Port Arthur Runoff Election: Early Voting Begins Monday

Early Voting for the June 24, 2023 Runoff Election begins Monday, June 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Voters may make exercise their right to vote at two locations: Port Arthur City Hall, and at the Port Arthur Public Library.

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Port Arthur's Second Issue of In Touch, In Tune Newsletter

The City of Port Arthur has published the second issue of the Port Arthur Newsletter, In Touch, In Tune! Read all about department updates and the city's Quasquicentennial events!

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City of Port Arthur's First Annual Women Veterans Day Recognition

The City of Port Arthur City Council and Quasquicentennial Committee, along with the Port Arthur Education Foundation, and Port Arthur LNG will honor and recognize 75 years of the Women Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 2023, at the Downtown Pavi...

PAHD Reports Positive COVID Cases for Port Arthur and Mid County

From June 1-6, 2023, the City of Port Arthur Health Department is reporting COVID-19-positive cases for Port Arthur, Groves, Nederland, and Port Neches.  There are nineteen (19) COVID-19-positive cases for this period.  

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Port Arthur City Council Recap: Regular Meeting - June 6, 2023

Port Arthur City Council met at a regular meeting in City Council, 5th Floor Chamber on June 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM. Among the Resolutions passed, a proclamation for the Women Veterans of Port Arthur was read and a presentation covered the General Land Offic...

Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Lunch in the Park and More!

Community members are invited to join the City of Port Arthur and Shane Sinegal, Precinct 3 Commissioner, at the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse to raise the Juneteenth Flag at 525 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX, on Thursday, June 08, 2023, at 10:30 am....

Port Arthur Police Department Promotions, Oath of Office, New Hires

The Port Arthur Police Department held ceremonies for the promotion of two officers to the rank of Sergeant and welcomed new officers and Telecommunication Officers to the PAPD team on June 3, 2023. Congratulations to all!

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Port Arthur Public Library: Summer Reading Program and Events

The Port Arthur Public Library has partnered with the Port Arthur Independent School District to encourage parents to get every child carded with a Free Library Card.  “The Literacy Express” is serving summer school students as well as students w...

Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Zoom Meeting June 15

The Development Services Department will hold a virtual (Zoom) Meeting for the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CBOAA) on June 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Citizens may call in or join in by Zoom using the link in the announcement below.

Tuesdays in June With the Port Arthur Public Library

The Port Arthur Public Library and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have partnered up to have nutrition classes at the library every Tuesday in the month of June, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Hurricane Season 2023-Let's Be Prepared, Port Arthur

"NOAA will issue its outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season during an in-person news conference on Thursday, May 25 at the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, Maryland. Leaders at the Department of Commerce and NOA...

Port Arthur Health Department-Hurricane Preparedness Statement

The Port Arthur Health Department is sending a hurricane preparedness message from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, encouraging our citizens to stay prepared for hurricane and natural disaster threats that may occur during this season. P...

Notice of a Runoff Election For Port Arthur City Council

Notice is hereby given that the City of Port Arthur will hold a Runoff Election for the purpose of electing Council members for District 3 and District 4 on Saturday, June 24, 2023, between the hours 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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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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