting closer
Officials are hoping to break ground soon on one of two new fire stations planned for the City of Port Arthur. Fire Chief Greg Benson ...
by Monique Batson, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12:38 am
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Summer heat hasn’t slowed local tourism
After several closures and cautions following the start of the pandemic, tourism is bouncing back this summer. But in Port Arthur, that means adding even ...