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Travel agent indicted in national scam faces more local charges
Theft of property charges against a local travel agent are mounting since the June 18 arrest of Mary Emily Lockard-Furry. On July 10, Lockard-Furry, 38, surrendered to Hardin County law enforcement on additional theft charges at approximately 2:22 a.m., Sheriff Mark Davis said. Bond was set at $15,000 and she was released at 10:02 a.m. […] The post Travel agent indicted in national scam faces more local charges appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Charges upgraded against mother of dead boy, abandoned toddler
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. — Upgraded charges and bond have been added to a woman authorities believe is responsible for the death of one of her children and abandonment of another. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office detectives on Thursday upgraded charges on Aaliyah N. Jack, 25, of Lake Charles. Jack, who remains in custody in Mississippi, is […] The post Charges upgraded against mother of dead boy, abandoned toddler appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves police calls, arrests for week of July 3 to July 9
July 3 An information report was made in the 3800 block of Lay. A terroristic threat was reported in the 5200 block of 33rd. July 4 Jose Barillas Reyes, 26, was arrested for warrants in the 1700 block of Village East. Donald Orchid, 24, was arrested for criminal trespass in the 4500 block of Twin […] The post Groves police calls, arrests for week of July 3 to July 9 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Hurricane preparedness workshop educates PA residents
While Southeast Texas saw few major impacts from the impact of Hurricane Beryl earlier this week, it served as a reminder that hurricane season is already in full swing. With seemingly perfect timing, the city of Port Arthur hosted an educational hurricane preparedness workshop for the community at the Bob Bowers Civic Center, July 9. […] The post Hurricane preparedness workshop educates PA residents appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘Unofficial’ veterans/homeless shelter closed; owner and volunteers seeking permits
A stop work order is posted on the front doors of the former Cypress Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation causing volunteers and a local pastor to find other accommodations for 10 homeless individuals, some of whom are veterans. Of the group that left, three were placed in a hotel; two went to a women’s rescue facility […] The post ‘Unofficial’ veterans/homeless shelter closed; owner and volunteers seeking permits appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘If they’re doing it, I can’: LSC-PA student earns GED at 68
High school graduation is a crowning achievement of one’s younger years. However, Shane Stutler takes a little more pride in his graduation than most. He’s earned that right, especially after walking across the stage for the third time at 68 years old. On July 9, the Orange resident joined classmates in celebration at Lamar State […] The post ‘If they’re doing it, I can’: LSC-PA student earns GED at 68 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nederland man pleads guilty in the death of a woman thrown from a truck
A Nederland man faces a cap of up to 15 years in prison in the 2021 death of a local woman who was thrown from a moving vehicle. Lonnie Rogers, 51, was set for trial in the death of Madison Martinez, 27, in Judge John Stevens’ criminal district court Tuesday. Rogers opted to make the […] The post Nederland man pleads guilty in the death of a woman thrown from a truck appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Police chief addresses five shootings within past week
Five separate incidents in a week have left three dead and four with injuries in the city. The most recent shooting occurred at approximately 3:24 a.m. Saturday outside BJ’s Food Store at West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street and Savannah Avenue. Police officials said two relatives went to the store together and one shot the […] The post Police chief addresses five shootings within past week appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Networking aided in storm disaster planning, aftermath
The value of networking came into play with the recent arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl. Local and county officials along with state officials and the National Weather Service Lake Charles stayed up-to-date on the movement of the storm while strategizing the future needs of residents. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, more than 180 miles […] The post Networking aided in storm disaster planning, aftermath appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beryl update, Monday afternoon
Southeast Texas fared well with the arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl Monday with no major damage reported. Port Arthur Emergency Management Coordinator Jermey Houston said as of 3:30 p.m. Monday there was one road closure in effect at Gulfway Drive at the underpass near Houston Avenue due to water. Drainage in the city has worked […] The post Beryl update, Monday afternoon appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beryl update: No damages reported, power outages seen
Thousands of Southeast Texans are without power as Tropical Storm Beryl moves across the coast. In Jefferson County there were 17,730 households without power and 2,862 in Orange County, according to information from Entergy Texas. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda around 4 a.m. Monday and has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Jefferson County […] The post Beryl update: No damages reported, power outages seen appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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