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Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurGroves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from April 24 to April 30: April 24
Adam Simoneaux, 31, was arrested for warrants and possession of a controlled substance in the 6900 block of 32nd Street. Danny Church, 48, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 3000 block of Elm. Rebecca Gary, 62, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 3000 block of El…See the Story
Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 24-30
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurThe Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of a man who was killed when he was struck by a car on the highway last week in Orange County The pedestrian is identified as Larry Baxter Jones II, 53, of Louisiana. No charges will be filed in the case. The fatal crash happened at approximately 10:55 p.m. April 25 on Interstate 10 near the 874-mile marker. The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2017 Toyota Camry was traveling…See the Story
Department of Public Safety releases name of pedestrian killed on Interstate 10
Earth Day · Port ArthurMotiva volunteers recently cleaned up Barbara Jacket Park in Port Arthur on Earth Day as part of the city’s Earth Day event. More than 60 Motiva volunteers spent their morning collecting litter from the area, painting gazebos and planting planter boxes around the park. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Motiva volunteers clean up Barbara Jacket Park appeared first on Port Arthur News.See the Story
PHOTO FEATURE — Motiva volunteers clean up Barbara Jacket Park
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurThis Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the chess enthusiasts of Wilson Early College High School are gathering in the school cafeteria for the highly anticipated inaugural Chess Club Tournament. Chess, often heralded as the game of kings (and queens), is proving to be more than just a pastime for students at Wilson ECHS. Beyond the thrill of competition, chess offers a multitude of benefits for teen players. As they strategize and analyze moves, students …See the Story
Wilson Early College hosting inaugural chess tournament
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurPORT NECHES — This year’s annual Port Neches RiverFest celebration opened Wednesday to large crowds seeking carnival rides, food, games and some Christian fellowship. Cindy Flowers, Missy Flowers and Kathy Lynd, who were representing BridgePoint Bridge City and Mid County, sat in a row near the stage area waiting to hear artist Tauren Wells. The ladies were in good spirits and enjoying the start of the festival. Over at the children’s rides, mom…See the Story
PHOTOS — RiverFest opens to large crowd; plenty of fun planned in Port Neches
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurThe Port Arthur Yacht Club announced Wednesday morning it would not be offering youth program this summer due to uncertainty surrounding the organization’s long-term wit the City of Port Arthur. A statement from the club’s leadership team said the decision was made with a “heavy heart” to cancel all youth programs after June 14. The move includes Junior Sailing Camps, Junior Sailing Days and other youth community outreach programs. “This decisio…See the Story
Port Arthur Yacht Club explains decision to cancel summer youth programs
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurClyde Peters, a devoted husband, loving father, and respected member of his community has passed away at the age of 87 in San Antonio, Texas. Clyde was born on October 17, 1936, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Clyde dedicated 26 years of his life to the Army, serving in various locations including El Paso, Texas, Bamburg, Germany, and Port Arthur, Texas. During his military career, he…See the Story
Clyde Earnest “Sarge” Peters
Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurThere was a lot of STEAM going on at Port Acres Elementary School this week. From John Hernandez and Drew Ogletree using a real banana and a program called Makey Makey to transfer bongo sounds to a computer to students using a Bee-Bot while learning coding, children and educators celebrated the grand opening of the school’s state-of-the-art STEAM lab. The lab comes courtesy of BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals. Dr. Amy Jordan, principal at PAE, …See the Story
