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Storms drench Southeast Texas Thursday morning, leaving street flooding behind
BEAUMONT, Texas — A line of heavy storms is passing through Southeast Texas Thursday morning bringing heavy rain and possible high winds. The threat for flash flooding is high especially near our rivers, creeks, and bayous that have already been swollen. An 18 wheeler has lost its load in...
Lady Panthers sweep past Vidor
ANAHUAC — The Liberty Lady Panthers just keep winning, and they took the opening series in the Class 4A Region III Bi-district round with an impressive sweep of the Vidor Lady Pirates. In the opening game, the Lady Panthers Abby Vickers homered and drove in four runs as Liberty...
Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 22-28
Port Neches Police Department officers made the following arrests from April 22 to April 28: Kenneth Mayfield, Jr., 30, terroristic threat and fail to identify Ashton Emerson, 18, walked on roadway where sidewalks provided and minor in possession of tobacco Terry Willett, 31, other agency warrant(s) Leonard Scypion, 45, possession of a controlled substance David […] The post Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 22-28 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Arthur man found guilty in connection to mother’s death
A Port Arthur man was found guilty in the 2020 death of his elderly mother. A jury in Judge John Stevens’ Criminal District courtroom found Alan Roy Hartzel, 50, guilty Thursday of injury to an elderly individual. Sentencing will be held Friday. Hartzel shared a home in the 2900 block of 5th Street with his […] The post Port Arthur man found guilty in connection to mother’s death appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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.
A Burst of Flavor Has Arrived! SONIC Reimagines a Summer Favorite with All-New Orange Cloudsicle Slush Float
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024-- SONIC® Drive-In is kicking off the summer season with the debut of the limited-time, perfectly on-trend Orange Cloudsicle Slush Float and the extra flavorful Cheesy Bacon SONIC Stack Cheeseburger. Starting May 6, guests can experience these delicious items at SONIC locations nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502571439/en/ SONIC’s new Orange Cloudsicle Slush Float is a new spin on a summer classic and features the sweet and tangy flavor of orange cloudsicle flavored slush loaded with orange vanilla flavor bubbles and topped with a sweet, creamy cloud of soft serve and even more orange vanilla flavor bubbles. (Photo: Business Wire)
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.
Some Nederland residents facing serious drainage issues following Thursday's rains
NEDERLAND, Texas — Heavy storms passed through Southeast Texas Thursday morning left residents living along Hill Terrace Dr. in Nederland with some serious drainage issues to deal with. Neighbors say that the constant rain is making matters worse. Homeowners Candi and James Knowles say that debris inside the culverts...
DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim
Law enforcement is continuing to search for the next of kin of a man who was killed when he was struck by a car on the highway last week. A representative of the Texas Department of Public Safety said they will release the identity when it is available. No charges will be filed in the […] The post DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim appeared first on Orange Leader.
Beaumont Police update investigation following Port Neches pedestrian’s death
BEAUMONT — Charges have not been filed on a driver who was involved in a recent fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred near the county jail. “According to the investigator, it could take months to receive subpoenaed records,” Beaumont Police Officer Carol Riley said. The driver of a black Chrysler involved in the crash was arrested on […] The post Beaumont Police update investigation following Port Neches pedestrian’s death appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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