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SEE IT — Langham Elementary groundwork this week kicks off next phase of NISD upgrades

NEDERLAND — Ira Bean put it best when talking about construction plans touching each elementary school in Nederland. The old world of ordering materials on ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 12:34 am

Local

Port Arthur Newsmedia’s Teacher of the Month celebration launching in 2022

There are many hard working teachers making a difference in Port Arthur and Mid County. These women and men deserve more attention and have certainly ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, January 17, 2022 7:37 am

Local

Nederland Police looking to overhaul body-camera equipment

NEDERLAND — The Nederland Police Department utilizes more than 25 body-born cameras as part of daily law enforcement within the Mid County city. The equipment ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:30 am

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City Council approves park upgrade plan, part of large-scale 2022 Nederland improvements

NEDERLAND — One Mid County neighborhood park will soon receive a makeover. Nederland City Councilmembers unanimously declared surplus miscellaneous city equipment at South 5th Street ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:32 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Is your pet the cutest around? Let’s find out.

Before I was even out of high school, my mother, stepdad and I visited an animal shelter outside New Orleans looking for a new addition ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:34 am

Local

Weather Service talks Monday/Tuesday forecast for SETX and updates freeze concern

Port Arthur and Mid County residents can expect another night of near freezing temperatures Monday, but gradual warming is expected. National Weather Service Meteorologist Alex ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, January 3, 2022 7:29 am

Local

Nearly $400K in incentives approved for airport, Checkers projects. Developer shares concern.

NEDERLAND — Nearly $400,000 in incentive packages were approved this week that should lead to construction starts for two well-known Nederland projects; however, timelines for ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:26 am

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Nederland planning $250K grants program to benefit nonprofits impacted by COVID

NEDERLAND — The City of Nederland is working on the framework of a $250,000 pandemic recovery program that would allow local nonprofits to apply for ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:30 am

Local

City officials talk upgrades, timeline for Nederland City Pool

NEDERLAND — Upgrades to the City of Nederland swimming pool decking have been delayed again, possibly pushing the project back to a fall-of-2022 start at ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:38 am

Local

Nederland City Council commemorates Bum Phillips Bowl win with Christmastime salute

NEDERLAND — Christmas season is also football season when it comes to Mid County Madness. On Monday, Nederland City Council members voted unanimously to honor ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:41 am

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