Port Arthur

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From the city of Port Arthur: Port Arthur citizens evacuated by the city to Walker County returned to the Civic Center on Monday, Aug. 31; evacuees from other locations will be returning to Port Arthur on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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.

H-E-B to resume regular hours

As areas affected by Hurricane Laura begin the road to recovery, H-E-B has announced that all Golden Triangle stores are open.   The following stores in the Golden Triangle are OPEN until at least 8 p.m. Friday, August 28, and will open at normal busines hours tomorrow, Saturday, August 29.

Prepare for bridge closures

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with the assistance of the Texas Department of Transportation, will close the Rainbow and Veterans Bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 44 mph, reports DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis.

Port Arthur police, fire departments will not be able to respond during hurricane

The Port Arthur Police Department issued a statement Aug. 26 warning Port Arthur residents that police and fire units will not be able to respond to calls at the height of Hurricane Laura.

‘Please evacuate now.’

Urgent Alert to Jefferson County Residents:   “Hurricane Laura is approaching Southeast Texas and will land Wednesday evening.”   This storm “will continue to gain strength and cause catastrophic and life threatening conditions. Please evacuate now.

Cities make last call for evacuees

Beaumont and Port Arthur mayors are asking for those who need transportation out of town to evacuate from the pending impact of Hurricane Harvey to make their way to staging stations and eating buses as soon as possible.

PA calls state of disaster for Gulf storms

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie issued a disaster declaration for the coastal city on Aug. 24, ahead of pending potential severe weather caused by tropical disturbances/storms/potential hurricanes Marco and Laura. According to the disaster declaration issued at 10 a.m.

Port Arthur reports another COVID-19 death

Aug. 20, the Port Arthur Health Department reported another COVID-19 related death in a resident of Port Arthur. The individual was an African American female between the ages of 55-60. It has been determined that the individual had underlying health conditions.

City announces additional COVID deaths

Aug. 18, the Port Arthur Health Department reported four COVID-19 related deaths in residents of Port Arthur, including three African American females between the ages of 75-80, 85-90 and 90-95. The other individual was a Hispanic male between the ages of 80-85.