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Port Arthur, Texas is located in Jefferson County. Zip codes in Port Arthur, TX include 77640, 77642, and 77641. More Port Arthur information.

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1 hr ago | The Family Badge

TABC to crack down on underage drinking

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will be working with local law enforcement to conduct more Alcohol Compliance Checks over the next few months.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Beaumont Enterprise

Port Arthur man found guilty of firearms violations

A Port Arthur man faces 10 years in federal prison for an incident that happened during the 2008 Hurricane Gustav evacuation.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

KBMT

School Rezoning in Port Arthur Could Become Reality

Port Arthur parents with kids in elementary schools need to be aware of possible rezoning.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Beaumont Enterprise

Port Arthur designated a "strategic seaport"

November 16, 2009 Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:22 AM CST Last updated: November 16, 2009, 8:58 PM CST Port Arthur beat out 11 other Gulf ports - including mega ports in Houston and New Orleans - for designation as a "strategic seaport," officials announced Monday.

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The Family Badge

Army vet disappears from home near Orange

In late October Jay Dee Herrmann, 41, of Orangefield kissed his wife of 9 years, told her he loved her and would be back after he ran some errands, however, he was never heard from again.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

Ortiz To Run For Mayor

Former Port Arthur Mayor Oscar Ortiz will hold a news conference at 5:00 this afternoon where he is expected he will once again run for mayor.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

KBMT

Fire Destroys Vacant Port Arthur Home

While on the scene of the Durham's Market crash a 12 News photographer witnessed the start of a house fire that quickly was engulfed in flames.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

El Paso Times

6 hurt after vehicle hits TX meat market

Port Arthur police say six people were injured after a vehicle slammed into a meat market and they suspect the driver was intoxicated.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

KFDM-TV Beaumont

J.P. Bob Morgan officially announces he won't seek re-election

Jefferson County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bob Morgan has officially announced he won't be a candidate for re-election in the March, 2010 Democratic Primary.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

KBMT

Two Port Arthur Teens Indicted in Pepper Spray Crime

A Jefferson County Grand Jury has handed up indictments against two men in connection with robberies in which pepper spray was used against the victim.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

HomeSaleWizard.com

Home for Sale in Port Arthur, Texas

Description: Southern Colonial Mansion 3731 Lake Shore Drive, Port Arthur, Texas website portarthur.RLMCASTLE.com This landmark Southern Colonial home is located on three large lots, so close to the inter-coastal canal that you can see the ships go past.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Anna Melissa Tribune

Denison native recounts career as Air Force Chaplin

In 26 years, a Texoma native's career as an Air Force chaplain took him from homeland Texas to frozen Greenland to the tropics of the Philippines with a number of unexpected experiences along the way.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

Weekend Aggravated Robbery On Pleasure Island

Port Arthur police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday night on Pleasure Island.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Rare white opossum pops up in trap

When Pat Lavergne arrived Monday to empty the opossum trap on Kansas Avenue in Port Acres, at first she didn't know what she was looking at.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

KBMT

3 SETX Cities Must Approve Airport Annexation

The city of Beaumont is one of three cities that must give its approval before a portion of the airport may be annexed by the city of Nederland.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

City Of Nederland Looking For Annexation At Airport

The city of Nederland is looking to annex some property near the Southeast Texas Regional Airport.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

Late Night Shooting In Port Arthur

A 25-year old man is hospitalized following a shooting in Port Arthur. Police were called to the Prince Hall Apartments just before midnight last night about shots being fired.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Your tax bill is in the mail

From Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector - Miriam Johnson, Tax Assessor-Collector for Jefferson County, announced the mailing of the 2009 Jefferson County tax bills.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

KBMT

Port Arthur Club Shooting Leaves Owner Wounded

Port Arthur police are investigating a shooting at a night club which left the club owner wounded.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

KFDM-TV Beaumont

Port Arthur woman expecting quadruplets

A Port Arthur family is preparing to welcome not one, not two, not three, but four newborns.

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