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PHOTO FEATURE — Airport renovations happening inside and out

The Federal Aviation Administration Tower at Jack Brooks Regional Airport is undergoing maintenance, which generally includes cosmetic upgrades such as new paint, said Airport Manager ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:24 am

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How one Southeast Texan went from shy and quiet to starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood

In 1998, shortly after leaving the U.S. Navy, Drew Waters built a house in Sachse, Texas. It was, in his approximation, about one-eighth of a ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Sunday, May 28, 2023 12:08 am

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Here’s how region’s newest celebrity — Mega Skelly Bones — came to be

PORT NECHES — Port Neches has plenty to visit. But one of the fastest growing places to see stands on a quiet little street behind ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Saturday, May 27, 2023 12:38 am

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Men can get free prostate screenings in Port Arthur, Orange and Beaumont; see the details

When Regina Rogers established Gift of Life, it was to honor her mother who was a breast cancer survivor. At first, the non-profit served as ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:00 pm

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Developer shows renderings of proposed Pleasure Island waterpark

A Dallas-area developer who in January announced his intentions to create a water park on Pleasure Island went before City Council Tuesday with renderings of ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:30 am

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Cowboy Church adding horsepower with inaugural Car, Truck and Bike Show

ORANGE — An Orange County church is putting the fun in fundraising by hosting its inaugural Car, Truck and Bike Show. The event by the ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:26 am

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Numerous people rescued from burning Port Arthur home

Quick actions by firefighters likely prevented a fatal situation for one of three people injured in a Saturday night house fire. Port Arthur Fire Chief ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Monday, May 22, 2023 9:22 am

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CELEBRATING 125 YEARS — See how Port Arthur’s influence is felt worldwide

Port Arthur was founded on the idea of revolution. Arthur Stilwell created a railroad for a north-south corridor to ship goods and services worldwide. But ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Saturday, May 20, 2023 12:40 am

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Longtime councilman Willie “Bae” Lewis Jr. returns to bench following election

A familiar face has returned to City Council with the May 6 election of Willie “Bae” Lewis Jr. to represent Port Arthur’s District 1. Lewis, ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:42 am

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MONIQUE BATSON — High school graduation is special time for mother & son

You clung to me on your first day of kindergarten. As we stood on a mat of multicolored squares, I held you and told you ... Read more

by Monique Batson, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:04 am

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