https://www.portarthuredc.org Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation News Feed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:49:20 +0000 en-US https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67795/port-arthur-a-haven-of-culture-and-cuisine https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67795/port-arthur-a-haven-of-culture-and-cuisine Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Nestled on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast, Port Arthur is a coastal gem where protected coastlines, migratory flyways, and a lively community come together to tell a rich and inviting story. Known as the Cajun Capital of Texas, this coastal city weaves together wild beauty, soulful culture, and a culinary... https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67796/historic-investment-in-galveston-and-port-arthur-1-billion-shipbuilding-project-starts https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67796/historic-investment-in-galveston-and-port-arthur-1-billion-shipbuilding-project-starts Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 GALVESTON — A major investment in Southeast Texas shipbuilding moved forward Monday as Davie Defense officially broke ground on a modernization project that could bring up to $1 billion in upgrades to Gulf Copper shipyards in Galveston and Port Arthur.The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Galveston, but the project also... https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67798/family-fun-our-sweet-adventures-hits-port-arthur https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67798/family-fun-our-sweet-adventures-hits-port-arthur Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Our Sweet Adventures blogger Christina Dwiggins pack ups her family and hits the roads of Texas and beyond. Things to do with kids? Outdoor fun? Great food? They cover it all. When team Dwiggins was curious about Port Arthur, the Cajun Capital of Texas, filled them in. Their sweet adventure... https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67797/port-arthur-memorial-high-school-students-launch-business-with-10k-texas-a&m-grant https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67797/port-arthur-memorial-high-school-students-launch-business-with-10k-texas-a&m-grant Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Memorial High School students in the Life Skills and Titans in Transition 18+ programs launched a business Thursday funded by a $10,000 grant from Texas A&M University's Center on Disability and Development.The TNT Shop, operated by students in the programs, held its opening ceremony... https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67799/journey-of-growth-city-of-port-arthurs-fiveyear-strategic-plan https://www.portarthuredc.org/news-and-media/recent-news-and-projects/p/item/67799/journey-of-growth-city-of-port-arthurs-fiveyear-strategic-plan Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 With great optimism and a deep sense of responsibility, we are pleased to share the City of Port Arthur’s Five-Year Strategic Plan—a comprehensive vision that will guide our city’s growth and development from 2025 through 2030.This plan is the result of meaningful collaboration among local stakeholders, city staff, elected officials,...