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College/Pro Sports

Nederland cheerleader signs college scholarship, hopes other student-athletes follow path

NEDERLAND — Ava Washburn is an athlete and trendsetter. Having turned 18 on March 1, the Nederland High School senior hit another milestone Monday afternoon ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, March 6, 2023 5:12 pm

High School Sports

Memorial dream season clashes Friday night with dominant Ellison Eagles

Saving the best for last. This week across Texas has been filled with marquee basketball playoff games, but tonight’s showdown between the Memorial Titans and ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, March 3, 2023 12:36 am

High School Sports

Eagles earn school record 21 wins en route to state runner up finish

Those in a Rodney Lamb-run basketball system know defense translates to offense. The fourth year Bob Hope High School head coach focuses on one side ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:44 am

Local

Nederland High 9th grade student to be criminally charged after semi-automatic gun brought to campus

NEDERLAND — A ninth grade student at Nederland High School will be criminally charged, officials said, after he was allegedly found with a handgun on ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, February 24, 2023 2:59 pm

Local

Thomas Jefferson graduate returns to serve Southeast Texas as doctor

Dr. Minh Tran attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class in 2000. He graduated ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, February 24, 2023 12:40 am

College/Pro Sports

Morgan Louvier pole vaults from Port Neches to Bridge City to college stardom

BRIDGE CITY — Morgan Louvier’s Little Dribblers coach suggested she try pole vaulting once she entered middle school. A passion was born after trying it ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, February 19, 2023 12:04 am

High School Sports

Seniors lead Lady Titans basketball to prominence; strong season ends in playoffs

Memorial head coach Kevin Henry knew he had a unique opportunity when the Lady Titans opened the 2022-23 basketball season with a loaded senior class. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:44 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Giving and receiving second chances are some of our most important exchanges

Second chances are the reason I’ve been able to grow and find a home professionally in the world of journalism and media publishing. Honestly, I’ve ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Arthur’s Grand Tour brings reading to area classrooms

Arthur’s Grand Tour is underway from Lamar State College Port Arthur directly to classrooms across the city and beyond. Surrounding schools can schedule a visit ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:42 am

High School Sports

Lady Indians finish strong season under new coach

PORT NECHES — Judy Visser knows the key is getting her players to believe in themselves and believe in each other.  From the get go, ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:10 am

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