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Blue Cross Blue Shield Working 'Closely' with Christus to Reach New Agreement

Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur

Blue Cross Blue Shield Working 'Closely' with Christus to Reach New Agreement

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Christus Health have reached a contract extension until Aug. 1 as they work on a long-term agreement to keep in-network access for patients.See the Story

Brasher Law Firm Partner Nishi Kothari Begins Tenure as President of the South Asian Bar Association of North America

Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

Brasher Law Firm Partner Nishi Kothari Begins Tenure as President of the South Asian Bar Association of North America

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BEAUMONT, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2025-Read Article

Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Port Neches Pool

Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur

Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Port Neches Pool

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... PORT NECHES — A Port Arthur man is dead after drowning at a family members’ home in Port Neches Saturday. Port Neches Police Chief Cheri Griffith said the incident occurred at about 5:32 p.m. July 5 at a home on Baker Street. The deceased was identified as Ivan […]See the Story

No victim found after call of shots fired

A possible disturbance during a quinceanera held at an event hall in Port Arthur sent multiple law enforcement officers to the scene but no victim was ever located. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said the call came in around 12 a.m. Sunday at Club 60 in the 4800 block of 60th Street. A number of shell casings were found at the scene but officers did not find a shooting victim, he said.Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

CORNELL PATRICK BUSH Sr.

Cornell Patrick Bush, Sr. was born in Port Arthur Texas, on February 15, 1958 to the late Mary Margret Darby (Simmons) and Charles Joseph Bush. On Saturday, June 28, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas. Cornell entered eternal rest with our Heavenly Father. He leaves behind his wife Tammie Venus Bush and 11 children, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, and very dear friends. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Satu…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

Floods, Fires, and Tragedies Foretold

As the news updates from central Texas grew increasingly horrifying over the Fourth of July weekend, I couldn’t help but worry that Jefferson County might soon face a similarly predictable tragedy. Allow me to explain.Floods · Jefferson County Read Article

Texas students travel to Southeast Texas to aid hurricane victims

Students and sponsors from churches across Texas are in Jefferson County this week to do repairs and recovery work on homes still affected by weather events in the past years as part of BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery. “People are still living in Harvey-affected homes,” David Scott, director of BOUNCE, said. “It’s been almost seven years. We are delighted that there are so many highly motivated students who are giving a portion of their summe…Hurricanes · Port Arthur Read Article

Ask A Cop - PSA on new temporary plates

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Troublemaking Duo: Fig Borers & Fig Souring

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Trio of Titans make college selections

Three Memorial football players started July 4 celebrations early by announcing their college selections late last week. Amante Martin, Brock King, and Taiyion “Tank” King all committed to major college football programs, with Martin and Brock King heading to Texas Christian University, while Tank King will play for Texas A&M. “These guys have been playing together since they were little kids,” Port Arthur Memorial High School football coach Bri…Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur Read Article

Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District to spend $1 Million to occupy 10,800 square feet of space in Hamshire Texas.

Hamshire, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District plans to invest $1 Million to build out 10,800 square feet of new space in Hamshire. The company plans to occupy the new space at 12702 2nd St in Hamshire, on or about February 1, 2026. According to the company website The vision of Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District is to provide all students the opportunity to attain their…Education · Hamshire Read Article