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One worker is arrested at Maytag Laundry in Port Arthur for gambling promotion.

One worker is arrested at Maytag Laundry in Port Arthur for gambling promotion.

Paying for playing

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
The Port Arthur Narcotics and Gun Unit conducted numerous undercover operations to expose illegal gambling in the City of Port Arthur, arresting two women in November allegedly promoting gambling in city establishments. Nov.
Manslaughter suspect Lonnie Rogers

Manslaughter suspect Lonnie Rogers

Nederland man arrested following woman’s death

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
A Nederland man was arrested Nov. 10 in connection to the October death of a woman reportedly thrown from a vehicle in Port Arthur. According to officials, officers with the Port Arthur Police Department responded to the area of Lake Arthur Dr. and 9th Ave.
Ongoing construction in community

Ongoing construction in community

Pipeline project to impact Port Neches roadways

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
The city of Port Neches is advising motorists of an ongoing pipeline construction project within the community, particularly in that area of the Nederland/Phillips 66 Terminal near Hwy 366 and continuing east towards Hwy 365/Port Neches-Groves High School.
Volunteer at bmtisd.com

Volunteer at bmtisd.com

Help wanted

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) is calling on parents and community stakeholders to volunteer at campuses district-wide, through participation in an array of on-site or virtual student-centered programs such as Parents and Community Support (PACS) - Safety Monitor, Virtual ROAR...
Jimmy Simmons sits in a chair with his instrument.

Jimmy Simmons sits in a chair with his instrument.

LU Alumni Jazz Concert

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The Lamar University Alumni Jazz Concert featuring Alumni Big Band and special guest Jimmy Simmons will premier at the Downtown Event Centre on Sunday, Nov. 14, starting at 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Young Masters applications due

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and the Texas Cultural Trust will continue to accept applications for the 2022 class of Young Masters, a joint initiative for Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11, until Nov. 15.
Stock photo of an elderly woman on the phone looking at her credit card.

Stock photo of an elderly woman on the phone looking at her credit card.

Social Security scammer pleads guilty

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
An Indian national residing in Seattle, WA, has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Nov. 4. Aakash Gandhi, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud today before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
Mugshot of Jordan Livingston

Mugshot of Jordan Livingston

Familiar faces assault, rob PA woman

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Just before 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to a home invasion in the 4000 block of Griffing Drive, where two men allegedly forced entry into a woman’s home before assaulting and robbing her.
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