PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Port of Port Arthur is asking voters to approve a $92 million bond this November to fund major expansion projects aimed at improving cargo handling, storage, and access.

Port officials say the proposal would help meet growing demand and build on previous infrastructure investments. “It’s jobs, it’s industry, it’s economic growth, and that’s what we need here,” said Port Arthur resident Stuart Salter.

The proposed bond focuses on replacing a 100,000-square-foot cargo holding area and constructing a new cargo shed to increase efficiency. It would cost homeowners about $4 per month for every $100,000 of property value.

Port Director and CEO Larry Kelley said the plan continues where previous improvements left off. “This just provides for that next phase of const

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