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Vehicle with 3 inside, including a 7-month-old, shot at; arrest and charges set
A Port Arthur man is being held on bonds totaling $150,000 for allegedly firing multiple rounds at a vehicle with a couple and a 7-month-old child inside. Trevontae Nichols, 22, self-surrendered to law enforcement at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on Friday after the Port Arthur Police Department asked for the public’s help via social […] The post Vehicle with 3 inside, including a 7-month-old, shot at; arrest and charges set appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned.
The hard work is near complete. The only thing left is the fun. The weekend of May 4 promises to be a special one in the City of Orange as it promises three days of festival music, street dances, competitive boat racing and a special tribute to a local landmark. “On the heels of a […] The post Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned. appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession
BEAUMONT — An Orange man, previously convicted of murder, was sentenced to nearly three years in jail after lying on paperwork about his criminal past to acquire a weapon from a local pawnshop. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the result Tuesday, indicating U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone sentenced Michael Octavius Hampton to 33 months […] The post Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession appeared first on Orange Leader.
Beaumont ISD remembers crossing guard Bobby Frank
Beaumont — Marshall Middle School announced late Monday that Bobby Frank, a crossing guard that has worked at the corner of Dowlen Road and Westgate Drive since 2011 had died. The cause of death is unknown at this time, but Frank's Supervisor since 2018 Lt. Pamela Haynes and Marshall...
Fundraiser helping family of local man struck by vehicle in front yard; see how to help
PORT NECHES — A local man has a long road to recovery after he was struck last week by a vehicle while taking out garbage in Port Neches. Roger Sims, 25, suffered major injuries including a broken jaw in two places, broken leg and fractured vertebrae. He has already had two surgeries, one to place […] The post Fundraiser helping family of local man struck by vehicle in front yard; see how to help appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Orange Mound community rallies around young students after Saturday mass shooting
Early Monday morning, adults from around Orange Mound took to the steps of various elementary schools with pom poms and smiles. Just blocks away from the site of the mass shooting this past weekend, State Sen. London Lamar greeted the children walking into Hanley Academy and hugged the other adults surrounding her. ...
Driver leads police on 'low-speed' chase through Port Neches neighborhood
PORT NECHES, Texas — Residents of a Port Neches neighborhood looked on Sunday evening, as Nederland and Port Neches police rolled by in a "low-speed" chase down their usually quiet streets. "They really weren't driving that fast, you know? And he was making turns, and they were making turns...
H.S. Baseball - District 17-5A: Barbers Hill 6 PN-G 1 Final
Port Neches, Tx — The PN-G Indians put the pressure on for the final night of the regular season. The Indians must get revenge against the Eagles Friday in Barbers Hill to become co-district champs. The loss drops PN-G to 11-2 in District and Barbers Hill improves to 12-1.
Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details
BEAUMONT — Veterans living in the Golden Triangle are eligible for free, weekday transportation to and from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston for medical appointments. “We are thrilled to offer Veterans this new service, making it easier for them to get to the main VA in Houston for specialized medical care,” […] The post Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Area football stadium vandals sentenced to probation; forced to pay for damages
ORANGE — Two men who previously pleaded guilty to vandalism at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High school Football Stadium was sentenced Friday to five years deferred adjudicated probation. As a condition of probation they are required to pay the full amount of damages in restitution to the school district, which that did, Orange County Assistant District Attorney […] The post Area football stadium vandals sentenced to probation; forced to pay for damages appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 10-16
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from April 10 to April 16: April 10 Hector De La Parra-Reyes, 38, was arrested for warrants in the 2500 block of Twin City Highway. Larry Beavers, 54, was arrested for warrants in the 6700 block of Willow. A Theft was […] The post Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 10-16 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Community Christian School teams come out on top at state meet
For the first time in school history, Community Christian School won the TCAL (Texas Christian Athletic League) State Track Championship for the 1A Boys and the 1A Girls Division. The state meet was held in Houston at Cypress Christian School on Saturday. The boys team won with a total of 139 points, and the girls […] The post Community Christian School teams come out on top at state meet appeared first on Orange Leader.
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