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Master Plan for Adams Park Sports Complex approved
A master plan for Port Arthur’s Adams Park Sports Complex received city council approval though the details such as the cost have yet to be determined. Burdett Consultants was tasked at creating the plan from site inventory and analysis, community engagement and prioritization of needs to recommendations, plan development, possible costs and possible financial performance. […] The post Master Plan for Adams Park Sports Complex approved appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘A beautiful form’: Gallery event showcases Port Arthur native’s works
Port Arthur native and beloved Lamar University instructor Steve Hodges saw beauty in the mundane, with a knack for blending the abstract with reality to create an esteemed collection of artwork. Now, the late artist’s work will be on display and available for purchase when CoYo Gallery presents “Ephemeral Realities: The Art of Steve Hodges” […] The post ‘A beautiful form’: Gallery event showcases Port Arthur native’s works appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Bliss Box’s Cajun food coming to Port Arthur
An Orange area Cajun eatery is heading to Port Arthur bringing with it freshly made cracklins, boudain and more. Marwan Barbar is the owner of Bliss Box, located at 7247 I-10 in Orange. He has been working on opening a new location at 2021 Savannah Ave. Barbar is excited for the new location but does […] The post Bliss Box’s Cajun food coming to Port Arthur appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Wind Hub seeks access to Pleasure Island
Officials hoping to develop an offshore wind hub and a wind farm on Pleasure Island are asking the city for a temporary right-of-entry to conduct survey and field investigations for the project. City Council will consider a resolution authoring the right-of-entry at the 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at city hall. Officials with Diligence Offshore Services […] The post Wind Hub seeks access to Pleasure Island appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Kidnapping suspect remains in federal custody
A 79-year-old Orange area man remains in federal custody without bond in the alleged kidnapping of a local attorney. Putnam Darwin Richardson is charged with federal violations related to the kidnapping of attorney Mel Shelaner. Richardson appeared in federal court July 23 and was ordered detained until the conclusion of the case, according to information […] The post Kidnapping suspect remains in federal custody appeared first on Port Arthur News.
HEALTHY LIVING: Words to live by, moderation and common sense
Over the past several years of writing this column there are 3 points I use in every column. As this will be my last time to visit with you, I wanted to reinforce the regular advice I share with you. Always consult with your medical provider when changing your fitness routine, starting supplements, or nutrition […] The post HEALTHY LIVING: Words to live by, moderation and common sense appeared first on Port Arthur News.
3 indicted in separate killings
Three people were indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury recently on three separate killings. This week also has a number of people indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and some for child sex abuse crimes. Howard Dontay Celestine, 41, of Beaumont was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for an […] The post 3 indicted in separate killings appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Law enforcement seeks help in locating missing Nederland teen
Law enforcement is asking the public’s help in locating a missing Nederland teen. Kayden Broussard, 17, was last seen around 9 a.m. Wednesday at his home, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Broussard is approximately 5-foot 10-inches tall and weighs 110 lbs. It is unknown what type of clothing he was wearing. He may […] The post Law enforcement seeks help in locating missing Nederland teen appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Indictment: Port Arthur man struck other man with shotgun
A local man that allegedly struck another man in the head and wrist with a shotgun was indicted on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon this week. A Jefferson County grand jury met Wednesday and handed down indictments on a number of individuals including DS Logan IV, 22, of Port Arthur. According […] The post Indictment: Port Arthur man struck other man with shotgun appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Drug traffickng sting leads to arrest, indictment for Beaumont man
A narcotics trafficking investigation on May 2 led to the arrest and subsequent indictment of a Beaumont man this week. Sammy Lee Ware Jr., 49, of Beaumont was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury n a charge of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. According to court documents the controlled substance was MDMB-en-PINACA, a synthetic […] The post Drug traffickng sting leads to arrest, indictment for Beaumont man appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Bartie’s bid at charter change, possible third term, fall short
Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie fell short in collecting the required number of signatures to bring forth a charter change election. Bartie submitted approximately 1,700 signatures in his petition drive to the city secretary’s office for verification last week. He needed 1,396 verified signatures to place the issue on the ballot but learned approximately 1,200 […] The post Bartie’s bid at charter change, possible third term, fall short appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 partners with Bechtel on project
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, recently announced that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development in Port Arthur “We are thrilled to achieve this milestone with Bechtel for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 […] The post Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 partners with Bechtel on project appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nederland Police calls, arrests week of July 15 to July 21
July 15 Melody Gail McAdams, 29, was arrested for warrant other agency in the 1400 block of South 21st Street. Anita Herbst Baird, 49, was arrested for public intoxication in the 3100 block of FM 365. Zakary Collin Wood, 26, was arrested on Nederland warrants in the 1000 block of Avenue B. Theft was reported […] The post Nederland Police calls, arrests week of July 15 to July 21 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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