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Conversation on carbon capture & storage technologies set for Tuesday
Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie will host a conversation on the Importance and Benefits of Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies for Jefferson County at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Port Arthur City Hall, 444 4th St., 5th floor. The post Conversation on carbon capture & storage technologies set for Tuesday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Orange resident, 82, identified as victim from Pleasure Island car fire
The name of a woman that was found dead after her vehicle caught fire has been released. Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett said the woman is identified as Betty Baham, 82, of Orange. First responders were called at about 2:13 p.m. Thursday to the 2700 block of North Levee Road on Pleasure Island in reference to […] The post Orange resident, 82, identified as victim from Pleasure Island car fire appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves Public Works recognized for safety training
GROVES — Groves Public Works Department was recognized for completing all parts of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool R.O.A.D. ready completion certification. The TML risks pool has more than 2,800 members and the city of Groves is one of four to have completed the special safety training. Darral Oliver and Kolby Burkhardt, representatives […] The post Groves Public Works recognized for safety training appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves Police blotter – Calls and arrests from
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from July 24 to July 30: July 24 Charles Lyons, 53, was arrested for public intoxication in the 3800 block of Charles. Theft of a firearm was reported in the 4100 block of Main Avenue. July 25 An assault was reported […] The post Groves Police blotter – Calls and arrests from appeared first on Port Arthur News.
One dead after car fire on Pleasure Island, foul play not expected
An elderly woman is dead following a car fire on Pleasure Island Thursday. First responders were called to a possible car fire at approximately 2:10 p.m. Thursday in the vehicle in the 2700 block of North Levee Road. Port Arthur Fire Department arrived to find a vehicle with heavy fire damage and a deceased elderly […] The post One dead after car fire on Pleasure Island, foul play not expected appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Do you know this woman? Police seek ID in West Orange armed robbery
WEST ORANGE — Police in West Orange are searching for a female who robbed an AT&T store at gunpoint Wednesday night. Assistant Police Chief Jesse Romero said at about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday a female wearing a blond wig with a baseball cap and some sort of surgical style mask entered the store and spoke to […] The post Do you know this woman? Police seek ID in West Orange armed robbery appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Neches blotter – Calls and arrests from from July 22 to July 28
Port Neches Police Department officers responded to the following calls from July 22 to July 28: July 22 No calls July 23 Two assaults were reported in the 1200 block of Lillie. A person was arrested for Port Neches Municipal Court warrant(s) as well as other agency warrant(s) in the 1700 block of Magnolia. July […] The post Port Neches blotter – Calls and arrests from from July 22 to July 28 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘This is what this community needs’: PA LNG and Bechtel apprentice program welcomes new grads
Camren Thomas is thankful for Memorial High School’s Career and Technical Education program and for Bechtel for giving him and his peers an opportunity that led to an apprenticeship. Thomas said before he got into the program at the high school he didn’t know how to use simple tools but now he and a group […] The post ‘This is what this community needs’: PA LNG and Bechtel apprentice program welcomes new grads appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Body at Crystal Beach identified as Mid County man
The body of a man that appeared to have washed ashore at Crystal Beach this week has been identified as a Mid County area resident. An official with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said the man is identified as Shaun Land, 45, of Nederland. A person walking along Crystal Beach discovered Land’s body just before […] The post Body at Crystal Beach identified as Mid County man appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Wind hub company gets OK to enter land for survey purposes
A company seeking to place a wind hub and wind farm on Pleasure Island received the go-ahead to enter the property to conduct surveys and field investigations. Diligence Offshore Services LLC was approved for the temporary right of entry of the Pleasure Island property Tuesday. The resolution to allow the company access to the site […] The post Wind hub company gets OK to enter land for survey purposes appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘Community is the most important thing’: New owners look to future of beloved ice cream shop
Local ice cream aficionados can breathe a sigh of relief — Mike’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop in Port Neches reopened its doors this past weekend under new ownership. “We’re so excited to get this going again,” owner Daviss LaBove said. “We’ve only been open for one weekend, and we already got to talk with […] The post ‘Community is the most important thing’: New owners look to future of beloved ice cream shop appeared first on Port Arthur News.
PA LNG’s Safe Communities Initiative awards $100K to local non-profits
Port Arthur LNG showcased its commitment to safety and recognized 22 local organizations with grants so they, in turn, can help the community be safer and healthier. A total of $100,000 in grants were given to Jefferson County based organizations to fund community service programs through the Port Arthur LNG Safe Communities Initiative. The grants […] The post PA LNG’s Safe Communities Initiative awards $100K to local non-profits appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nederland Police blotter – Calls and arrests from July 22 to July 27
July 22 Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of South 12th Street. Dustin Wright Drake, 52, was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the 200 block of North U.S. 69. July 23 Stephanie Raye Hardy, 30, was arrested for warrant other agency in the 3700 block of Nederland Avenue. July 24 A vehicle […] The post Nederland Police blotter – Calls and arrests from July 22 to July 27 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Arthur council names new city attorney
Roxann Cotroneo stood at the podium at Port Arthur City Hall, a smile across her face as she greeted council members as the newly hired city attorney Tuesday. She offered thanks to God for the opportunity to serve the most “blessed, beautiful people who are part of this energetic city.” “Thank you mayor. Thank you […] The post Port Arthur council names new city attorney appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves looking at CDBG funding
GROVES — Competition for Community Development Block Grants across the state are tight, but Groves is poised to have a better chance at the funding. On Monday, two Selection Review Committees consisting of Groves City Mayor Chris Borne, Finance Director Lamar Ozley, and Public Works Director Troy Foxworth were formed to assist. The committees are […] The post Groves looking at CDBG funding appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Benefit set for Nederland teen Coy Farris
A benefit for a Nederland teen Coy Farris is set for Aug. 10 at United Steelworkers USW 13-228. The benefit will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the union hall, 1609 Port Neches Ave., Port Neches. Farris is a Nederland high School student diagnosed with a brain tumor on May 21. The tumor […] The post Benefit set for Nederland teen Coy Farris appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Arthur artist Maudee Carron’s collection on display at Museum of the Gulf Coast
The Museum of the Gulf Coast will be exhibiting the works of Port Arthur artist Maudee Carron, primarily from its own archives from now until Sept. 14. Carron was born in Melville, Louisiana, in 1912. Her family eventually settled in Port Arthur when she was in elementary school. After graduating from high school, she received […] The post Port Arthur artist Maudee Carron’s collection on display at Museum of the Gulf Coast appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Seven from PN-G baseball named Academic All-State
Seven area high school standouts have another accolade to the back of their baseball cards. Seven players from the Port Neches-Groves baseball program earned Academic All-State honors from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Chase Johnson, 2nd Team Brady Brashers, 2nd Team Reid Richard, 2nd Team Heston Edwards, Honorable Mention Ryder Chiasson, Honorable Mention […] The post Seven from PN-G baseball named Academic All-State appeared first on Port Arthur News.
New attorney can be named by Tuesday
A new attorney could be named Tuesday for the city of Port Arthur. Councilmembers interviewed four candidates a few weeks ago in open session. The include Roxann Cotroneo, William McIlyar, Samer Shobassy and Quentin Price. On Wednesday council directed Assistant City Manager Albert Thigpen to make an order to “the individual.” Mayor Thurman Bartie said […] The post New attorney can be named by Tuesday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Delay at lab likely bogged down intoxication manslaughter case
A Port Arthur man charged with the 2022 intoxication manslaughter of a Port Arthur city worker is scheduled for a court appearance in September. The case against Christopher Henry James, 42, is set for announcement Sept. 3, according to information from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Officials contend James is responsible for the July […] The post Delay at lab likely bogged down intoxication manslaughter case appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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