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PHOTO GALLERY — Eagle Scout project upgrades Nederland park

NEDERLAND — R L Bob Harmon Park on Park Drive in Nederland has a cleaner and more professional look these days thanks to the hard ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:26 am

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Demolition set for Nederland homes, business as part of downtown development plan

NEDERLAND — Removal of trees along the 1100 block of Atlanta Avenue was completed this week, clearing the way for a Downtown Nederland redevelopment project. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:28 am

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Nederland City Council passes on discussion concerning business’ gaming machine request

NEDERLAND — The Nederland City Council called off a public hearing late Monday afternoon concerning gaming machines, citing a recent Texas courts ruling that declared ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, April 18, 2022 5:42 pm

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Lamar State College Port Arthur leading coalition seeking $70M federal grant, pledges $20M in cash match

Lamar State College Port Arthur announced it is a finalist in the largest grant competition ever hosted by the United States Department of Commerce Economic ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, April 18, 2022 12:11 pm

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Patient-centered care starts with listening at CHRISTUS Maternity & Women’s Health Center

Kiersten Scott went to a local medical center in 2020 because she felt her hormones were running out of whack. A couple of tests later, ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:38 am

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Mayor outlines plan to remove Port Arthur homeless encampment next week

The City of Port Arthur is providing a week’s notice that officials would clear a homeless encampment that has developed for several years. Mayor Thurman ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, April 14, 2022 7:14 pm

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Optimism grows for Port Arthur LNG final investment; major jobs project under consideration

A final decision on the ultimate local investment of Port Arthur LNG might not come until 2023, but there is building optimism in the projected ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:36 am

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Volunteers needed to advocate for local nursing home residents

Nearly two-thirds of nursing facility residents in the state have no immediate relatives or regular visitors. The percentages are worse in some Jefferson County and ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 10, 2022 12:04 am

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STEPHEN HEMELT — 2022 Progress section celebrates our unique community

The best part of 2022 so far is knowing we made it through the unprecedented 2021 and 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust us all into ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, April 9, 2022 12:34 am

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Port Arthur man ready for 1st starring role in sci-fi adventure ‘Egress’

Justin P. Slaughter grew up in Port Arthur, but certainly seems comfortable in the mountains based on his latest film venture. The 2008 Memorial High ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, April 3, 2022 12:40 am

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