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Memorial student-athletes take “Great Trade Robbery” to state history competition; receive help from Jimmy Johnson

Two Memorial High School athletes once again made history — but this time in history. Davion Wilson and…

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Deputy shares recovery update after tornado strikes home, injures wife and him

ORANGE — An Orange County sheriff’s deputy and his wife are taking life one day at a time…

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Tempers flare as Groves says no to forensic audit, plan for new city manager ongoing

GROVES — Tempers flared and voices rose during this week as the Groves City Council pondered whether or…

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BRIGHT FUTURES — Miss Nederland Evei Shipley wants to be advocate for children

NEDERLAND — Evei Shipley is on the path to be a voice for others. From her work as a…

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“Ms. Dean — it is an honor to be here today” — Nederland educator, community react to $25K award, special moment

NEDERLAND — Fourth grade math and science teacher Jenna Dean was speechless, but the tears in her eyes…

Antoine Bohanon, left, and DeForest Johnson show clothing from their new line. (Monique Batson/The News)

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Teacher sees influence come full circle with student’s clothing line

While attending Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Antoine Bohanon was struggling. The now-17-year-old kept to himself as he dealt…

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Plans for Port Arthur, Port Neches boat ramp repairs run into increased cost challenges

The cities of Port Neches and Port Arthur have recently taken the next steps in improving widely used…

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BRIGHT FUTURES — Port Neches-Groves senior Alexis Blotner sets sights on career in medicine

PORT NECHES — Whether in school or not, Alexis Blotner’s world is family oriented. The Port Neches-Groves High…

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PHOTOS — Pete Manuel and Harold Manuel say goodbye after 42 years of business in Port Arthur

Pete Manuel and Harold Manuel have worked together so long, they finish each other’s sentences. For 42 years,…

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RiverFest putting more attractions behind admissions gate; organizers explain reasons

PORT NECHES — RiverFest officials received approval from City Council this week to expand the admissions gate from…