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STEPHEN HEMELT — Chosen Generation perfect example of Season of Giving impact; make sure YOU apply

The idea isn’t to JUST provide grants to frontline Port Arthur nonprofits, but to connect like-minded community servants with each other while spotlighting those efforts ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, October 16, 2022 12:38 am

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Greater Port Arthur Magazine is here and ready for you to enjoy

When I was lucky enough to join the team at Port Arthur Newsmedia in May of 2019, the editor at the time told me I ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:05 am

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Season of Giving awarding $40K in grants for Port Arthur, Sabine nonprofits; check out the details

The Port Arthur News Season of Giving powered by Port Arthur LNG is back and better then ever for 2022. A total of 13 grants ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:36 am

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Nederland freshman to school board: Don’t arm teachers and staff members

NEDERLAND — A proposal to vet, arm and train — for security purposes — selected school employees within the Nederland Independent School ran into an ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 12:32 am

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OPINION — Police Officer Gloria Gonzalez demonstrates great instincts in action in saving 6-month-old

Sometimes hearing a baby scream and start to cry is the most welcoming sound one can imagine. According to the Port Arthur Police Department, that ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, September 16, 2022 5:54 am

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur nonprofits get boost from corporate giant

Simeon Queen has a bold but simple plan: feed 100 Port Arthur-area families this Thanksgiving and Christmas. As the president and CEO of Grace Hub ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, September 11, 2022 12:05 am

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$25K in upgrades planned for Nederland senior center

NEDERLAND — Looking for a good card game or a dominoes matchup? What about a game of pool, a comfortable place to read a book ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, August 27, 2022 12:16 am

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Talk of armed staffers in Nederland schools. What’s next move for NISD?

Nederland Police Chief Gary Porter was clear this week in endorsing a school district program in his city that would vet, arm and train — ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, August 21, 2022 12:32 am

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Team effort credited for Nederland Independent School District’s “A” accountability performance

NEDERLAND — Dr. Stuart Kieschnick highlighted the usual suspects when speaking about Nederland Independent School District’s success. The superintendent mentioned teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals, then ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, August 18, 2022 12:38 am

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Nederland school leaders, police chief discuss possibility of armed teacher program, outline next step

NEDERLAND — School administrative leaders will begin polling interest and feedback from Nederland Independent School District teachers and personnel on enhanced safety measures in the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, August 15, 2022 8:27 pm

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