Opinion

CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Fear this hot sauce; beware this ‘thrill’

This Culinary Thrill Seeker has established I like it hot. Raw jalapenos top my breakfast eggs, and two men from India recently cautioned little green ... Read more

1 week ago by Darragh Doiron.

CHRIS DUQUE — Nederland election, road improvement, summer jobs news shared

The City of Nederland is busy addressing several important issues, including calling a special election, issuing certificates of obligation and recruiting applicants for summer employment. ... Read more

2 weeks ago by PA News.

MARK PORTERIE — Texas Legislature Session bills could greatly impact Port Arthur education

On January 12, 2021, Texas began the 87th Texas Legislature Session. There are several House Bills (HB) that as a district, we are interested in ... Read more

2 weeks ago by PA News.

STEPHEN HEMELT — 2021 Progress stories celebrates our unique community

The only thing that makes 2021 believable is knowing the unprecedented 2020 that we are all coming off of. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust us all ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Stephen Hemelt.

JODY HOLTON — It’s important to understand autism spectrum disorder challenges

A dear friend, who has a 37-year-old Autistic daughter, asked me to write about this subject. While we often read and see information about Autism ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Jody Holton.

KATHIE’S KORNER — Palms are an important part of Resurrection story

Easter or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Some dye eggs a different color decorated ... Read more

2 weeks ago by PA News.

MONIQUE BATSON — Mayor expresses concern over Motiva’s construction shutdown

What started with a bang left without a whimper. But the question is: Will the noise return to Downtown Port Arthur? In Spring 2019, Motiva ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Monique Batson.

KIM BARTEL — Make today the day you begin reclaiming your life from alcohol

For more than 40 years, Gary’s life has revolved around alcohol. It has adversely impacted every aspect of his life: his wife has left him, ... Read more