Public Service Message from the Port Arthur Fire Department

Have a safe and Happy July 4th!

^{NOTE: The Port Arthur Fire Department would like to remind everyone that the use of fireworks within City boundaries is prohibited by City ordinance and may result in a citation which can carry a fine of $50 to $2000. Be awa...}

The City of Port Arthur Co-hosts the 2022 July 4th Celebration!

Lamar State College-Port Arthur, the City of Port Arthur, and Motiva are inviting you to the July 4th Celebration 2022! Bring the family out to enjoy music, gaming, balloon artists, a photo booth, and much more!! Fireworks start at 9:15 PM!  🎇🎆

Messa...

PAHD Reports Positive COVID Infections for June 30, 2022

The Port Arthur Health Department is reporting the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Please note that COVID Vaccinations are now available for infants through adult. The Health Department is reporting twenty-six COVID-19 positive cases ...

NOTICE: Additional Lane Closure on US69 June 30th and July 5, 2022

NOTICE FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PAHD Reports 46 Positive COVID Infections for June 29, 2022

The Port Arthur Health Department is reporting the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Please note that COVID Vaccinations are now available for infants through adult. The Health Department is reporting forty-six COVID-19 positive cases f...

Port Arthur Public Library and Friends Hosted a Genealogy Event June 27

On Monday, June 27, the Port Arthur Public Library held a mini workshop for the entire family in conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge "Oceans of Possibilities." Genealogy Curator, KYmberly Keeton, MLS., C. A. Ph D. UNT Student, was the ...

The City of Port Arthur Closed for July 4th Holiday on Monday

City Hall and city services will not be available on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Services will resume on Tuesday, July 5th.  🎇🎆 Please contact us for all emergency calls by dialing 911. All non-emergency calls may be directed...

PAHD Reports 92 Positive COVID Infections for June 27, 2022

The Port Arthur Health Department is reporting the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Please note that COVID Vaccinations are now available for infants through adult. The Health Department is reporting ninety-two COVID-19 positive cases ...

US69/SH73 Turbine Update #2: Northern Two Cloverleaf Quadrants - Closure is Tuesday, June 28

TxDOT has announced that it will close the northern two cloverleaves on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Be prepared for delays, plan your routes accordingly, and watch for slower/stopped vehicles. Printable copies of the planned detours (with directional arrows) ...

NOTICE: Intent To Issue Certificates of Obligation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas (the "City") will meet in person at 9:30 a.m. on August 16, 2022, to authorize the issuance of the City's certificates of obligation.

Flood Preparedness: What Port Arthurans Need To Know

Hurricane Preparedness- An Emergency Management Must for Southeast Texas Families

The Hurricane Season runs from June 1st through November 30th every year. The National Hurricane Center, however, has moved the beginning of the season to late May, making hurricane preparedness significant for Port Arthur's Emergency Management ...

Public Works Streets Program Projects: April - August 2022

The Public Works Streets Division has begun work to repair, or reconstruct, damaged city streets and roadways. Internally, some repair has been accomplished through asphalt resurfacing; other reconstruction projects will be bid to private contractors.

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