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Port Arthur has First Death related to COVID-19 April 6, 2020

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2020 Census Operational Adjustments due to COVID-19

  1. PRESS RELEASE UPDATE: Port Arthur Mayor Signs Extension of STAY HOME-WORK SAFE Order

    Port Arthur Mayor, Thurman Bartie, has signed an Extended STAY HOME-WORK SAFE Order for all Port Arthur residents. Read on...

  2. URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department Nederland, TX 4.06.2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Nederland, Texas, as of April 6, 2020. Read on...

  3. URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Groves, TX 4.06.2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Groves, Texas, as of April 6, 2020. Read on...

  4. URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department -Port Arthur 4.06.2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 6, 2020. Read on...

  5. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Announces First COVID-Related Death

    The City of Port Arthur is saddened to announce that one of our own has succumbed to the harmful effects of COVID-19. We mourn this loss of life, and encourage all of our citizens to please stay safe. Read on...

  6. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Parks and Recreation-Playground Equipment

    The Parks and Recreation Department has issued "No-Play" zone for City parks and open spaces. Read on...

  7. URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department 4.05.2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 5, 2020. Read on...
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  1. Main Calendar
  2. Committees, Boards, and Commissions

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  1. Tue Apr. 7

    City Council Special Meeting (Telephonic & Videoconference, See Agenda For Instructions)

  2. Tue Apr. 14

    City Council Special Executive Meeting (Closed Session)

  3. Tue Apr. 14

    City Council Regular Meeting

  4. Tue Apr. 28

    City Council Regular Meeting (**Dates And Times Are Subject To Change)
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  1. Casting


    Every Fisherman Needs Bait



    Use a cast net to catch live mullet, mud minnows and baby croakers for your next adventure on the water. The Port Arthur area is well known for great fishing year round.