Construction Project: Streets

The City Council approved a contract (PR21089) with Infrastructure Management Services for the use of "X-ray" equipment undertaking a condition and sub-structure analysis for streets that are in need of repair throughout the City. Public Works, ...

Construction Update: Half-Block Austin Avenue Street Closure

The Motiva "Imagine Port Arthur" Project is underway and the City is excited about the revitalization and development in our downtown area! Along with this promising project, there will be street closures for our citizens beginning December 9, 2...

Parks & Recreation Announces Breakfast With Santa!

The Parks & Recreation Department will share its first Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Amos J. Evans Multipurpose Center for our youngest citizens, grades Pre-K through 3rd. Please RSVP to 409-983-8154 to receive your Golden Ticket! 

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Press Release: Register With STAN

The Port Arthur Fire Department would like to encourage all citizens to register with STAN, the Southeast Texas Alerting Network. STAN is a messaging and notification system that keeps residents informed about emergencies and other important events. It is...

Port Arthur Census 2020 Kick-off: All In! One City! One Count!

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with the U. S. Census Bureau to support the 2020 Census! Join us in the Kick-off celebration at 7:30 PM, on December 14, 2019, at the Downtown Pavilion! As a partner, we will be working to make sure our co...

Public Service Announcement: 2020 CDBG Program Public Notice

The City of Port Arthur's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is now accepting proposals from non-profit organizations and interested individuals. Funds are available for eligible activities which meet at least one of the following national p...

City of Port Arthur's Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade

The City of Port Arthur invites all to come out and join in celebrating the holiday season with a tree lighting and its annual Lighted Holiday Parade. A tree lighting ceremony will highlight the beginning of the City's holiday celebrations on December 3, ...

NOTICE: Port Arthur Health Department: Flu Shots Available

The Port Arthur Health Department held its annual Drive-thru Flu Clinic for individuals aged 19 and older on October 26, however, flu season is an important time for all individuals, and exposure to the disease may become fatal for those suffering from a ...

Parks & Recreation Offers Free Lifeguard Training

The City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Department is offering free water skills training for citizens. In addition, for those participants who successfully pass all classes, and agree to work with the City's Aquatics program during the summer and fo...