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Local

Port Arthur native selected State Bar of Texas chair-elect

Santos Vargas was selected chair-elect of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors during the board’s quarterly meeting held April 16. Vargas was born ... Read more

by PA News, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:27 am

Entertainment

Rodney Crowell headlines Gulf Coast Gala virtual event

Songwriter, producer and performer Rodney Crowell will present “An Evening with Rodney Crowell & Friends” as the headline act for the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Gala, ... Read more

by PA News, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:20 am

Columns

Ford Park buyers update Jefferson County on status of purchase, next moves

Renaissance Development would like to update everyone on the progress being made to finalize the purchase of Ford Park. With each passing day, we understand ... Read more

by PA News, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:01 am

BREAKING NEWS

Vaccine hub to offer extended hours Thursday

The Port Arthur Health Department will provide extended hours for COVID vaccinations at the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center on Thursday. The hub, located ... Read more

by PA News, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:00 pm

Local

SEE THE LOCATIONS: Entergy plans Port Arthur outages Wednesday night

Entergy will conduct an outage today (April 21) from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to repair damaged equipment. Should you have any questions, please contact ... Read more

by PA News, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:45 pm

Local

Thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from Precinct 3 Barn in Port Acres

PORT ACRES — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a burglary last week. A burglary occurred sometime during ... Read more

by PA News, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:25 am

College/Pro Sports

Former Cardinal to sign with Nets

Former Lamar Cardinal basketball player Mike James is expected to sign with the Brooklyn Nets for the remainder of the season. Multiple news organizations are ... Read more

by PA News, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12:07 am

Columns

ASK A COP — Is it legal to travel with feet on the dashboard?

Dianna from Groves asks: My question is about passengers who put their feet on dashboard while on the highway. While traveling during our summer trip, ... Read more

by PA News, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12:02 am

Obituaries

Bruce Benjamin Hill

Mr. Bruce Benjamin Hill, of Port Arthur died Friday April 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a resident of Port ... Read more

by PA News, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:51 pm

Obituaries

Lillie Charles “Nutt” “Honey”

Mrs. Lillie Charles “Nutt”, “Honey” peacefully transitioned from her heavenly home at the age of 59 years old on April 13, 2021 at The Medical ... Read more