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Bechtel administrator talks to contractors on how to secure bids

After being introduced at Wednesday’s Contractor’s Business Development Group, Ricky Coles Jr. jokingly called himself a high school principal. But then the senior subcontract administrator ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:36 am

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District 3 runoff candidates talk turnout, city needs ahead of runoff

As the June 24 runoff nears, the two candidates vying for District 3 are solidifying their hopes and plans for constituents. With early voting underway, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:30 am

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U.S. Department of Energy officials stop in Port Arthur to discuss the future of industry

City, county and state leaders, as well as industry representatives and community members, joined together Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Energy brought the Energy ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:25 pm

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Port Arthur municipal, community leaders join for inaugural event celebrating women veterans

Monday was more than a celebration of history but the start of the future, as the City of Port Arthur hosted the inaugural Women Veterans ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Monday, June 12, 2023 12:15 pm

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Port Arthur city manager updates street repair project

As the city continues a six-year $60 million street repair project that began in 2019, officials are ensuring residents that work is and will continue. ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Saturday, June 10, 2023 12:40 am

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Company responds after shooting occurs during graduation party for Nederland student

A Port Arthur-based construction company has responded following a Thursday morning shooting at their Winnie location. According to information from the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, June 9, 2023 11:38 am

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Mom’s post to find son’s 6-year-old school friend leads to elementary play date for class

PORT NECHES — Every day after school, Rylan Martindale would mention Jaxon Paul. “It’s so funny,” his mother, Heather Martindale, said. “He couldn’t remember anything ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, June 9, 2023 12:40 am

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MONIQUE BATSON — Women veterans gather to form Port Arthur group

Rosalind Queen was 28 when she enlisted in the U.S. Army. “At that time, I was probably the oldest member joining the military, which didn’t ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, June 9, 2023 12:06 am

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VIDEO and PHOTOS — City begins Juneteenth celebration with flag raising ceremony

For Tianna Bruno, Juneteenth means more than honoring the past. “It’s a time to celebrate emancipation and celebrate the transitioning from significant hardship to freedom, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:45 pm

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Port Neches brewery’s expansion allowing for five times more product

Tyler Blount called it a “God wink.” While working in Downtown Beaumont 10 years ago, he would often look out the window at the building ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:38 am

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