Monique Batson

Officials are hoping to break ground soon on one of two new fire stations planned for the City of Port Arthur. Fire Chief Greg Benson said Station No. 3 in Port Acres is expected to reopen at the corner of 61st Street and Ray Avenue by Jan. 1, 2025. Station No. 2, located in the […]

The guest speaker for Wednesday’s Contractor’s Business Development Group meeting wasn’t a representative of one local industry, but instead is a representative from a company that tracks industrial opportunities across the world. “This would be the fifth or sixth time that these guys have spoken to several of our groups, from Lake Charles to Houston,” […]

My mother has been an avid reader since before I was born. I can remember being young while she sat on my bed and read my favorite stories — anything from the Little Miss and Mr. catalog, and the very underrated “The Monster at the End of This Book.” I won’t spoil the ending of […]

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Thursday became the official meeting place for the Rotary Club of Port Arthur. President Dana Espinal presented General Manager Jamey Royer with a plaque that will hang near the register announcing the news. The group had previously been meeting at Port Arthur Public Library and the West Side Development Center. Subscribe […]

Health Director Judith Smith said it didn’t really sink in until she saw the sign. What was once the Texas Health and Human Services building on 9th Avenue now says “City of Port Arthur Health Department Complex.” Once complete, the 41,000 square-feet facility will allow for 12 divisions, keeping each area separate with privacy also […]

When Taylor Getwood joined with former Port Arthur choir teacher Lawrence Ingram to create a concert in 2021, he wasn’t expecting it to become what it has now. The height of COVID-19 had just began to die down, and he was hoping to give people a chance to gather with friends and music. “I was […]

Vincent Lopez’s business started almost by accident. “I was a welder,” he said. “I was making pretty good money, but I was so overweight. I was close to 400 pounds with sleep apnea and high blood pressure. And my wife started gaining weight out of nowhere.” His wife, Millie, had gone from 130 pounds to […]

While speaking at the Port of Port Arthur’s Camp Seaport Commencement Ceremony Friday, U.S. Coast Guard Captain Tony Migliorini stressed the importance of the maritime industry. “I hope you gained that appreciation for how great the maritime world is,” he said. “And I hope you decide this system some day in future employment. Obviously I’m […]

PORT NECHES — Like many kids do, George and Treasa Gutierrez’s children asked their parents for a swimming pool. “We had a pool before the (TPC Group) explosion,” said Treasa. “We had to take it down because we had to move out for a little bit. When we came back, we were going to set […]

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