Order and Notice of a General Election-Port Arthur, Jefferson County, TX

Mayor Derrick Freeman, as authorized by the City Council, gives notice that a General/Joint Election be held in the City of Port Arthur, Texas, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Port Arthur residents wishing to partici...

Notice of Voting Order Priority

As required by Texas Election Code, please note the attached Notice of Voting Order Priority 7-7bf as required for the 2019 General Election Information. Additional details regarding candidate applications, certifications as well as future campaign financ...

National Prescription Takeback Day Event

The Port Arthur Health Department, as part of the Recovery Council of Southeast Texas’ Community Coalition Partnerships, is hosting a National Prescription Drug “Takeback” Event on April 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at the Port Arthur “Bob Bowers” ...

Summer Jobs Available Through Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation

The Port Arthur Economic Development Summer Youth Employment Program is open to students who are residents of the City of Port Arthur and 2019 graduates of High School. The goal of this Employment Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity t...

Port Arthur EDC Granting Scholarships

The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation has a scholarship available to five graduating high school seniors that are Port Arthur residents and have been accepted to attend Lamar State College Port Arthur for the following degree programs:

• Drafting
• H...

GLO Accepting Applications to Disburse $100 Million to Homeowner Reimbursement Program

The General Land Office has allocated $100 million in CDBG-DR funds to reimburse homeowners for up to $50,000 in out of pocket expenses to repair their Hurricane Harvey-damaged homes. There is no income requirement for this program; however, low to modera...

Port Acres Repair Update: West PA Road Wastewater Repair Complete

City Water crews have completed a  Phase II Project which encompassed manhole and wastewater line repairs for West Port Arthur Road. City Water Utility crews finished the sewer and wastewater line/manhole repairs on West Port Arthur Road. Please ...

Officer John H. Fontenette Promoted to Sergeant

In a small ceremony on April 22, 2019, Port Arthur Police Officer John H. Fontenette, surrounded by his family, friends, and coworkers was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He believes that he has a "Godly" duty to fulfill this promotion and loo...

2019 Southeast Texas Fair Housing Conference

Fair Housing – Where Are We Now? Learn about your  rights to affordable housing options that may be available at a free Fair Housing Conference on April 25, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Fair Housing Coalition of Southeast Te...