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Sheriff’s Office IDs man found dead in rollover Jeep crash
VIDOR — Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Monday to the 1500 block of Texla Road in Vidor in reference to a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a Jeep rolled over onto the passenger side of the vehicle. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of the […] The post Sheriff’s Office IDs man found dead in rollover Jeep crash appeared first on Port Arthur News.
REHAB grant program helps 85 to 100 homeowners with up to $25K for home repairs
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Three weeks after an EF-2 tornado slammed into Port Arthur, Southeast Texans continue to endure severe weather. A Port Arthur man is hoping to get help with repairs after a second tree damaged parts of his property following Thursday's thunderstorms. Jake Johnson, of Port Arthur,...
Severe weather leads to cancelation of Port Neches RiverFest fun on Thursday
Due to adverse weather conditions and strong winds, “we regret to inform you that tonight’s Riverfest festival has been canceled.” That was the announcement made Thursday as rough weather continued to sweep through Port Arthur, Mid County and beyond. “Our utmost priority is the safety and well-being of all attendees, and we are diligently working […] The post Severe weather leads to cancelation of Port Neches RiverFest fun on Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
West entrance of Old Highway 90 from I-10 access road closed due to drainage structure damage
ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — Orange County Road and Bridge has closed the west entrance of Old Highway 90 from I-10 access road to east of the Sandy Creek crossing. This closure is due to damage sustained to the drainage structure, according to a release from the Orange County Engineering Department.
Southeast Texas World War II Veteran turns 100
BEAUMONT, Texas — Growing up, Sam Preston Davis enjoyed hunting, basketball, and tennis but in the army, it was his love of motor vehicles that got him a spot on a B-29 Superfortress. "It was amazing, and you couldn't believe a plane could be as big as a B-29,"...
Yelling, name calling part of recent Groves council meeting
GROVES — A raised voice and some name calling took over a portion of a recent Groves City Council meeting when the mayor removed a member from a service board. Mayor Chris Borne approved the appointment of Ward 4 Councilwoman Rhonda Dugas as the ex officio member of the Planning and Zoning Commission approximately two […] The post Yelling, name calling part of recent Groves council meeting appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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