Port Arthur

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.
Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County, Texas

New hire a familiar face in DA office

News Staff
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Local federal magistrate Judge Keith Giblin has returned to his roots and joined the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office as Executive Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney Bob Wortham, who has announced his decision not to run for the 2022 term of office.
PAISD enacts mask mandate beginning Monday, Aug. 23.

PAISD enacts mask mandate beginning Monday, Aug. 23.

Port Arthur schools to require masks

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, August 20, 2021
In a message from Port Arthur ISD (PAISD) Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie issued on Friday, Aug. 20, all staff, students and visitors will be required to wear masks when at any of the district’s campuses or buildings beginning Monday, Aug. 23.
Going virtual

Going virtual

Going virtual

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 9, 2021
“As a result of the increase in the number of COVID cases,” the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced Aug. 9, the Jefferson County “State of the County” is moving to an all-virtual platform, “for the sake of safety.” The event is set to take place Aug. 12 from 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hospital admission surges

Hospital admission surges

COVID update

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, August 9, 2021
Texas Medical Center issued a COVID-19 Data Update on Monday, Aug. 9, that reveals upwards of 2,000 persons a day are seeking out vaccine administration at the center’s facilities.
Hurricane Ike damage on the Bolivar Peninsula

Hurricane Ike damage on the Bolivar Peninsula

TWIA seeking rate increase

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors voted Aug. 3 to direct staff to file a rate increase of 5% for residential and commercial policies in its required annual filing with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). The filing must be made by Aug.
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