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UPDATE: Tropical depression becomes Tropical Storm Cristobal

Tropical Storm Cristobal became the third named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and could pose a threat ... Read more

3 hours ago by PA News.

New COVID-19 cases confirmed in Port Arthur, Nederland & Groves

Cases of COVID-19 in Mid-County and Port Arthur spiked Monday evening, as three new cases were reported. The City of Port Arthur Health Department received ... Read more

7 hours ago by PA News.

BRIGHT FUTURES — Nederland valedictorian Saahir Dhanani shines in leadership roles

NEDERLAND — Nederland valedictorian Saahir Dhanani not only survived a year of chaos and turmoil, but came out on top. The Port Arthur native stood ... Read more

13 hours ago by Cassandra Jenkins.

Bonds totaling $75K for Beaumont man accused in double Port Arthur shooting

A 28-year-old Beaumont man is in jail on bonds totaling $75,000 in relation to the shooting of two at Prince Hall Apartments in Port Arthur ... Read more

13 hours ago by Mary Meaux.

Port Arthur Chamber welcomes community to hurricane preparedness safety call

Hurricane season officially started June 1, and Joe Tant, director of the Port Arthur Education Foundation, said the Chamber does want to wait any longer ... Read more

13 hours ago by Cassandra Jenkins.

3 days of COVID-19 testing planned for Port Arthur; check out how to participate

The Port Arthur Health Department announced it has partnered with Beaumont-based Riceland Health Care to provide free COVID-19 drive-through testing on three upcoming days: Wednesday ... Read more

13 hours ago by Brad Robichaux.

First graduates of Wilson Early College High School step up

De’Janique Jones didn’t plan to sign up for Port Arthur’s Early College High School program after school officials first pitched it to her as an ... Read more

13 hours ago by PA News.

Port Neches Middle School students receive American Legion awards

PORT NECHES — Kyle Hooper, principal at Port Neches Middle School, representing American Legion Post 493 in Nederland, presented the American Legion Awards May 20 ... Read more

13 hours ago by PA News.

Gov. Abbott to address Texas Tuesday after declaring state of disaster following George Floyd protests

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is leading a briefing and hosting a press conference on the state’s response to continued protest violence at 1 p.m. ... Read more

22 hours ago by PA News.

Peaceful protest planned; Port Arthur leaders share expectations, motivations

A peaceful protest demonstration is planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Downtown Pavilion on Procter Street in Port Arthur to allow local residents a ... Read more