Port Arthur

Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce

Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce

PA Chamber’s annual banquet set

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce will hold their 123rd annual banquet on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Dr. in Port Arthur. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Nikolas Brentshawn Foreman

Nikolas Brentshawn Foreman

Port Arthur PD arrests pair of armed men

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Dec. 7, officers with the Port Arthur Police Department Narcotics and Guns Unit followed up on a tip of suspected gang members armed with handguns hanging out in an apartment complex in the city. The suspect vehicle, driven by a man identified as Nikolas Brentshawn Foreman, 22, was located.
Cole's contriband (Courtesy Photo)

Cole's contriband (Courtesy Photo)

Lack of seatbelt secures drug arrest

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
After pulling over a driver for operating a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt Dec. 9, a Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officer arrested a 27-year-old man for unlawfully carrying a weapon and possession of marijuana. On Friday, Dec.
Christopher James

Christopher James

PA employee killed by alleged drunk driver

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Port Arthur police arrested a 40-year-old man for intoxicated manslaughter after responding to an accident that killed a 47-year-old city employee. On Friday July 29, 2022 at approximately 11:41 p.m.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Sports Shorts: NBA basketball

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Port Arthur Memorial great Kenneth Lofton Jr. signed a professional two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies after going undrafted in last week’s NBA Draft. Lofton, 6-foot-7 and 275 pounds, averaged 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds person game his sophomore season at Louisiana Tech.
Branick speaks at Southeast Texas Regional Infusion Center

Branick speaks at Southeast Texas Regional Infusion Center

Back in business

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Southeast Texas COVID-19 infusion clinic is back open as of Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. “We just got 144 doses of monoclonal antibody therapy and are re-opening immediately and rescheduling patients for infusions,” Branick said just before lunch Tuesday.
The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.

The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.

First responder tools of the trade: Teddy bears

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Port Arthur fire and police units have some new and innovative equipment to serve the community: Teddy bears, arguably the most soothing and cuddly tools used in public safety.
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