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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.
RiverFest planning days of family fun, numerous attractions
PORT NECHES —This year’s RiverFest promises something for everyone. Held May 1 to May 5 at Port Neches Riverfront Park, the annual festival features Thunder on the Neches power boat races produced by John Schubert with NGK-F1 Powerboat Championship, live entertainment, a carnival, food and arts and craft vendors, among other attractions. The festival kicks […] The post RiverFest planning days of family fun, numerous attractions appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 8-21
Port Neches Police Department officers made the following arrests from April 8 to April 21: Andrew Barnett, 34, expired registration/license plate(s) and other agency warrant(s) Daniel Buck, 45, criminal mischief Rotier Daniels, 44, other agency warrant(s) Connor Ferguson, 18, Port Neches traffic warrant(s) James Bruno, 43, evading arrest/detention using vehicle or watercraft Jose Cantu, Jr., 45, […] The post Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 8-21 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Beverly Parker, wife of late state Senator Carl Parker dies
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beverly Parker, the wife of the late state Senator Carl Parker has died, according to her family. Parker died on Thursday afternoon after fighting cancer. Parker was admitted to MD Anderson on April 16, according to a statement from the family. A week later, she was...
Assessment team shares tornado damage totals, possible avenues for reimbursement
Data from the Port Arthur tornado that hit a section of the city April 10 sheds light on the damage and response. Jermey Houston, deputy chief at Port Arthur Police Department and emergency management coordinator for the city, said between the hours of 5 and 9 a.m. authorities received 39 emergency calls on 911 lines. […] The post Assessment team shares tornado damage totals, possible avenues for reimbursement appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Two Men Killed in Boat Collision with Yacht Near Boca Chita Key Identified
A tragic collision between a small boat and a yacht off Boca Chita Key claimed the lives of two men this past weekend. The deceased were identified as Jorge Marenco, 49, of Miami, and Jose Turcios, 51, from Beaumont, Texas, confirmed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as reported by NBC Miami.
Upgrades at Beaumont parks nearing completion
BEAUMONT — A couple of Beaumont parks are nearing completion after the city decided to give them a facelift as part of its capital improvement plan. One park getting a new addition is Rogers Park with a new dog park. The park is now weeks away from being ready...
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