Beaumont

VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and Director of Training and Operations for Lamar University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, invites community members earning less than $57,000 annually to visit him and other volunteers around the area who are providing free tax...
A rendering of the new Planet Fitness coming to Beaumont in March (courtesy of Planet Fitness)

A rendering of the new Planet Fitness coming to Beaumont in March (courtesy of Planet Fitness)

Beaumont Planet Fitness to open second Beaumont location

Beaumont is getting another gym, where members can work out one of the club’s many machines, get a hydromassage or watch TV in the Cardio Theater while improving their heart health. Planet Fitness Inc. announced Feb. 7 that it has begun in-club membership presale for its second Beaumont gym.
Texas First Bank opens Beaumont location.

Texas First Bank opens Beaumont location.

Texas First Bank opens new Beaumont location

Local Texas First Bank opened a new, full-service banking center in Beaumont at 6363 Phelan Blvd., just east of Dowlen Road, the business announced Jan. 19. This is the 27th banking center in the family-owned and operated Texas First Bank network and its first location in Beaumont.
City of Beaumont creates new City Communications Division.

City of Beaumont creates new City Communications Division.

Beaumont launches new City Communications Division

From the city of Beaumont: If you’ve noticed a change in tone and messaging lately from the City of Beaumont, you’re not imagining it. The new City Communications Division has been quietly taking over the various social media accounts and websites and ramping up for a full rollout in 2022.
Beaumont CVB books business for 2022 (photo by Kenyan Guidry)

Beaumont CVB books business for 2022 (photo by Kenyan Guidry)

Beaumont CVB books business for 2022

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is shaping up to have a successful year of meetings and sports business in 2022. With over 75 definite events on the convention calendar, and bookings still coming in, the Beaumont CVB continues to work toward bringing business to Beaumont.
Entergy Texas gifts nine nonprofits funds for grants this holiday season.

Entergy Texas gifts nine nonprofits funds for grants this holiday season.

Entergy Texas gives back during holiday season

Entergy Texas gives back this holiday season The company is donating more than $150,000 to nine local nonprofits The holidays got a little brighter for nine local nonprofits during the season of giving. Entergy Texas Inc.
Port Director Chris Fisher administers the oath of office to incoming Port of Beaumont Board Commissioner for Ward 3 LaRue Smith. (Port of Beaumont photo)

Port Director Chris Fisher administers the oath of office to incoming Port of Beaumont Board Commissioner for Ward 3 LaRue Smith. (Port of Beaumont photo)

Port of Beaumont Board swears in LaRue Smith

On Dec. 13, LaRue Smith was sworn in as a Port of Beaumont Commissioner for Ward 3, following her appointment on Nov. 15. Commissioner Smith will be filling the unexpired term of her late husband, Ward 3 Commissioner Lee E. Smith.

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