Beaumont
H.B. Neild, community celebrate legacy company’s new home, expanded outreach
BEAUMONT — H.B. Neild & Sons Inc. has operated in the Golden Triangle for more than 90 years. Through four generations of leadership that valued ...
Stephen Hemelt, Author at Port Arthur News
Local
H.B. Neild open house celebrates near century of business excellence with eye toward future
BEAUMONT — Taylor Neild looked on his phone this week, paused and read the instructions — better put, the requirements — that his father laid ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:18 am
Local
Bechtel Job Fair coming to Port Arthur; looking to fill 500 job openings
Bechtel has an immediate need for 500 craft labor people and is taking the search directly to Port Arthur and surrounding communities. A Bechtel Job ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:20 am
Local
Likely tornado and bad weather strike Port Arthur, leaving lots of damage
A likely tornado and widespread severe weather in the early morning hours Wednesday caused downed trees and power lines across Port Arthur. “The city is ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:47 am
Local
Animal rescue operator finds story inspiration with “Adventures of Keke;” local book signing planned
Born and raised in Groves, author Angela Angell is returning home this week to celebrate a book signing for her latest work at The Pompano ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:18 am
College/Pro Sports
Chloe Gomez connects on goal with college scholarship decision
NEDERLAND — Chloe Gomez worked for the past 15 years, putting herself and her soccer ability in position for a college opportunity. So, naturally, she was thrilled ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:16 am
Local
Area college honors lasting legacy of Dr. Joe Ben Welch
ORANGE — Wendi Sands describes her father as a dreamer. He was someone who saw a bowling alley in Downtown Orange and had visions of ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:22 am
Local
ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS — Port Arthur LNG empowering community impact projects
William Gurrola said the team behind Port Arthur LNG is working “very diligently” to align its investments with what is needed by the community. “Everyday ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:30 am
Local
Buckstin Brewing Co. owner talks Beaumont opening details, plans for Nederland expansion
BEAUMONT — Buckstin Brewing Co. is opening this month in Beaumont, but fans of the original Nederland location don’t have to worry about losing one ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:26 am
Columns
Bechtel brings awareness to suicide concern in construction field locally and nationally
Bechtel is known globally for building projects with a purpose. Chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel said company-built projects account for half of the LNG production ...