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Groves Police blotter – Calls and arrests from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13: Aug. 7 An information report was filed at the 6300 block of Warren. An information report was filed at the 4200 block of Main. Aug. 8 Tamorria Wiltz, 24, was arrested for warrants in the […] The post Groves Police blotter – Calls and arrests from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Big news on horizon for Port Neches’ Tugboat Island
PORT NECHES — About 28 years have passed since the Port Neches community came together to build Tugboat Island — in the near future they may be called upon to do the same for a new rendition. A recent social media post from Restore Tugboat Island — a group seeking to raise funds to rebuild […] The post Big news on horizon for Port Neches’ Tugboat Island appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Libby Arnold left positive impact on those around her
Libby Arnold’s dedication to those in need, the community and the Rotary Club of Port Arthur has long been documented. Through those years she has left a positive mark on those she encountered. Arnold, 76, died Tuesday and her passing is being felt across the area. A Mid-County resident Arnold was executive director at the […] The post Libby Arnold left positive impact on those around her appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves shooting suspect surrenders to authorities
A suspect who allegedly shot and killed an 18-year-old in Groves on Aug. 10 has surrendered to authorities with the Groves Police Department. Port Arthur resident Vonzelle Hall, 19, turned himself in around 4:15 p.m. Aug. 14 according to Groves Interim City Marshal Chris Robin. A first degree murder warrant for Hall’s arrest was signed […] The post Groves shooting suspect surrenders to authorities appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Sea Rim to reopen following hurricane damage
Sea Rim State Park will soon reopen a majority of their beaches following July’s storm damage. The park, located at 19335 South Texas 87, Sabine Pass, will reopen to the public Monday, according to information from the park. Both day use and camping will be available that day. East Beach, however, remains completely closed to […] The post Sea Rim to reopen following hurricane damage appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram announced
Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram have been announced. One service will be held in Florida and a second one in Texas. Services Local: A memorial celebration will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 3920 W. Cardinal Drive, Beaumont. Florida: A celebration of life and legacy will be […] The post Services for beloved choir director Dr. Lawrence Ingram announced appeared first on Port Arthur News.
TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 69, prison area affected
Beaumont Police Department will be assisting Entergy with rolling stops on U.S. 69 from 8:30 a.m. until noon today/Wednesday. This will affect all lanes of traffic including service roads, according to BPD. Entergy will be installing power lines across the highway, specifically in the area in front of the Jefferson County Jail and along U.S. […] The post TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 69, prison area affected appeared first on Port Arthur News.
TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 69, prison area affected through noon today/Wednesdsay
Beaumont Police Department will be assisting Entergy with rolling stops on U.S. 69 from 8:30 a.m. until noon today/Wednesday. This will affect all lanes of traffic including service roads, according to information from BPD. Entergy will be installing power lines across the highway, specifically in the area in front of the Jefferson County Jail and […] The post TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 69, prison area affected through noon today/Wednesdsay appeared first on Port Arthur News.
CULINARY THRILL SEEKING: Food, drink and books make a perfect combo
Good books call for a cozy chair, and how about a nice sip of something? Hot coffee, sparkling water or perhaps something a little stronger. Try Culinary Thrill Seeking with these reads and pairings: “Ghostlight Keith Carter” – Have you ever just looked at bark, or moss or feathers and thought, Keith Carter would love this? […] The post CULINARY THRILL SEEKING: Food, drink and books make a perfect combo appeared first on Port Arthur News.
ASK A COP: Are bike helmets required in Texas? You might be surprised
It’s that time of year again! WATCH OUT FOR THE CHILDREN! Children are excited to return on the 1st day of school across the area. Safety for the children, staff, and daily commuters is our primary goal. With all of the children preparing to commute to school via various means of transportation, I’d like to […] The post ASK A COP: Are bike helmets required in Texas? You might be surprised appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Murder warrant issued for Groves shooting suspect
Groves Police Investigators have identified and issued an arrest warrant for the gunman in an August 10 shooting which left an 18-year-old dead. A first degree murder warrant has been obtained for Vonzelle Hall, a 19-year-old Port Arthur resident who is allegedly responsible for the shooting death of Jesus Garcia. According to police, Hall is […] The post Murder warrant issued for Groves shooting suspect appeared first on Port Arthur News.
It’s personal: Bone marrow donors leading fundraiser for SETX Leukemia Foundation
PORT NECHES — A local couple seeking to add to a registry of potential bone marrow donors for leukemia patients and raise money for local families facing the disease are kicking off their first major fundraiser. Eric and Kayla West of SETX Leukemia Foundation will hold their launch party and donor drive from 4 to […] The post It’s personal: Bone marrow donors leading fundraiser for SETX Leukemia Foundation appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Fight at gender reveal party spilled from banquet room to main dining room
NEDERLAND — A fight broke out during gender reveal party spilling from a banquet room to the main dining area of a local restaurant Saturday. The cause of the fracas — someone did not like the way they were told to pay their tabs, according to police. Nederland Police Department officers were called at 8:22 […] The post Fight at gender reveal party spilled from banquet room to main dining room appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nederland School Resource Officers announced
NEDERLAND — The addition of a few new school resource officers in Nederland Independent School District now fills all spots at district schools. Nederland Police Department announced the new officers effective with the 2024-2025 school year on social media this week. This year’s SRO’S include Adam Arceneaux, Langham Elementary School; Yubitza Estrada, Hillcrest Elementary School; […] The post Nederland School Resource Officers announced appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Solving homelessness not a simple act
The city’s homeless population continues to be a topic of concern with no easy answer on how to help the individuals. Earlier this week there were displaced males seen outside the now closed Sonic Drive-In at 2648 Memorial Blvd. A man and woman were seen sleeping under a church carport around the 3500 block of […] The post Solving homelessness not a simple act appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Wrong way driver indicted on two counts of intoxication manslaughter
A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a Brownsville man on two counts of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the crash that killed two women in June. Salvador Ramos Gamez was traveling south in the northbound lane of U.S. 69 near mile marker 534 when he struck another vehicle head-on, killing the occupants on June 14. […] The post Wrong way driver indicted on two counts of intoxication manslaughter appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Indictment: Parking lot fight leads to shooting
A fight between two men outside a convenience store in June led to a female being shot and to the recent indictment of one of the alleged combatants. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Tavionte Fontenot, 18, of Port Arthur in connection with the June 16 shooting that happened in the parking lot of BJ’s […] The post Indictment: Parking lot fight leads to shooting appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beloved choir director remembered for shaping lives
To the students in Dr. Lawrence Ingram’s choir class, he was Pop. A veteran music educator, Ingram made a positive mark on the lives of the students he worked with in his career spanning more than 41 years. Sadly, Ingram died Saturday. He was currently working at West Orange-Stark High School and was planning to […] The post Beloved choir director remembered for shaping lives appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beaumont man sentenced to 40 years in brutal death of fellow transient
A Beaumont man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the brutal death of a fellow transient. Criminal District Judge John Stevens sentenced Isaac Daniel Platt, 35, for the killing of Johnny Charles Tomlinson, 65, whose decomposing body was found Oct. 29. Police were dispatched to the area of Fannin Street and Avenue C […] The post Beaumont man sentenced to 40 years in brutal death of fellow transient appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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