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Failed attempt to place former EDC CEO on board sparks conversation on bylaws

Members of the Port Arthur City Council will soon host a workshop regarding local and state government codes ... Read more

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Port Arthur Council reviews existing wrecker ordinance, potential for more business

A representative of the Port Arthur Police Department on Monday addressed councilmembers on the city’s current wrecker ordinance ... Read more

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Father of Port Arthur toddler seeks answers about her death; 1 suspect arrested

Alexis Cabrera, 26, went to bed Monday night at his Houston home assuming his 1-year-old daughter was safe ... Read more

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Exchange student program regaining interest following pandemic; here’s how to host

Renee Bailey and her family have hosted six foreign exchange students from Montenegro, Germany, France and Spain. This ... Read more

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Fundraiser planned to help Port Neches police officer with incurable cancer

BRIDGE CITY — Year after year, small moments have put Port Neches Police Sergeant Marty Riley and his ... Read more

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Extreme heat increases risk to health, brings higher crime rates, authorities say

As Port Arthur and Mid County deal with the third hottest summer on record since 1901, the impacts ... Read more

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MONIQUE BATSON — Port Arthur’s radio station enjoys eclectic staff, strong history

The 14-plus people who work for KSAP 96.9 LPFM The Breeze are as storied as the station itself. ... Read more

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Pleasure Island upgrades continue moving forward

The replacement playground for one built in 1999 and demolished in April has started to take shape after ... Read more

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PHOTOS — Last two Port Arthur councilmembers sworn in; share first thoughts with city

The fifth floor of City Hall Wednesday was filled with bittersweet moments and emotion as the Port Arthur ... Read more

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Awareness of dry conditions due to heat highlighted following Pleasure Island fireworks fire

After the annual citywide fireworks display inadvertently resulted in a brush fire on Pleasure Island, Port Arthur officials ... Read more