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Port Arthur Census 2020

Port Arthur 2020: All In! One City! One Count!        

Hết Vào! Một Thành Phố! Một Đếm!   

 ¡Todos listos! ¡Una ciudad! ¡Un Conde!

Census Day: April 1, 2020

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What is the 2020 Census?

2020 Census Operational Adjustments due to COVID-19

  1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TXDPS and Transportation Security Travel Documents

    The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Transportation Security Administration has issued documents for persons traveling from affected areas for individuals traveling to Texas. Read on...

  2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mayor Thurman Bartie Issues STAY HOME-WORK SAFE Order

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

  3. Press Release: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-March 27, 2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding COVID-19 cases in Port Arthur, Texas. Read on...

  4. PSA: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department 3.27.2020

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding COVID-19 case in Groves, Texas. Read on...

  5. PRESS RELEASE UPDATE: Port Arthur Mayor Signs Amended Declaration

    Port Arthur Mayor, Thurman Bartie, has signed an Amended Declaration of Public Health Emergency for residents and businesses. Read on...

  6. PSA: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department

    Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding COVID-19. Read on...

  7. UPDATED ORDERS: Judge Branick issues Addendum to Sixth Amended Order

    March 26, 2020 County Judge Branick Public Health Emergency Orders for Jefferson County (See Alert above). Governor Abbott signs an Executive Order. Read on...
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  1. Main Calendar
  2. Committees, Boards, and Commissions

March 2020

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  1. Tue Mar. 31

    City Council Regular Meeting

  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.