Nederland

ID thief gets prison sentence

French Latrelle Carpenter, 45, who pleaded guilty on Feb. 4 to access device fraud, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison on May 25 by Beaumont-based U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale. According to information presented in court, a search of Carpenter’s vehicle on Aug.

‘Click It or Ticket’

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) “Click It or Ticket” campaign began May 24 in Southeast Texas, with law enforcement officers training a keen eye on seatbelt infractions through the Memorial Day holiday.

Teen gets car for attendance

For 17 years, Philpott Motors has hosted the annual Nederland High School Car Giveaway. For students to become eligible to enter the drawing, they must have three or fewer excused absences. “It is an honor to do this and we have been very blessed in this business.

County braces for inclement weather

Jefferson County is anticipating heavy rainfall today through Thursday, according to spokesperson Allison Nathan Getz. Residents are encouraged to be cautious when traveling and advised to remember: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Additionally, residents are urged to use the site iSTAT, https://damage.

Greater Port Arthur area reports dozens of COVID cases for Jan. 13

The Port Arthur and Jefferson County health departments reported an additional 73 cases of COVID-19 infection for Port Arthur, Groves, Port Neches and Nederland residents for Jan. 13 alone. There were confirmations of 28 for Port Arthur, 14 for Groves, 22 for Nederland, and 9 for Port Neches.

Houston man arrested for Mid-County car burglaries

Dec. 20, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported that several unlocked vehicles were burglarized at the AAA RV Park, 4656 S. Garden Drive, in Beauxart Gardens, around 5:30 a.m.

Nederland completes storm debris collection

City of Nederland officials announced Nov. 13 that the first and second debris passes are completed for hurricane pickup. Normal trash routes resume on Nov. 16 for the south route. Normal trash pickup will resume for the north route on Nov. 23. 

County notes added COVID deaths

Aug. 31, the Port Arthur and Jefferson County health departments reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths – one, a Port Arthur white male resident between the ages of 80 and 85, the other a white male Nederland resident between the ages of 60 and 65.

County to close Highway 365

Ahead of the pending landfall of Hurricane Laura, Jefferson County has called for the early closure of Hwy 365 gates, shutting off access. County spokesperson Allison Getz advises that the gates will close at 11 a.m. on Aug, 26, one hour early.

Outgoing Nederland ISD Superintendent succumbs to battle with cancer

Out-going Nederland ISD Superintendent Robin Perez, who served in the position for four years and spearheaded the district’s recently awarded bond for widespread updates of the education facilities, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the district announced in a statement.