FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Testing Offered Three Days in June

May 29, 2020

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE FROM THE PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT 

The Port Arthur Health Department has partnered with Riceland HealthCare to provide COVID-19 test for individuals who want to be tested. Testing will take place on 3 separate...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 5.28.2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 28, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Today, May 28, 2020 the City of Port Arthur Health Department...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department- Port Neches, TX 5.28.2020

May 28, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding a Coronavirus case in Port Neches, Texas, as of May 28, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PORT NECHES, TX

Today, May 28, 2020 the City of P...

Community Development Block Grants Revisions Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

May 28, 2020

The City of Port Arthur Community Development Block Grants has had to revise the timelines, as well as some service changes in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Citizens are encouraged to review the documents below and to participate in the gran...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 5.27.2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 27, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Today, May 27, 2020 the City of Port Arthur Health Department...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Groves, TX 5.27.2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Groves, Texas, as of May 27, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Today, May 27, 2020, The City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County ...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Groves, TX 5.26.2020

May 26, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Groves, Texas, as of May 26, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Today, May 26, 2020, The City of Port Arthur and Jeffe...

Reopening: CDC Guidance to Clean and Disinfect Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, Homes

The Centers for Disease Control has issued the guidelines on SAFELY cleaning your homes and when opening public places. These guidelines are necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic and should be followed to protect all citizens. As part of the guidelines f...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department- Port Neches, TX 5.23.2020

May 23, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding a Coronavirus case in Port Neches, Texas, as of May 23, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PORT NECHES, TX

Today, May 23, 2020 the City of P...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Abbott Terminates Air Travel Restrictions 5.21.2020

May 18, 2020

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has lifted quarantine restrictions for those traveling by airplane throughout Texas. Beginning today, May 21, 2020, travelers are no longer required to quarantine themselves when landing in our state. A link to the c...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department Nederland, TX 5.20.2020

May 20, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding a Coronavirus case in Nederland, Texas, as of May 20, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

NEDERLAND, TX

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORD...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COVID-19 Testing Sites Available

May 18, 2020

The City of Port Arthur is working with a company to provide free testing for the citizens of Port Arthur.  Until this process is completed, here is a list of other facilities that are currently providing COVID-19 and/or antibody test...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Groves, TX 5.18.2020

May 18, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Groves, Texas, as of May 18, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS ISSUED BY THE...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX Correction for 5.16.2020

May 18, 2020

***Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, for May 16, 2020.

*** This case was inadvertently omitted from the posting for Saturday May 16, 2020.

Please note that P...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 5.17.2020

May 17, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 15, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 5.15.2020

May 15, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 15, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur TX 5.14.2020

May 14, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 14, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 5.13.2020

May 13, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 13, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we...

Urgent Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX for May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 12, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Happy Mother's Day!

The City of Port Arthur wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and guardians!

The following links are guidelines to the reopening of businesses as issued by Governor Greg Abbott. These guidelines are a portion of the guidelines set by the Gov...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX for May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of May 2, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent that we c...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Municipal Court Judge Issues Amended Order

Please find attached an amended Emergency Order from Judge Morrison amending the date for in-person proceedings from May 8, 2020 to June 1, 2020. All defendants should continue to utilize the following options to handle their citations:

• · by mai...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Reports Fourth COVID-Related Death May 3, 2020

May 3, 2020

Port Arthur Reports Fourth Death Related to COVID-19

It is with great sadness that the City of Port Arthur Health Department (PAHD) is reporting the fourth COVID-19 related death of a resident of Port Arthur. The City of Port Arthur is saddened ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mayor Bartie Signs 4th Amended STAY HOME -WORK SAFE Order

Mayor Thurman Bartie has signed a 4th Amended STAY HOME - WORK SAFE Order for Port Arthur, in conjunction with Governor Abbott’s report on reopening Texas. The guidelines that Mayor Bartie, and Governor Abbott, have provided are outlined in the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Restaurant and Business Guidelines-Reopening Port Arthur: Phase I

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has developed a report of his plan to reopen Texas, giving strict guidelines on the safe opening of Texas economy. In the report, Governor Abbott outlines the standards for restaurants and other business operations regarding soc...

UPDATED ORDERS (Modified): Gov. Abbott Opening Texas; Judge Branick's 8th Amended Order

April 27, 2020 

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued an Eighth Amended Emergency Order for Jefferson County, which includes all Orders issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Strike Force to Open Texas Report. The report outline...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 4.27.2020

April 27, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 27, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent tha...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 4.24.2020

April 24, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 24, 2020.

Please note that Port Arthur’s cases of positive COVID-19 are climbing. It is urgent tha...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Notice from the City of Port Arthur - COVID-19 Testing Available Now

Call the Regional Call Center, whether you are experiencing symptoms or not! Let’s STOP the spread! Dial (409) 550-2536, M--F, 8 AM--8 PM.

Read on...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 4.23.2020

April 23, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 23, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS ISSU...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 4.22.2020

April 22, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 22, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS ISSU...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Reports First COVID-Related Death for Nederland, Texas

April 21, 2020

First COVID-19 Related Death for Nederland, Texas

It is with great sadness that the City of Port Arthur Health (PAHD) and Jefferson County Health Departments are reporting the first COVID-19 related death in a resident of Nederland. ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Reports Third COVID-Related Death

April 21, 2020

Port Arthur Reports Third Death Related to COVID-19

It is with great sadness that the City of Port Arthur Health Department (PAHD) is reporting the third COVID-19 related death of a resident of Port Arthur.

The individual was a Hispanic male b...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 and Census 2020 - Determining Factors

April 21, 2020

Census 2020 and COVID-19: Determining the effects

Right in the middle of one of the most historic population counts in the nation’s history—the 2020 Census—our world is overwhelmed by a deadly pandemic—...

Public Service Announcement: Is it Time for Your Newborn's Vaccination?

April 20, 2020

The Port Arthur Health Department is offering vaccinations to newborns ages 2, 4, and 6 months, by appointment, only. To Schedule an appointment, please contact the Health Department at (409) 983-8815, or (409) 983-8874. Walk-ins will not be...

URGENT: Notice from the Port Arthur Health Department-Port Arthur, TX 4.19.2020

April 19, 2020

Please read the attached notice from the Port Arthur Health Department regarding Coronavirus cases in Port Arthur, Texas, as of April 19, 2020.

NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS ISSU...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur Reports Second COVID-Related Death

Port Arthur Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19

April 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that the City of Port Arthur Health Department (PAHD) is reporting the second COVID-19 related death of a resident in Port Arthur.

The individual was an African Amer...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement Relating to COVID-19 Testing

April 17, 2020

As a matter of clarification, the City of Port Arthur Health Department is not offering testing for COVID-19. Jefferson County currently manages a drive-thru location at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport in collaboration with local health aut...

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

April 6, 2020

Port Arthur Reports First Death Related to COVID-19

April 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that the City of Port Arthur Health Department (PAHD) is reporting the first COVID-19 related death of a Port Arthur resident. 

The gentleman was...

PUBLIC REMINDER - Census Day! Please Remember Port Arthur Census 2020: All In!

Today is CENSUS 2020 DAY!! The Port Arthur Census 2020: All In! One City! One Count! is counting on YOU! Go to my2020census.gov while you’re at home. The Census Bureau posted this morning that the Census needs all of us to complete the Census fo...

MEDICAL UPDATE 2 COVID-19: Regional Call Center and Webpage, Medical Protocols for Southeast Texas

The Southeast Texas Regional Public Information Divisions, and the Medical Community have started a unified website for all Southeast Texans, sharing trusted information. Since the onset of COVID-19, Public Information offices and local health associates ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Arthur City Council Passes Local Public Health Orders

The Port Arthur City Council approved the declaration of a Public Health Emergency - ORDINANCE NO. 20-23 -, and an Ordinance prohibiting Community Gatherings - ORDINANCE NO. 20-24 - in a unanimous vote in the March 17 meeting. In order to meet with curren...

PSA: Port Arthur Public Library Offers Curbside Pickup!

Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 the Port Arthur Public Library will begin offering curbside item pickup. Curbside pickup will be available Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:00 am - 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Place an item on hold through your ...

U. S. CENSUS RESPONSE UPDATE: Port Arthur Census 2020 All In! One City! One Count!

March 19, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Census Bureau has had to make some changes to the general operations to safeguard workers and residents. Some of the changes also affect group housing counts and other counts with regard to st...

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

What is the 2020 Census? Census 101

The 2020 Census has kicked off, and the City of Port Arthur is ready to make the stand and count every citizen in Port Arthur. As a partner to the U. S. Census Bureau, we will be working to make sure our community is acc...

Construction Update: Motiva Project Street Closure-Phase 2

The Motiva "Imagine Port Arthur" Project is well underway and the City is excited about the revitalization and development in our downtown area! The project has moved into the second phase of repairs, as well as the extended the street closure, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Parks & Recreation Posts New Hours, Cancels League Play

ATTENTION ALL PARKS AND RECREATION PATRONS: