City Council Recap-Port Arthur and Neighboring Citizens Speak, Water and Sewer Plans

The Port Arthur City Council met at 10:00 AM for Regular and Executive meetings on March 30, 2023, in City Hall Council Chambers. Among the business discussed, citizens and those from other cities took the opportunity to speak to City Council regarding an...

TxDOT Instructions for the South Texas State Fair, March 23--April 2, 2023

 The Texas Department of Transportation has provided driving instructions for all drivers on how to reach the fairgrounds safely around the ongoing construction and other commerce. 

Also, TXDOT Plans for 2050: Public Comment Welcome

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PAHD Reports Positive COVID Cases for Port Arthur and Mid County

For the time period of March 18-24, 2023, the City of Port Arthur Health Department is reporting twenty-two (22) COVID-19-positive cases for Port Arthur, Groves, Nederland, and Port Neches. 

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City of Port Arthur- Earth Day 2023 at the Downtown Pavilion Registration Link!

Please join the City of Port Arthur as we welcome Earth Day 2023! As we celebrate 125 years, our Quasquicentennial, we encourage all citizens to help us make a grand push to making Port Arthur Green! Just remember: A Green Earth Makes a Clean Earth!???? P...

Parks & Recreation Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt April 1, 2023

Get ready for springtime fun at the Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Port Arthur Recreation Division! Bring your camera because flashlights are provided..!??????

Press Release- 2023 Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt ???? 

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PAHD Primary Health Care Clinic Accepts New Patients

The City of Port Arthur Health Department is accepting new patients in its Primary Health Care Clinic, 2nd Floor, 449 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640. Clients must meet eligibility requirements. Please call (409) 983-8896 for more information.

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PAEDC Offers Youth Employment Program Application for 2023 HS Graduates

Port Arthur's Economic Development Corporation welcomes all eligible 2023 graduating students to apply for a summer job! Get your application in now!

All Port Arthur High School Seniors graduating in 2023 and are interested in a summer job can obt...

Port Arthur Readies For May Election

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Port Arthur Consolidated Strategy and Plan Summary DRAFT for 2023 Available March 10

Port Arthur citizens will be able to review the draft of the Consolidated Strategy and Plan Summary for 2023 beginning March 10, 2023.   

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The City of Port Arthur Is Heading Into Spring

The City of Port Arthur has events scattered throughout March, so please check the City's website and social media pages for updated City events... Today is the deadline for application for the 2023 Summer Jobs Program Summer Recreation/Playgroun...

Port Arthur Public Library Forms Partnership with Tax Preparer Organization

Message from the PAPL Director:

"It is my pleasure to announce that the Port Arthur Public Library has partnered up with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE).

The VITA/TCE Program will offer free tax-preparing s...

PAEDC Offering LSCPA Scholarship Program Application for 2023

Port Arthur's Economic Development Corporation welcomes all eligible students to apply for a scholarship toward education that will work -- from Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Get your application in now!

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

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