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Family shares memories of late Veteran killed in water slide incident
NEDERLAND — Cheryl and Donald Perry stopped celebrating Thanksgiving years ago. “It’s just not a good holiday for our family,” Cheryl said. Thanksgiving of 2018, ...
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PHOTO GALLERY — The Breeze unveils paintings of local artists that will be installed this week
Frederico Breaux sat in the front row of the stands at the Pavilion Tuesday as a painting of her late husband was unveiled. “It’s beautiful,” ...
by Monique Batson, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:00 pm
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Levy Barnes’ Port Arthur concert brings in funds for several charitable causes
The Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center was packed Thursday night for the sold-out Dr. Levy’s Back in Concert Fundraiser. But the support from the ...
by Monique Batson, Saturday, July 1, 2023 12:40 am
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MONIQUE BATSON — As new school year nears, consider donating to local service groups
Thursday was bittersweet as I passed along the ceremonial gavel, ending my year as the president of the Rotary Club of Port Arthur. The service ...
by Monique Batson, Saturday, July 1, 2023 12:06 am
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Popular burger chain announces plans for local restaurants
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers announced this week its plans to add to its more than 400 locations. The opening of 57 new restaurants includes ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, June 30, 2023 9:49 am
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Port Arthur LNG awards $75K to help nonprofits keep communities safe
On Thursday morning, Debbie Perkins with the United Board of Missions represented one of 16 local nonprofits that received a check from Port Arthur LNG. ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, June 30, 2023 12:46 am
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Port Neches residents continue to battle flooding following development
PORT NECHES — For the first time since buying his house in December 1994, Stephen Barclay recently purchased flood insurance. The Herring Avenue resident in ...
by Monique Batson, Friday, June 30, 2023 12:24 am
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TEACHER OF THE MONTH — Port Arthur administrator brings love for science to all elementary students (video)
“Everything that I do is not about me,” Port Arthur Independent School District Elementary Science Supervisor L’Tunya Bernard said this week while standing inside the ...
by Monique Batson, Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:40 am
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Port Arthur municipal leaders supercharge with 14-month public manager training
Following a 14-month program at the University of Houston, two city leaders have earned the distinction as Certified Public Managers. Director of Public Works Flozelle ...
by Monique Batson, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:40 am
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Port Arthur receives $5M grant to improve public transit through more electric buses, innovation
The City of Port Arthur will soon be adding four new electric buses, one overhead charging station and an additional bus route after obtaining a ...