Community members are invited to join the Juneteenth Committee, the City of Port Arthur and Shane Sinegal, Precinct 3 Commissioner, at the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse to raise the Juneteenth Flag at 525 Lakeshore Drive. The events gets underway at 11 a.m. Thursday. Every year Sinegal’s Office brings recognition for Juneteenth as the day slavery finally ended in the United States. June 19, 1865, is when the last group of enslaved people was informed of their liberation in Texas, two and a half years after the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation. Tianna Bruno, left, and Carolyn ..read more

As we conclude another remarkable year in the Port Arthur Independent School District, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. From our dedicated teachers and staff, to our incredible students and their families, we are truly fortunate to have such a wonderful educational community. The 2023-24 school year was filled with triumphs, achievements and memories that will be cherished for years to come. I am so proud of our students, who have shown remarkable resilience, determination and kindness throughout the year. Our teachers and staff have worked ..read more

If you have a chronic disease — such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma or back or joint pain — exercise can have important health benefits. However, it’s important to talk to your doctor before starting a fitness routine. They will advise you on what exercises are safe and any precautions you might need to take while exercising. Never start any fitness regimen without the advice of your health care professional. When living with a chronic condition, regular exercise can help you manage symptoms and improve your health. Aerobic exercise can help to improve your heart health and endurance and ..read more

Community members are invited to join the Juneteenth Committee, the City of Port Arthur and Shane Sinegal, Precinct 3 Commissioner, at the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse to raise the Juneteenth Flag at 525 Lakeshore Drive. The events gets underway at 11 a.m. Thursday. Every year Sinegal’s Office brings recognition for Juneteenth as the day slavery finally ended in the United States. June 19, 1865, is when the last group of enslaved people was informed of their liberation in Texas, two and a half years after the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation. Tianna Bruno, left, and Carolyn ..read more

Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from May 22 to May 28: May 22 Jamal Mishaw, 21, was arrested for warrants and failed to identify giving false/fictitious information in the 5300 block of Gulfway Drive. Juwon Dancy, 32, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and warrants in the 5200 block of Gulfway Drive. May 23 Kenneth Mayfield, 30, was arrested for warrants and violation of protective order in the 2600 block of Bernhard. Joseph Abshire, 41, was arrested for warrants and failed to identify fugitive intent to g ..read more

Wildflower Design and Events celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration this week in Groves. Owners Katie and David Zghaib welcomed family, friends, city officials and supporters to their new 4320 Lincoln Avenue location. The Thursday fun was boosted with a little help from the Groves Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Center. A full service florist, Wildflower Design and Events can also help coordinate special events for clients. For more information, stop in or call at 936-336-0898. — Reported by Natalie Picazo The post TAKE A LOOK — Wildflower Design and Events c ..read more

As we conclude another remarkable year in the Port Arthur Independent School District, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. From our dedicated teachers and staff, to our incredible students and their families, we are truly fortunate to have such a wonderful educational community. The 2023-24 school year was filled with triumphs, achievements and memories that will be cherished for years to come. I am so proud of our students, who have shown remarkable resilience, determination and kindness throughout the year. Our teachers and staff have worked ..read more

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and to the students who completed the school year. Thank you to the teachers, coaches, support staff, administrators, school resource officers, crossing guards, etc. who helped navigate this school year. There’s 77 days “of summer vacation ‘til school comes along just to end it, so the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it …” This summer, there are several options available to keep our youth and community busy. At the Parks Department, the Nederland Swimming Pool is open with expanded and new Open Swim hours. Open Swim is from ..read more

County Judge Jeff Branick’s office announced Friday morning that the beach advisory previously issued Wednesday for McFaddin and Sea Rim beaches is withdrawn. That advisory was issued after water samples collected were found to have elevated levels of the Enterococcus bacteria. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers anything more than 104 colonies to be unsafe. At present the levels are considered safe, county leaders said. “Lamar University continues to test and monitor this water and based upon their results, further advisories will be issued as necessary,” a county release stat ..read more

Travis Woods has his finger on the pulse of industry with insight in the multi-billions of dollars worth of projects in the Golden Triangle and beyond. So when Zachry Industrial Inc. filled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May ended work as one of the EPC Contractors (Engineering, Procurement, and Constructing) on the Golden Pass LNG project, Woods looked to the positive and not the negative. “I’ve been in this business 40 years and have seen this happen about thee times, this being the third. It is so unfortunate how this thing came to pass,” said Woods, an area businessman and one of the founde ..read more