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City of Beaumont has summer jobs for teens, college students
BEAUMONT, Texas — This summer, Beaumont teens have a chance to clock in for a summer job instead of checking out for the whole summer. As the summer begins, the leader of Beaumont's parks and recreation department want teens to know the city has several openings for summer work in his department.
MLK group honors local students with scholarships
A group of students from the Martin Luther King Jr. Support Youth Group of Southeast Texas were recently honored with the Coretta Scott King Champion of Excellence Scholarship. Terry Savoy-Hadley, president of the MLK Support Group, said the scholarship has been in existence for many years, adding scholarships were previously presented during the annual MLK […] The post MLK group honors local students with scholarships appeared first on Port Arthur News.
DR. MARK PORTERIE — Graduation’s significance remains as important as ever
May is a month filled with excitement and celebration as students across the country prepare to graduate from high school. This year, Memorial High School, along with Woodrow Wilson Early College High School, will celebrate their commencement exercises on Friday/May 24 at 7 p.m. at a new and larger location – Ford Park Arena in […] The post DR. MARK PORTERIE — Graduation’s significance remains as important as ever appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Southeast Texas schools cancel, delay classes on Friday morning following Thursday evening storms
BEAUMONT, Texas — Some Southeast Texas schools have delayed or cancelled classes Friday morning following Thursday's storms. Following Thursday's storms we can expect scattered light showers on Friday for the Triangle during the afternoon and early evening. Nothing significantly heavy is expected. Very warm to hot, humid conditions are...
Weather concerns impacting motorists, schools Friday in Port Arthur and Mid County
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will occur through Friday morning and into the afternoon hours. A Flood Watch is posted through 7 p.m. There are good chances for a break from the rainfall Friday night through Saturday. Scattered thunderstorms again on Sunday. Rainfall amounts Sunday are uncertain. School update: All Bob […] The post Weather concerns impacting motorists, schools Friday in Port Arthur and Mid County appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Local Alert: Lamar State College Port Arthur to Open Late Due to Weather on May 3
Due to the inclement weather predicted for Friday morning, May 3, Lamar State College Port Arthur will delay the start of classes until 10 a.m. at its Port Arthur campus. LSCPA employees should report to work at 10 a.m. Any additional information regarding this situation will be communicated through LSCPA’s website (www.lamarpa.edu), campus email, and social media accounts.Visit here for more details.
See what Kaylei Ballard plans to do with her Gates Scholarship, which carries from undergrad to beyond
Years ago Kaylei Ballard set a goal for herself, then set out to achieve that goal, meticulously moving step by step. She made it through her freshman year of high school — the year COVID hit and classes were no longer in person. Step by step, year by year she continued to gain knowledge, and […] The post See what Kaylei Ballard plans to do with her Gates Scholarship, which carries from undergrad to beyond appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Some schools cancel, delay start times on Friday due to weather
BEAUMONT, Texas — Check with your school's website or social media for more info and instructions. We're updating this list as we receive new and updated information. Bob Hope School: Campuses in Beaumont & Port Arthur closed on Friday. Buna ISD: Buna ISD will delay the start of school...
College-bound athletes set new sights after Sabine Pass success
SABINE PASS — Coach Andie Corkran had a hard time finding the right words at first. But when she did, the passion and joy was evident. The nine-year coaching veteran at Sabine Pass High School was remarking on a special group of student-athletes who signed on to pursue college sports. “It is my first two […] The post College-bound athletes set new sights after Sabine Pass success appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Memorial runners have gold on their minds as state meet nears
For most high school athletes, receiving a medal at the regional track meet would be lifetime highlight. That’s not how the Memorial Titans 4×200 relay squad looked at coming in second place at the regional meet more than a week ago. Despite coming in second and qualifying for this weekend’s state meet in Austin, the […] The post Memorial runners have gold on their minds as state meet nears appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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