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Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Lachelle Edwards puts passion to purpose for youth engagement

Lachelle Edwards graduated from Memorial High School in 2009 with a desire to help others. She calls her approach a God-given passion for people. “I ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:06 am

Local

Illicit activity complaints at Nederland massage parlors lead to zoning questions, officials say

NEDERLAND — Nederland Police have received complaints of illicit activity occurring at several massage establishments around the city. “We’re looking into that,” Police Chief Gary ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, November 14, 2022 6:06 pm

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Sergeant Lucian Adams is a Veteran story that continues to inspire today

I didn’t realize at first when joining The Port Arthur News that there were longer official names for the city’s elementary schools. Whether alumni, faculty ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:32 am

Local

Planning & Zoning weighs in on food truck change, issue now heads to Nederland City Council

NEDERLAND — The Nederland Planning and Zoning Commission has made a recommendation on amending the city’s existing food truck ordinance, putting a final decision squarely ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 6:52 pm

Local

“Devoted,” friendly” used to describe valued Nederland city clerk killed in traffic crash

NEDERLAND — Gay Ferguson joined the City of Nederland in 2010 as City Clerk. The next 12 years included a lot of on-the-job training as ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, November 7, 2022 2:41 pm

Local

PHOTOS — Bum Phillips Bowl Trophy ready to add 2022 history to growing legacy

NEDERLAND — Patrick and April Davis with Jiffy Trophy in Nederland accepted the Bum Phillips Bowl Trophy on Monday morning. The 2022 year and final ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, October 31, 2022 1:06 pm

High School Sports

Port Neches-Groves 1st year coach Jeff Joseph reflects on wild Mid County Madness victory

PORT NECHES — Jeff Joseph said his players prepared for wet conditions. But they didn’t get ready for a monsoon. “We probably should have prepared ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, October 29, 2022 2:53 pm

Local

Food truck operators, restaurant owners cook up debate over Nederland ordinance

NEDERLAND — The Nederland Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting next month to make a recommendation on amending the city’s existing food truck ordinance. Members ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, October 24, 2022 6:58 pm

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur ribbon cutting celebrates needed land development

The event planned Monday in Port Arthur is a celebration, and it’s just what our community needs. The McElroy Estates is holding a groundbreaking and ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, October 23, 2022 12:36 am

Local

Orange Sheriff says calm response helps peacefully defuse loaded encounter

ORANGE — What stands out is how calm the response was. In fact, it might have saved a life, according to Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:02 am

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