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SETRPC announces STAN testing

The Southeast Texas region will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system this week, according to a news release from the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRC). Hardin and Orange county residents signed up for the program will receive a notification Tuesday, July 20.

PAPD makes Mid-County meth arrest

Just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, Port Arthur police officers arrested a 28-year-old man with more than 30 grams of methamphetamine after a traffic stop in the 4500 block of Twin City Blvd, according to a news release.

Infant shot in drive by

At about 7:35 p.m. Friday, July 16, police responded to reports of a drive-by shooting in the 2100 block of Evergreen Dr., according to a news release from the Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD). Upon arriving on scene, officers reportedly found a 1-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound.

PAPD responds to home shooting

Just before 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, Port Arthur police responded to the 3100 block of 18th St. in reference to shots fired at an occupied home, according to a news release.

Fatality accident closes PA portal to LA

July 19, the Port Arthur Police Department was dispatched to the scene of “a major motor vehicle accident” at the Causeway Bridge/Highway 82, 4000 S MLK, on Pleasure Island at approximately 7:15 a.m.

Accused carwash killer released on reduced bond

A 36-year-old Beaumont man accused of murder was released around noon July 15 from the Jefferson County Jail after a judge reduced his $1 million bond in a writ hearing the same day.

PA felon handed federal prison sentence

A Port Arthur convicted felon was sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei July 15.

Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run

July 15, investigators were called to the scene of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in a man’s death.

UPDATE: Beaulympics moves inside to Civic Center on Saturday

The inaugural Beaulympics will go as planned Saturday, July 17, but will move outside from the downtown Event Centre's Great Lawn to the friendly confines of the Beaumont Civic Center.

Orange County hosts Food Truck Friday

Food truck fans will have the opportunity to check out three local eateries at one stop beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, as the Orange County Courthouse hosts "Food Truck Friday.