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Alternating lane closures planned on Interstate 10 overnight Thursday in Orange County
Orange County motorists can expect alternating lane closures beginning Thursday night on Interstate 10 eastbound. They start from West Freeway Boulevard Street to Old U.S. 90. Contractors are working in the area beginning at 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Friday. Please drive cautiously in the area. The post Alternating lane closures planned on Interstate 10 overnight Thursday in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Petrochemical company fined more than $30 million for 2019 explosions near Houston
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — A Texas petrochemical company has pleaded guilty to a violation of the Clean Air Act and agreed to pay more than $30 million in connection with two explosions that injured workers and caused the evacuation of thousands, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. The explosions at a TPC Group plant in the coastal city of Port Neches the day before Thanksgiving 2019 prompted the evacuation of more than 50,000 people from the area, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Houston. Those explosions released more than 11 million pounds of extremely hazardous substances and caused more than $130 million in offsite property damage and other impacts to human health and the environment, according to a news release from the DOJ. “TPC Group sincerely regrets the damage and disruption caused by the November 2019 incident at our Port Neches facility,” the company said via a statement on Tuesday. “Since the event, TPC Group has cooperated fully with all federal, state, and local investigations.”
Texas Medical Board suspends Beaumont physician
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont physician is in hot water after a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended his license as of May 16. In a press release, the TMB stated that they had determined Dr. Salem A. Salem's continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare.
Port Neches Middle School students earn American Legion Awards
PORT NECHES — Ledger Hansing and Ayvah Doyle, Port Neches Middle School students, have earned American Legion Awards. School counselor Raina Nichols said the American Legion Award is given only to one eighth grade boy and girl at the school. Students are nominated and voted on by faculty and staff. Nichols said these students demonstrate […] The post Port Neches Middle School students earn American Legion Awards appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach
A group of residents from a section of the city’s West Side is hoping for better communication with the Port of Port Arthur and city leaders regarding an upcoming project to construct a flyover in the area. Angela Linton, Mary Lathan and Trinette Rose recently went before the Port Arthur City Council to say there is […] The post Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Unique villas being built along Port Arthur's Babe Zaharias Golf Course
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — In March construction began on 70 new villas along the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur thanks to the recent industrial boom. Officials hope the new Golf Hills Villas development, along Jimmy Johnson Blvd, will ease the need for more housing in the city.
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce adds “visitors center” to name, duties
BRIDGE CITY — It’s common for Mandy Lyda to get calls, emails and walk-ins from people wanting a map of Bridge City or information for employees. This prompted the Chamber to ask for, and receive, the green light to add “visitors center” to their name and duties. Lyda has been leader of the chamber for […] The post Bridge City Chamber of Commerce adds “visitors center” to name, duties appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Port Arthur awards during May Week celebrations
The Port Arthur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented its annual May Week Awards at the Memorial High School Auditorium. The sorority recognized citizens who provided outstanding service that benefited residents in Greater Port Arthur. Community awards were presented to Rev. Charlotte Moses, LaToya and Don Holloway Jr., Larneka Lavalais LPC PLLC, Dr. […] The post PHOTOS — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Port Arthur awards during May Week celebrations appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Southeast Texas prepares for District 21 runoff race
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Election leaders in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties have been hard at work making sure the District 21 Primary runoff goes off without a hitch. A race that has quickly become one of the hottest in Texas. "We have three counties that are going to...
Flooding continues to wreak havoc on Southeast Texas homes
LUMBERTON, Texas — Bobby Rector brought his dream home in 2002, a fixer upper in the Candlestick neighborhood in Lumberton. He's spent the last 22 years renovating it so it would be the perfect fit for his family, but last nights storms washed all that hard work away. "Last...
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