Showcasing Your Heritage in the Quasquicentennial Cultural Heritage Showcase!

Showcase your heritage! Port Arthur is fortunate to have a highly diverse blend of cultures that make up the city’s population. Since the city was chartered, Port Arthur has evolved into a melting pot of rich culture, with families settling here...

Port Arthur Public Library Wants to Help Brush Up Your Computer Skills

Ever felt like you needed to know how to use the commands in the ribbon above your Word document? Well, the Port Arthur Public Library is offering computer classes every Thursday from 6 pm to 7 pm in October to help you learn about:

? Introduction to Compu...

Port Arthur, Get Ready for Holiday Downtown 2023!

Mayor Bartie Invites All to the 2023 Holiday Downtown!  

The Port Arthur Downtown Holiday Planning Committee is officially kicking off the season by opening an invite to the 2023 Holiday Downtown to vendors, parade entrants, and...

PAHD Reports 56 Positive COVID-19-Cases from September 13-18, 2023

From September 13 - 18, the City of Port Arthur Health Department is reporting 56 COVID-19-positive cases for Port Arthur, Groves, Nederland, and Port Neches.

Please contact the PAHD for questions at 409-983-8800 (main line), or (409) 983-8832. Staff are h...

Jefferson County Judge Branick Extends Burn Ban Until Further Notice

Jefferson County Judge Branick has extended the notice of a burn ban for all of Jefferson County until further notice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[9-18-2023]

Contact: Verenice Rosales

Jefferson County, Texas

Judge Jeff Branick Maintains Burn Ban Following ESD/VFD R...

Port Arthur Fire Introduces New Lifesaving Equipment

The Port Arthur Fire Department has received lifesaving equipment for Fire Station #3 in the Port Acres area. 

According to Fire Chief Benson, 

"The AutoPulse devices added to Port Arthur Fire Department have been beneficial in managi...

Lamar State College-Port Arthur Offering Training in Just 10 Weeks -Update-

The Port Arthur refinery industry is looking for a few good carpenters. Lamar State College Port Arthur is providing the necessary training in just 10 weeks! For Port Arthur residents, this training may be free... Contact Lamar State College-Port Arthur a...

Storytime Tuesdays With the Port Arthur Public Library

Please join the Port Arthur Public Library every Tuesday for a literacy series featuring Storytime around the World! 

Read on...

PRESS RELEASE: Celebration of the Cajun Capital of Texas!

Port Arthur's Cajun roots run deep. The City of Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Convention and Visitor's Bureau invite the public to celebrate Port Arthur's designation as the Cajun Capital of Texas!

Port Arthur is the official ...

Public Service Announcement-Water Utility Payment Changes

The Port Arthur Water Utility Billing Division is transitioning to a new payment system. Please note the changes and payment choices. We understand that this is an inconvenience, however, the new payment system will be available by October 2023. We thank ...

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 ...

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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