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“They’re gonna have to scrape me off the field.” - Wade Phillips
After 50-plus years in the coaching business, the former Super Bowl champion is still going strong.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Throughout a storied coaching career spanning 51 years, Wade Phillips has seen it all. The Southeast Texas native has been a head coach at the highest levels of professional football, won a Super Bowl and impacted the lives of countless athletes. Yet after....
The Bulldogs opened the 2024 season — and the Scott Rich era — with a standout victory over Lumberton.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Nederland Bulldogs began the 20124 campaign, and Scott Rich era, on the right note with a 37-0 win at home over the Lumberton Raiders, Aug. 30. Senior halfback Hubert Thomas was the star of the night and appeared to already be in midseason form with a 2...
Three more names have been added to a slowly growing list of homeless coalition advisory committee members.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Three more names have been added to a slowly growing list of homeless coalition advisory committee members. On Tuesday council approved adding Clifton Batiste and Ladonna Anderson to the group at the request of Councilman Willie “Bae” Lewis and Michelle...
Spindletop Center has announced the promotion of Darby Reed-Pilant to the position of Director of Central Region Adult Mental Health for Spindletop Center.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BEAUMONT — Spindletop Center has announced the promotion of Darby Reed-Pilant to the position of Director of Central Region Adult Mental Health for Spindletop Center. As a leading provider in the field of clinical psychology and mental health services, Re...
A Raleigh, North Carolina woman has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BEAUMONT — A Raleigh, North Carolina woman has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Tahshyria Allen, 31, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen money and was sentenced t...
The Southeast Texas Educational Development Foundation approved a vote to award more than $9,000 to nine students from Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College Port Arthur at Thursday’s board meeting.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southeast Texas Educational Development Foundation approved a vote to award more than $9,000 to nine students from Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College Port Arthur at Thursday’s board meeting. The funds are distribut...
Local country music fans will be in for a treat when the legendary Willie Nelson brings his talents to Southeast Texas in October.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Local country music fans will be in for a treat when the legendary Willie Nelson brings his talents to Southeast Texas in October. The 91-year-old is bringing his Willie Nelson & Family Tour to Doggett Ford Park Pavilion in Beaumont, Oct. 20. Tickets go on....
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Zachry Industrial in connection with the February death of an employee.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Zachry Industrial in connection with the February death of an employee. Yukiko Nakao, 29, of Port Arthur was killed while working a skid steer with equipment in the industrial accident on Feb. 16 a...
The Port of Port Arthur has named Andy Powell as Deputy Director.
The Port of Port Arthur has named Andy Powell as Deputy Director. Powell brings decades of maritime industry experience to the port, most recently holding leadership positions within G2 Ocean and its predecessor companies, Star Shipping and Grieg Star, in Atlanta, Georgia. His global management expe...
A man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in Louisiana was arrested by Port Arthur Police and US Marshals at his work in Groves.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A man charged with two counts of first-degree murder was arrested by Port Arthur Police and US Marshals at his work in Groves, Aug. 29. According to Port Arthur PD, Sheltren Terel Tucker, 38, was taken into custody by officers at Total. Tucker is charged wi...
A Port Arthur man was sentenced on Thursday to 60 years in prison in connection with two counts of injury to a child in which a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome died from malnutrition.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Port Arthur man was sentenced on Thursday to 60 years in prison in connection with two counts of injury to a child in which a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome died from malnutrition. A jury in Judge Raquel West’s 252nd District Court sentenced Jaylin L...
The four-year-old child, King Dewey, was described as emaciated and weighed 19 pounds at his death. He had no pulse and was not breathing when emergency personnel arrived May 31, 2022.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... First responders arriving at the Richmond Avenue home in response to a possible cardiac arrest were met with the sight of a severely malnourished special needs boy. The four-year-old child, King Dewey, was described as emaciated and weighed 19 pounds at his...
The big guys in the trenches rarely get the recognition they deserve — meet PN-G offensive lineman and University of Texas commit Jackson Christian.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 310 pounds, Jackson Christian is typically the most physically imposing player every time he steps onto a football field. He’s incredibly strong, has a high motor and intense competitive spirit. Port Neches-Groves’ s...
It would be easy for PN-G to get complacent after winning their first state title in decades, but the program is locked in entering 2024.
Find out whether the purple and white could go back-to-back in our season preview, available online and in the latest edition of the PA News.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Everyone knows banners hang forever — the Port Neches-Groves faithful are still riding the high of their team’s first state football championship since 1974. Now nearly a year removed from the historic title game, the PN-G Indians are looking for more. ...
The name of a man who was found dead behind a vacant building in Port Arthur last week has been released.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The name of a man who was found dead behind a vacant building in Port Arthur last week has been released. Justice of the Peace Joseph Guillory II identified the deceased as Rickey Webb of Port Arthur. Services for Webb, 47, are pending at Hannah Funeral Hom...
Port Arthur ISD is transitioning towards a cashless online ticketing and transaction system to streamline operations and provide more convenience for families.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Port Arthur ISD is transitioning towards a cashless online ticketing and transaction system to streamline operations and provide more convenience for families. The district will use a hybrid cash and online ticketing system until Sep. 30. After this date, a...
Bechtel and Lamar State College Port Arthur are working on yet another project to prepare the upcoming workforce.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bechtel and Lamar State College Port Arthur are working on yet another project to prepare the upcoming workforce. The newest venture is a six-week program for structural steel ironworkers and another one for pipefitters. Graduates of the program will earn N...
A charity bike ride tour that raises money for various causes while showcasing the sights in Groves and Southeast Texas is canceled for this year.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... GROVES — A charity bike ride tour that raises money for various causes while showcasing the sights in Groves and Southeast Texas is canceled for this year. Barbara Edington, organizer of Tour de Groves, said it was an extremely tough decision to make to c...
The Nederland Bulldogs are looking to rebound in their first year under new head coach Scott Rich.
Find out how he’s impacting the team in our season preview, now available online and in the latest edition of the Port Arthur News.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... STORY BY CHRIS MOORE For the first time in seven years, a new head coach will lead the Bulldogs onto the field opening day of the 2024 football season. In February, former Katy High School assistant coach Scott Rich took over the program that went 4-7 last....
The Titans’ roster is loaded with Division I talent. Will this be the season they finally make it to the promised land?
Catch our Port Arthur Memorial season preview here.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... STORY BY CHRIS MOORE Around the Memorial Titans’ facility, one phrase is heard more frequently than any other: Win the last game of the season. Coaches and players can be heard uttering the phrase when talking about goals for the upcoming fall. By Memoria...
No matter what school you cheer for, get ready for Friday night lights with our football preview in the latest edition of the Port Arthur News!
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A 50-year-old Galveston man was indicted this week for allegedly bringing a 15-year-old female to a hotel for s*x that he met on social media. The female reportedly got free from the man by running down Intestate 10 while screaming for help.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A 50-year-old Galveston man was indicted this week for allegedly bringing a 15-year-old female to a hotel for s*x that he met on social media. The female reportedly got free from the man by running down Intestate 10 while screaming for help. Authorities con...
Congratulations to Beacon Security for being voted Best Home Security by the Port Arthur News and panews.com readers in the Best of the Best 2024 contest.
Southeast Texas native and two-time world champion drag racer Coleman Roddy waited nearly 40 years to be inducted into the National Hot Rod Association Hall of Fame.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Southeast Texas native and two-time world champion drag racer Coleman Roddy waited nearly 40 years to be inducted into the National Hot Rod Association Hall of Fame. Thankfully, the wait for his latest award didn’t take nearly as long. The local legend re...
On Thursday at 4:42 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 8 p.m.
Groves Police blotter – Calls and arrests from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20 Aug. 14 Eliezer Miranda, 42, was arrested for warrants in the 6000 block of Jackson. Aug. 15 Phillip Holmes, 36, was arrested for warra...
The student, age 15, is charged with terroristic threat and is in custody at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NEDERLAND — A Nederland High School student was taken into custody Wednesday night in connection with a threat made toward the school. The student, age 15, is charged with terroristic threat and is in custody at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center. ...
Congratulations to Figueroa's Welding Wear for being voted Best Work/FRC Clothing by the Port Arthur News readers in the Best of 2024 contest.
Congratulations to The Car Cave for being voted Best Mechanic and Transmission Shop by the Port Arthur News readers in the Best of 2024 contest.
The shooting took place in the early morning hours of Aug. 10 at Beverly Place Apartments, 5307 Gulfway Drive, Groves.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted 19-year-old Vonzelle Dominique Hall in connection with the fatal shooting of Jesus Garcia, 18. The shooting took place in the early morning hours of Aug. 10 at Beverly Place Apartments, 5307 Gulfway Drive, Groves.....
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Visit The Crows Nest this holiday season.
Get ready for Halloween and Fall with cute decorations from The Crows Nest.
Fall and Halloween decor is available at The Crows Nest located at 1125 Dallas St. in Port Neches.
Stop on over at The Crows Nest at 1125 Dallas St. in Port Neches for your Halloween and Fall Decorations.
