Port Arthur

Port Arthur ISD students to return to school Monday

Port Arthur ISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie announced Sunday that students will report back to school Monday, March 16, but to answer questions in an online survey beforehand: https://docs.google.

LSCPA cancels classes from March 16-20

In light of recent developments regarding coronavirus, Lamar State College Port Arthur has opted to take a proactive effort to safeguard its students by canceling classes scheduled for March 16-20, according to a news release.

TCEQ infrared aircraft to fly over SETX

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has contracted a helicopter and pilot to conduct aerial surveys around the Corpus Christi area this past week, with the agency set to secure the same surveys over the Beaumont/Port Arthur area in the near future.

Port Arthur man shot in foot

Port Arthur Police responded Sunday to a call in reference to a man who was shot in the foot under Taylor’s Bayou Bridge.  The victim reported that he was sitting in his vehicle when another vehicle drove toward him, according to a news release.

Man fires shots at driver in PA

Port Arthur police responded to reports of shots fired in the 800 block of Charleston Avenue around 10 a.m. Feb. 2, according to a news release. Officers found a female victim with minor injuries.

Port Arthur pedestrian struck by car in critical condition

A Port Arthur pedestrian was struck and is in critical condition after an accident that occurred around 10 p.m. Feb. 13 in the 1400 block of Jefferson Drive, according to a news release. Preliminary investigation revealed a 64-year-old man attempted to cross the street from East to West.

PA police search for pawn shop plunderers

Port Arthur police are investigating an attempted robbery at a pawn shop on Twin City Highway just after 10 a.m. Feb. 13, according to a news release.

PA game room attendants arrested

An undercover operation run by Port Arthur PD detectives at two game rooms resulted in two arrests Feb. 6, according to a news release. An undercover officer was sent to the Lucky Game Room on 9th Avenue and Shanghai Game Room on Gulfway Drive to play 8-Liner Gaming Machines.

PA SWAT team nabs cocaine peddler

A 26-year-old Port Arthur resident was found converting powder cocaine into crack when a PA SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of 19th street just after 1 p.m. Jan. 31, according to a news release.

PAPD data shows a drop in several crime areas

Port Arthur experienced a dramatic decline in several major crime categories from 2018 to 2019, according to data released by the Port Arthur Police Department. The release shows a drop in the rates of murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.