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9 hrs ago | KBTV Beaumont

Fire Destroys Home

Port Arthur Fire Crews are investigating a fire that completely destroyed a home early Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Wed Aug 06, 2008

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

All Power Nearly Restored

More than 27,600 of the 37,000 Entergy Texas customers left without electricity by Tropical Storm Edouard had power restored by late Tuesday, less than 12 hours after the storm made landfall on the Bolivar ...

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Related Topix: Bolivar Peninsula, TX, Beaumont Metro, Beaumont, TX

Tue Aug 05, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Port Arthur refinery shakes off Edouard

The Motiva Port Arthur Refinery had "minor temporary power issues" as the storm made landfall this morning but was largely unaffected and continues to operate, Shell said in a statement.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

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Entergy reports power outages

Entergy map showing power outages in Southeast Texas. UPDATED at 8:47 a.m.: The number of Entergy customers without power has grown to 23,967 and counting.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Mon Aug 04, 2008

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Port Arthur, Sabine Pass Prepare for Edouard

Emergency planners in Port Arthur say filled sandbags, loose sand and empty bags will be available for Sabine Pass residents at the old fire station at Highway 87 and Broadway.

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Related Topix: Sabine-Pass, TX, Beaumont Metro

Sun Aug 03, 2008

NewsChannel 8

Tropical Storm Edouard forms off Louisi

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and it's moving west along the Louisiana coast toward Texas.A tropical storm warning was in effect Sunday from the mouth of the ...

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Related Topix: Louise, TX, Beaumont Metro, Galveston, TX

KBMT

Services Set for Weekend Nederland Murder Victim

Funeral services have been set for the victim of a weekend shooting in Nederland.

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Related Topix: Nederland, TX, Port Neches, TX, Beaumont Metro

Sat Aug 02, 2008

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Names Of Port Arthur Shooting Victims Released

The Port Arthur Police Department released the names of two of the men who were involved the shooting early Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro, Port Neches, TX

Fri Aug 01, 2008

KFDM-TV Beaumont

KFDM Speaks With Port Arthur Shooting Suspect

A homeowner tells KFDM news he was protecting his life and property when he fired shots that killed a man and wounded a second person.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Thu Jul 31, 2008

KBTV Beaumont

Man Found Shot To Death In Port Arthur

Port Arthur police are investigating a homicide on the 3900 block of Lexington Avenue.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Wed Jul 30, 2008

KRGV

Salvation Army Continues Hurricane Dolly Relief

The Salvation Army of Texas has sent additional Canteens from across Texas to continue Hurricane Dolly relief efforts.

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Related Topix: Texas, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Dolly, Spring, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Corpus Christi Metro

Tue Jul 29, 2008

KYKR-FM

Sattler's Bond Set At $1 Million

A $1 million bond has been set on a Port Arthur man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife in Nederland Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro, Nederland, TX, Jefferson County, TX

Mon Jul 28, 2008

The Beaumont Enterprise

Calling all musicians: Lamar-Port Arthur launches new commercial music degree

Charles Cyprien sat at the black upright piano, fingers extended. Dressed all in black, he played with a sense of ease, fingers moving across the piano with familiarity and confidence.

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Related Topix: Vidor, TX, Beaumont Metro, Arts, Theater

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Family, Friends Mourn Death of Nationally Known DJ From Beaumont

Family and friends are mourning the death of a nationally known disc jockey from Southeast Texas.

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Related Topix: Beaumont, TX, Beaumont Metro

Sun Jul 27, 2008

The Beaumont Enterprise

Building up, tearing down on Port Arthur city agenda Tuesday

Tearing down about 150 Hurricane Rita-damaged homes is on the Port Arthur City Council agenda Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Sat Jul 26, 2008

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Four injured in Port Arthur explosion

Captain Michael Free of the Port Arthur Fire Department has updated information concerning the July 23 early morning explosion at Tubal Cain Marine on Old Ferry Road.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro, Explosion

Fri Jul 25, 2008

The Beaumont Enterprise

Sex case guidelines for cops under scrutiny after two suspensions

In the wake of two officers' unpaid suspensions, Beaumont police will look at new guidelines for busting prostitutes, a department official said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

Four Burned In Barge Fire

The Port Arthur Fire Department responded to an explosion and fire in a barge at Tubal Cain Marine on Old Ferry Road Three people were transported by EMS to St.

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Related Topix: Beaumont Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Explosion

Wed Jul 23, 2008

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Agencies Team Up To Crack Mid-County Armed Robbery Cases

Two robberies, in less than a month, at the same store, have police working hard to solve the case before the robbers strike again.

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Related Topix: Groves, TX, Beaumont Metro

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Three Injured in Barge Explosion

Three people have been hurt in a barge explosion in Port Arthur. The Port Arthur Fire Department says it responded to the explosion at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on a barge at Tubal Cain Marine Services at 8737 ...

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Related Topix: Explosion, Beaumont Metro

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Port Arthur, Texas is located in Jefferson County and is part of the Beaumont Metro Area. Zip codes in Port Arthur, TX include 77640, 77642, and 77641.

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