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Families can take free photos with Santa at Central Mall, check out the schedule

What could have been a holiday hitch has instead turned into a very merry surprise for area families who can take photos with Santa Claus ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:40 am

Groves

Groves woman charged with DWI while having child in car

A Groves woman is facing a state jail felony after she was allegedly caught driving while intoxicated with a 9-year-old in the vehicle.  Jana Bedair, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:38 am

Local

Bun B welcomes upcoming UGK Day in Port Arthur

When Charles Clark III left Port Arthur to attend college in New York, his intention was to return home to help improve the community. But ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:40 am

Local

Christmas with Dr. Levy Charity Concert, Christmas with the Constable Toy Drive provide holiday fun for many

Voices big and small are joining in Port Arthur Saturday to spread holiday happiness while also raising money for local families in need. The Christmas ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:36 am

Local

Hispanic Business Association of Southeast Texas expands, opens to all

Two months after branching from its parent organization and becoming an individual non-profit, the Hispanic Business Association of Southeast Texas now has more than 60 ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Sunday, November 27, 2022 12:40 am

Local

City of Port Arthur to revamp ordinances regarding recreational vehicles

The City of Port Arthur is revisiting existing ordinances regarding recreational vehicles following a number of complaints in the Port Acres area. District 4 Councilman ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Sunday, November 27, 2022 12:38 am

Local

Hospitality Center feeding more than ever this holiday season

The kitchen at the Hospitality Center Wednesday was filled with as much gratitude as it was food. Volunteers, both teenage and adult, happily mixed together ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:30 am

Columns

MONIQUE BATSON — True heroes are found in our local school districts

I first met DeForest Johnson on Nov. 17 when he attended a meeting for the Rotary Club of Port Arthur as the guest speaker. Immediately ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Local charity seeks volunteers to make beds for children in area with need

An organization aimed at providing free beds to children without is calling for additional volunteers as they prepare to reach 2,000 deliveries by the end ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:38 am

Local

Port Arthur educator DeForest Johnson uses history of overcoming adversity to inspire others

From the time he was young, DeForest Johnson was seemingly set for failure. At first, living with his mother and two younger brothers in Natchez, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:40 am

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