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Region’s ‘Smarts’ are our ticket to a better tomorrow
No one expected 2020 to be anything like this. The COVID-19 coronavirus has thrust us all into uncharted ... Read more
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UPDATED: Nederland woman tests positive for COVID-19; city responding
NEDERLAND — A local woman has tested positive for COVID-19. The Jefferson County Health Department confirmed the test ... Read more
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STEPHEN HEMELT – How long can COVID-19 keep us from each other?
“So, what do you think about this coronavirus?” That’s been the No. 1 way people have engaged me ... Read more
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UPDATE: Police say 13-year-old still hospitalized after last week’s shooting
A 13-year-old Port Arthur victim of gun violence was still hospitalized five days after being shot, police believe, ... Read more
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Nederland waives utility bill late fees, disconnect orders
NEDERLAND — Utility bill late fees have been suspended for 30 days and orders for the disconnection of ... Read more
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Girl, 13, forced to emergency surgery after relative shoots her, police say
A 13-year-old Port Arthur victim of gun violence was still hospitalized five days after being shot, police believe, ... Read more
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Nederland waives utility bill late fees, disconnect orders
NEDERLAND — Utility bill late fees have been suspended for 30 days and orders for the disconnection of ... Read more
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STEPHEN HEMELT — Rapid changing of orders adds to unease
Change is difficult; rapid change is exponentially more difficult. When all of society has to do it at ... Read more
Opinion
STEPHEN HEMELT — Keep lines of communication open throughout coronavirus fallout
Stressful, concerning, nerve-racking. Those are some of the common feelings in a coronavirus-fueled world. Every member in our ... Read more
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UPDATE: Nederland Heritage Festival to operate
NEDERLAND — Confusion reigned for a couple of hours Friday as Nederland Heritage Festival organizers canceled and then ... Read more