STEPHEN HEMELT — Port Arthur celebration Sept. 21 as Cajun Capital is well deserved
Cajun Capital of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into official state legislation in June that Port Arthur is the Cajun Capital of Texas. The news was...
Cajun Capital of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into official state legislation in June that Port Arthur is the Cajun Capital of Texas. The news wasn't too surprising. Despite the claims of other groups or organizations across the Lone Star State, there could only be one place to carry the mantle of such an important and prestigious honor. That place is Port Arthur. Mayor Thurman Bartie, Texas State Rep. Christian Manuel and a representative from Texas Senator Brandon Creighton's office will make an official announcement at this community party set for Thursday/Sept.