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High School Sports

Long-time football coach Jeff Mathews talks retirement, what’s next at Vidor High

VIDOR — Long-time Vidor football coach Jeff Mathews informed his players in athletics class Friday morning that he would no longer be their football coach. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, January 22, 2023 12:02 am

College/Pro Sports

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY — Nederland’s Kevin Barbay talks about rise to SEC playcaller

At an early age, Kevin Barbay knew his passion was in football. Along with other family members — Bryan Barbay and Darrell Barbay — he ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:38 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Local football rivalry stays with SEC’s newest playcaller

“Absolutely.” That is how Kevin Barbay answered if Mid County Madness and the rivalry between Nederland and Port Neches-Groves stays with him. As a former ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:26 am

Local

Actor G.W. Bailey shares hometown message ahead of Port Arthur banquet speech

“Port Arthur is my hometown, and I happen to like it.” W. Bailey got right to the point when talking about why it is important ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:36 am

College/Pro Sports

Former Memorial star Jah’Mar Sanders talks about decision to play college football closer to home

Jah’Mar Sanders is a student-athlete who appreciates a strong program culture and has no problem serving as a leader as part of his commitment. Port ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:26 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — MLB great José Altuve connects with local fan

Mike Orta first picked up a video camera out of nothing more than teenage fascination. The Thomas Jefferson High graduate ended up videoing sporting events ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 31, 2022 12:14 am

College/Pro Sports

Port Arthur native Mike Orta is following his dream while capturing incredible video

NEDERLAND — Mike Orta was born and raised in Port Arthur and attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where numerous friends of his played football. Yet, ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, December 30, 2022 12:27 am

Local

Homicide, shootings lead to police response

Four separate shootings that included a homicide were reported across a six-day period, ending with shots fired into a local home on Christmas night. Orange ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 12:22 am

Local

“Everyone is concerned.” Mayor communicating daily with area police following rise in violence.

Mayor Larry Spears Jr. says several members of the community have reached out to him, “rightfully so,” asking questions like “what’s going on” and “what ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, December 26, 2022 9:52 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Campus upgrades across Nederland should benefit school performance

The end is in sight. It’s been several years, many millions of dollars spent and near countless man hours, but the Nederland Independent School District’s ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 24, 2022 12:38 am

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