Port Arthur

Solar powering Port Arthur apartment complex

News Staff

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Bringing solar power to the city that hosts the world’s largest oil refinery may sound a bit out of place, but for one Southeast Texas businessman it means clean, green cash and a new business model for the area.

BASF TotalEnergies’ Petrochemicals facility earns International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Port Arthur facility earns International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

News Staff

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility – a 60/40 joint venture between BASF and TotalEnergies, based in Port Arthur – has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS), the companies announced Nov. 15.

Business owner Robert Blackwell of Image 360 in Beaumont designed and donated decals for PAPD in support of the Julie Rogers 'Gift of Life' Program.

Port Arthur PD thanks local business owner for supportive decals

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Officers in Port Arthur are riding in style while showing their support for a good cause, all thanks to a local business owner.

LSCPA Small Business Development Center to host symposium in October

Small Business Development Center hosts Small Business Symposium in Port Arthur

News Staff

Thursday, September 29, 2022

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) announced Sept. 29 that it plans to host the first annual Small Business Symposium at the Robert “Bob” Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13.

BASF summer interns gain real-world experience

BASF internships give area students on-the-job experience

News Staff

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BASF recently concluded its annual summer internship program in Southeast Texas where five students joined the BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals LLC site in Port Arthur, and four students worked at the BASF Beaumont site, BASF reported Aug. 9.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation announces funding to rebuild public boat ramps at Sabine Lake.

Foundation fills funding gap for new Sabine Lake boat ramps

News Staff

Monday, August 8, 2022

Thanks to a $250,000 donation from Cheniere Foundation and funding from the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County, Sabine Lake boaters and anglers will soon have access to two new and improved boat ramp facilities, reports Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

ConocoPhillips, Sempra partner on Port Arthur project plus

ConocoPhillips to acquire large stake in Sempra's Port Arthur LNG project

News Staff

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Sempra announced July 14 that its subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure, and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) have entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) to develop Sempra Infrastructure's Port Arthur LNG project and jointly participate in other related energy infrastructure in Southeast Texas and the...

Summer Spectacular Variety Show coming to LSCPA

Summer variety show offers look at LSCPA’s talented artists

News Staff

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Whether it’s music, art or drama you enjoy the most, Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) will offer something you’ll love in its upcoming Summer Spectacular Variety Show. The Summer Spectacular will take place over three days: Thursday, July 14, starting at 1:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Jeff Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Motiva's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex

Motiva appoints senior vice president, GM of Port Arthur manufacturing complex

News Staff

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Motiva Enterprises announced May 23 the appointment of Jeff Newman as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex (PAMC), effective July 15. Newman succeeds Greg Lucchesi, who will retire after performing this role with distinction since 2015.

Year-over-year median home prices in Texas increase 18.6% in first quarter of 2022

Median home sales prices in Texas rise in the first quarter of 2022

News Staff

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

The median sales price of Texas homes topped $325,000 during the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 18.6% compared to the same period last year, according to the 2022-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released April 20 by Texas Realtors.

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