Beaumont

Beaumont Chamber hosts State of the City luncheon

Beaumont Chamber hosts State of the City luncheon Sept. 8

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is hosting the State of the City luncheon, with keynote speaker Mayor Robin Mouton, tomorrow, Sept. 8, at the Event Centre, 700 Crockett St. in Beaumont, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mayor Mouton will update attendees on city activities and information.

LU receives $5M resiliency research grant

Lamar team receives $5M for resiliency research

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A team of researchers at Lamar University will be awarded $5 million in grant funding to bolster the team’s research on resiliency in Southeast Texas and the Greater Beaumont area. The U.S.

Lara St. John

Symphony of Southeast Texas starts a new season

News Staff

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) announced its new season, “Platinum Jubilee: A Celebration of Resilience,” on Sept. 6, named in honor of the 70 years of continuous symphonic music the group has provided to the area.

NavSav names Brent Walters new CEO

NavSav Insurance announces new CEO

News Staff

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NavSav Insurance announced Brent Walters as its new Chief Executive Officer Sept. 1. Walters joins the company, established by his wife Candice Walters in 2012, after working for 22 years as a captive insurance agent, only able to sell a single company’s products.

Entergy Texas receives ENERGY STAR award

Entergy Texas receives award, recognizes city of Beaumont

News Staff

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Entergy Texas announced Aug. 24 that it received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for the third year in a row.

LIU CFO Mark Robinson

Lamar University names Mark Robinson as new CFO

News Staff

Monday, August 29, 2022

Lamar University President Jaime Taylor announced Aug. 29 that Mark Robinson, an experienced higher education leader and financial officer, has been named the university’s new chief financial officer.

Entergy Texas plans to build a new 71,000 square-foot facility in Beaumont.

Entergy Texas to build new Beaumont facility

News Staff

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Entergy Texas employees assigned to the Chevyland Service Center near I-10 in Beaumont will soon have a new facility. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to acquire the property where the service center is located for the I-10/US 69 interchange project.

Dr. Sidney Valentine will assume his new role as LIT president on Aug. 16.

TSUS board confirms new LIT president

News Staff

Monday, August 15, 2022

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Sidney E. Valentine, Ph.D., as president of Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. Dr. Valentine was named sole finalist for the position last month following a national search. He will assume office Aug. 16.

LIT President Dr. Lonnie L. Howard passes the torch to Dr. Sidney E. Valentine

Passing the torch: LIT welcomes new president

News Staff

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) is holding its Fall 2022 convocation on Wed., Aug. 17. Dr. Lonnie L. Howard will host a “Passing the Torch” event for incoming President Dr. Sidney E. Valentine. The in-person convocation for LIT faculty and staff will be held at The Downtown Event Centre. Dr.

Kathleen Jackson takes her oath of office as son Tommy Jackson and daughter Thea Etlinger watch. Chairman Peter Lake administers the oath.

Governor appoints Beaumont resident to Public Utility Commission of Texas

News Staff

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Governor Greg Abbott announced Aug. 5 that he had appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027, and on Aug. 9, the Beaumont resident was joined by her son and daughter as she took the oath of office.

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