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PHOTO GALLERY — Port Arthur Police Department swears in 10 new officers

City leaders, friends and family members filled the fifth floor of City Hall Thursday afternoon as the Port Arthur Police Department swore in 10 new ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 6:01 pm

Local

Incoming chairman speaks on Port Arthur’s future, chamber’s growth

Randy Sonnier sees Port Arthur’s potential, as well as what local officials can do to help reach it. “We have to work in our school ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:40 am

Local

POLICE: Man was dancing, “punching the air” in Taco Bell drive-through

GROVES — A Port Arthur man on Wednesday was indicted on a felony charge of driving while intoxicated after allegedly leaving his vehicle in the ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:38 am

Local

PHOTO GALLERY — Lamar State students bring talents to center stage at Port Arthur Little Theatre

Fine arts students at Lamar State College Port Arthur took their skills to a much larger stage this month by adding Broadway-themed murals at Port ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:34 am

Local

Developer submits proposal to create water park on Pleasure Island

A Dallas-area developer has been accepted as the sole bidder for 35.24 acres on Pleasure Island, in which he intends to create a water park. ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:32 am

Local

Nederland store to host Lunar New Year celebration

NEDERLAND — In 2019, Vanlam Nguyen celebrated the Lunar New Year at her business for the first time. And that year, she said, was very ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:28 am

College/Pro Sports

Damar Hamlin collapse shows need for community knowledge, life-saving devices

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had no pulse when he fell on the field during Monday Night Football this week. But, according to a tweet ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:12 am

Local

Port Neches Cub Scout group to retire flags from community during trip

PORT NECHES — As Robert Montgomery would walk and run around his Mid County neighborhood, he noticed a number of American flags needing replacement. “I ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, January 6, 2023 12:40 am

Local

Officials urge precaution against “tripledemic”

Health officials are urging vaccinations and precautions in Port Arthur and Mid County as cases of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus spike higher than ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, January 6, 2023 12:30 am

Columns

MONIQUE BATSON — Mid County café serves and spreads inspiration

From the menu selections to the staff, The Avenue Coffee and Café is brimming with opportunity. It’s a place where turkey and peach meet on ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, January 6, 2023 12:04 am

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