Port Arthur

Lone Star Law stars headline Free Family Fun Day

Jump into summer at the Museum of the Gulf Coast with a free family fun day Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons can visit with Texas game wardens and stars of the Animal Planet reality television series, “Lone Star Law.

Pigtoe excluded from endangered list

Based on genetic studies and reviews of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) reports, it has determined the triangle pigtoe does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Vidor student to compete in state Citizen Bee

Kaileigh Courts, a student at Vidor High School, will advance to state-level competition after winning the Southeast Texas Regional Citizen Bee, recently hosted by Lamar State College Port Arthur. The competition is in its 31st year of existence.

SETERF receives $200K to distribute for winter recovery

Aramco Americas and Motiva Enterprises, part of Saudi Aramco’s global network of companies, announced a $200,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) on March 12 in support of winter storm recovery efforts in Jefferson County. “Most of our 2,500 U.S.

Late trustee’s daughter appointed to Spindletop board

Jefferson County Commissioners Court has appointed Edreauanna Fowler to the Spindletop Center Board of Trustees, taking the seat left vacant after her mother, Gladdie Fowler, who passed away on Dec. 4, 2020.

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.

PA reports COVID deaths

Dec. 4, the City of Port Arthur Health Department reported two COVID-19 related deaths in residents of Port Arthur. The individuals include a white male between the age of 75-80 and a black female between the age of 70-75.

Free fun with Sonny and friends

The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter St. in Port Arthur, is having a free Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The event will be outdoors, and social distancing guidelines will be in effect.

Christmas trimmings

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie announced a Christmas Meal Giveaway set for Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PA reports another COVID death

Nov. 6, Port Arthur Health Department Director Judith Smith released word that another resident of the city has died due to complications related to COVID-19. This is the 40th COVID-19 related death for Port Arthur since the beginning of this pandemic.