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UPDATE: Older sibling removed from mother as 1-year-old’s death investigated

Police do not plan on re-arresting a local woman after her 1-year-old child died last week following possible exposure to an illegal drug-like substance, authorities ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:09 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur’s 125th birthday should be a celebration of what’s to come

“My attitude is to create an environment where we are not just ‘making it’ or achieving at a level where some are successful and others ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, May 20, 2023 12:06 am

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Veteran councilman says goodbye after 12 years as elected leader

NEDERLAND — After more than a decade of service as an elected leader, Talmadge Austin asked if he could address his fellow councilmembers and the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:26 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur mayor, educators see bright future with industry partners

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie notes you’ll see “about 1,000 cranes” and “thousands of people working” if you drive out to Sabine Pass. He said ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, May 13, 2023 12:06 am

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Flood-stalled vehicles, airborne trampoline. Weather Service shares Orange storm reports

Stacey Densom rattled off the reports like it was holiday shopping list. There were tin roofs blown off. Reports of street flooding, with vehicles that ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 11:58 am

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Sabine Pass, Port Arthur LNG celebrate potential for generational change; $1M in workforce commitment from Sempra & Bechtel

SABINE PASS — The talk about local hiring was backed up Thursday evening as Sempra Infrastructure and Bechtel pledged $1 million to facilitate local hiring ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:00 pm

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur actor talks about series order, diving into familiar character

It was great to catch up this week with Justin P. Slaughter, who just wrapped filming episode “Dead in the Water” and was preparing to ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:36 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur LNG provides $65K hand up for numerous local environmental champions

Jesús Acosta called it “refreshing” to welcome the community to Bob Hope Elementary School in Port Arthur last week. The school’s brand new auditorium opened ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 16, 2023 12:22 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Celebrate small business success with those making it possible

MarJuana B. Williams said it is “very important” for her children to understand their future is in their own hands. “It’s not about what somebody ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 9, 2023 12:02 am

Local

2023 Progress edition available today highlights regional opportunities

Easter Weekend is the perfect time to launch Port Arthur Newsmedia’s 2023 month-long “Celebrating Today and Tomorrow” spotlight. The four-part series launches with today’s publication ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, April 8, 2023 12:06 am

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