Port Arthur and other towns across Texas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Port Arthur, TX community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Texas hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Texas Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Texas government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Texas COVID-19 Cases

Texas New Coronavirus Cases:
Texas Total Coronavirus Cases: 8,600,393
Texas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Texas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 94,424
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Port Arthur

Steward Health Care announces bankruptcy filing, shares planned impacts in Port Arthur and beyond

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... No plans have been announced to change or close the city’s only hospital as its parent company moves into bankruptcy. Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie ... More info »

The Port Arthur News - 05/06/2024 11:17pm

Former Port Arthur fire chief Greg Benson addresses city council hoping to create transparency about his firing

Benson says he wanted to give the council members and the public a chance to know the truth about his termination as well as ask questions. More info »

12 NEWS on MSN - 05/07/2024 03:53pm

Port Arthur, TX, Fire Chief Out as City 'Not Happy' with Department's Direction

Port Arthur has a new fire chief. Without warning, Chief Greg Benson said he was fired Thursday by the city manager. Benson, who's been chief for the past three years, told 12 News that City Manager ... More info »

Firehouse - 04/25/2024 10:47pm

Medical Center of SETX parent company files for bankruptcy, remains open serving patients

The Texas-based company that owns the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur and dozens of other hospitals has filed for bankruptcy, but Steward Health Care says the court-ordered ... More info »

KFDM Beaumont on MSN - 05/06/2024 04:11am

10 best deck builders in Port Arthur, Texas

While winters can get chilly in Port Arthur, a deck provides the perfect spot to take advantage of warm day in the colder months. Building a deck, however, can be quite challenging. To create a ... More info »

USA Today - 04/21/2024 12:00pm

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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