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Young's is a Full line To***co Store handling both domestic and import ci******es and premium cigars.We have a full line floral department including gift shop and we sell propane for BBQ pits to motor homes to propane as an alternative fuel

07/24/2026

Golf Cart Laws and Safety Rules for Residents of Port Neches, TX
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Who Can Drive a Golf Cart in Port Neches, TX?
Anyone who operates a golf cart on public roads in Port Neches must have a valid driver's license. This means local teenagers under the legal driving age, or anyone without a license, cannot lawfully drive a cart on city streets. Even though driving a golf cart may feel less serious than driving a car, state regulations treat operation on public roadways similarly.

A state-issued driver’s license is required to legally drive a golf cart on:

Residential streets
Neighborhood community roads
Designated city paths
Parents should remember that letting younger children drive golf carts on local roads—even just around the block—is not permitted under Texas law.
Where Are Golf Carts Allowed in the City?
Texas law and Port Neches ordinances limit golf cart access mainly to streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. On these roads, carts can share the pavement with cars, provided all other legal requirements are met.

Golf carts are generally *not* allowed on:

State highways (except for crossing at official intersections)
Sidewalks or hike-and-bike trails
Local parks or school grounds (unless specifically authorized)
Some neighborhoods or community associations may have additional restrictions in place, so area households should check local HOA rules as well.
What Equipment Must Golf Carts Have?
Before hitting the road, golf carts must be properly equipped to meet state and local standards:

Headlamps
Tail lamps
Reflectors
Parking brake
Rear-view mirror
Slow-moving vehicle emblem (a reflective orange triangle)
Golf carts driven after sunset or in conditions with poor visibility must have operational lights and reflectors. In Port Neches, many residents use golf carts past dusk—especially in summer—so double-checking lights is essential for safety and compliance.
Do Golf Carts Need to Be Registered or Inspected?
In Port Neches, golf carts used on public streets must have a special "Golf Cart" license plate issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. However, traditional vehicle inspection and insurance requirements do not apply in the same way as for regular cars.

What you’ll need:

Obtain a golf cart license plate—this is not the same as a standard auto plate.
Carry proof of ownership during use.
The city does not currently require a periodic safety inspection for golf carts, but all required safety equipment must be functional.
Standard auto insurance is not mandated for golf carts, but liability coverage is strongly recommended in case of accidents, as an at-fault driver could be financially responsible.
Can Golf Carts Cross Major Roads or Intersections?
Golf carts can cross major roads or highways only at intersections where permitted by local or state signs. Drivers must yield to all traffic, just as pedestrians are required to do.

Crossing is legal only at:

Intersections with traffic control devices (stop signs or lights)
Marked crossings where golf carts are expressly allowed
Attempting to cross multi-lane highways or unmarked sections of busy roads is both illegal and highly dangerous.
Are Passengers and Safety Belts Required?
Texas law does not mandate seat belts for golf carts, but passengers must always be seated while the cart is in motion. Carts should never carry more people than the number of seats provided.

Allowing riders to stand or hang from the exterior—common during group outings or local parades—creates serious safety risks and is prohibited.

What About Operating a Golf Cart Under the Influence?
Driving a golf cart while intoxicated is illegal and carries the same penalties as operating a regular vehicle drunk. This law applies on all public roads and city streets, regardless of the golf cart’s speed or size.

Law enforcement in the area has the authority to stop golf carts and issue citations for suspected impaired driving. DUI on a golf cart can result in arrest, fines, and loss of driving privileges.

Common Mistakes and Misunderstandings
Local residents sometimes assume golf carts are exempt from traffic rules that apply to cars. However:

All standard traffic laws—such as stopping at stop signs, yielding the right of way, and using turn signals—must be obeyed.
Golf carts cannot be operated on sidewalks, even for short distances.
License plates must be permanently affixed and visible.
Carts are not toys; underage, unlicensed driving puts neighbors at risk and creates insurance liabilities.
Practical Examples Relevant to Port Neches
With mild winters and summers that bring more outdoor activities, golf carts are especially popular for neighborhood visits, trips to local parks, or travel to community events. However, taking shortcuts across parks, driving after dark without working lights, or carrying extra passengers during holiday gatherings can all result in fines or safety hazards.

Additionally, new residents unfamiliar with Texas golf cart laws should pay close attention during city holidays or parades when law enforcement may increase patrols and checkpoints.

What Happens if There’s an Accident?
If a golf cart is involved in an accident on public roads in Port Neches:

Texas law requires exchanging names, contact, and insurance information (if applicable).
For any injury, police should be notified immediately.
Without liability insurance, the driver is personally responsible for any damage or injuries.
Reporting requirements and responsibility after a crash are nearly identical to those of regular vehicles.
Who Enforces the Rules?
Golf cart laws are enforced by local police and, in some areas, county sheriffs. Spot checks may occur during special events or in neighborhoods where golf cart use is widespread.

Any violation, such as underage driving, missing lights, or improper operation, can lead to fines or impoundment of the cart.

03/12/2026

We Need the Right GOP Candidates in November

Those doing it right deserve a party worthy of their effort

By Dade Phelan
March 9th, 2026
The Dallas Morning News - Editorial

Early Sunday morning in downtown Austin, a man opened fire on a crowd of Texans who were innocent bystanders to a hateful act of violence. Within a minute, brave Austin police officers ran toward the gunfire. They killed the shooter after he robbed three people of their lives and futures, including a young man, Ryder Harrington, who was part of the extended family of the Texas Capitol.

The officers who ran toward that gunfire did not do so because of a slogan. They did it because they were trained to do it, because their department was funded and staffed to do it, and because the people of Texas have insisted that public safety is not negotiable. It was not long ago that voices within the Democratic Party called for defunding the very institutions that put those officers on that street at that hour. Their response — fifty-seven seconds — meant everything. Three lives were taken and 14 more were forever changed in under a minute. Every additional second would have meant more bloodshed and more families destroyed.

The officers' training and the investment this state has made in law enforcement are the only reasons we are not mourning dozens more. That happened because Texas chose to fund and support its police, rather than dismantle them. We should remember that in November.

The election in November is coming at a moment when the stakes extend far beyond our borders. American and Israeli forces have struck Iran and killed its supreme leader. The consequences will reverberate for years in the Persian Gulf, in global energy markets, in the security of every American military installation overseas, and in the daily calculations of Texas families with sons and daughters in uniform. This is not a moment for politics as usual. It is a moment that demands seriousness and credibility from everyone who asks voters for their trust. We cannot afford to enter it weighed down by self-inflicted wounds.

Those wounds have real consequences at the ballot box. This week's primary results should alarm every Republican in this state. Democrats cast more early ballots than Republicans statewide, a 119% increase over 2022. In Tarrant County, a capable Republican candidate lost a special election by 14 points in a district the president carried by 17 points because of national headwinds. A sitting congressman dropped out of a runoff after allegations of preying on a staffer dominated the final weeks of early voting. Across the ballot, Republican voters told us they are tired of the chaos and leaders who treat public office as a personal entitlement rather than a public trust.

I talk to lifelong Republicans every week everywhere, from GOP events to HEB or at the Little League field. They are the ones who have knocked on doors, shown up to Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinners, written small checks when they can, and voted in every primary for 30 years. What I hear from them is not anger - it is exhaustion.

They are tired of defending conduct they did not condone. Tired of explaining away headlines they did not create. Tired of being asked to rally behind candidates whose behavior they would not tolerate in their own families or businesses. These are not people becoming Democrats. These are people running out of reasons to keep showing up. And if they stop, no amount of money or organization will save us in 2026.

That is what makes the United States Senate race in Texas this November so consequential. I served with James Talarico in the Texas House. He is a serious, thoughtful person skilled at connecting with voters who have tuned out traditional politics. He will be well-funded and disciplined on the trail. Anyone who underestimates him is making a mistake. But a Senate seat carries responsibilities that a state House career, however impressive, does not fully prepare you for. The next senator from Texas will cast votes on Iran, on energy security that directly affects the refineries and export terminals along our Gulf Coast and my home of southeast Texas. At a moment when American forces are engaged abroad and the world order is shifting, those votes require a depth of experience that cannot be acquired on the campaign trail. Our nominee must be someone who enters that chamber ready on day one, not because Talarico is unworthy of respect, but because democratic policies are wrong for Texas and the moment is that serious.

I was raised to believe that what you do when no one is watching matters more than what you say when everyone is. The Republican Party in Texas was built by men and women who believed the same thing. They built a governing majority by earning it, through fiscal discipline, accountability, and the simple insistence that the people who hold power be worthy of it.

President Ronald Reagan called this version of our nation and its people a shining city on a hill. He did not mean perfection. He meant aspiration. It is the standard you hold yourself to because you believe the country is watching and that what you build matters. With a razor thin majority in both congressional chambers, the country is watching Texas again.

Trust is not lost overnight. Each instance is small. They accumulate. And there comes a point when the damage cannot be reversed. We are not there yet. But we are closer than we have ever been, and this moment does not allow for indifference. The Republican runoff voters who go to the polls in May will make choices that determine whether we enter November with candidates who can earn the trust of every Texan, not just those who agree with us. The candidates doing it right deserve a party worthy of their effort. The Texans who built this majority deserve a party worthy of their trust. November is coming. Let us be worthy of that moment.

Dade Phelan represents Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties in the Texas House of Representatives. He served as the 76th Speaker of the Texas House and currently chairs the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures.

Freezing temperatures are expected to move through Southeast Texas this weekend. Young’s To***co & Propane 1219 Magnoli...
01/23/2026

Freezing temperatures are expected to move through Southeast Texas this weekend. Young’s To***co & Propane 1219 Magnolia in Port Neches wants to make sure your prepared with enough propane to weather a few days in case of electrical outages We are open Mon-Friday 7:30-6:00 and Sat 9-2. PLEASE NOTE: If you miss us during storr hours we will meet you after hours by calling 409-727-5312 or 409-728-2695 and set up an appointment for ud to meet you. Remember when refilling your bottle we fill it to 20lbs or 5 gal unlike the exchanges where u get between 13 & 15 lbs which is slightly over 3 gal. The Pic below shows the difference between filling & exchange

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