Beaumont

Beaumont CVB receives five prestigious awards for staff's efforts.

Beaumont CVB receives five prestigious awards for staff's efforts.

Beaumont CVB receives five awards

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) “is proud to be recognized by its peers at the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) Annual Conference and partner, at the United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County Annual Meeting, this past week,” the CVB shared Aug.
The Spindletop Center plans to host a career fair Sept. 30.

The Spindletop Center plans to host a career fair Sept. 30.

Spindletop Center to host career fair Sept. 30

Spindletop Center plans to host a career fair on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Center’s HRD Building, at 655 S Eighth St. in Beaumont. “Spindletop is an amazing place to work,” said Alexis Langley, human resources recruiting specialist at Spindletop Center.
City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City of Beaumont sets public hearing to discuss FY22 budget

The city of Beaumont invites the public to participate in a discussion about the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget includes an additional $6 million in property taxes. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. for all interested citizens of the city of Beaumont.
Harmony Public Schools will provide free meals to students through 2021-22 school year.

Harmony Public Schools will provide free meals to students through 2021-22 school year.

Harmony Public Schools to provide free meals for all students

Harmony Public Schools has announced its policy that this school year, healthy meals during breakfast and lunch will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
TMA elects Dr. Ray Callas as vice chair of board.

TMA elects Dr. Ray Callas as vice chair of board.

Beaumont, Dallas physicians elected top officers of TMA board

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees elected Dallas cardiologist Richard Wesley Snyder II, MD, as chair and G. “Ray” Callas, MD, a Beaumont anesthesiologist, as vice chair. Each will serve a one-year term in his board office. Dr.
Texas First Bank welcomes Chris Kovatch as Senior Vice President - Commercial Lending.

Texas First Bank welcomes Chris Kovatch as Senior Vice President - Commercial Lending.

Chris Kovatch joins Texas First Bank

Texas First Bank announced June 30 that it is welcoming Chris Kovatch to the team as Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending. In this new role, Chris will work with our Southeast Texas team to help businesses small and large in the Beaumont-Orange-Port Arthur area grow and thrive.
TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS Board of Regents confirms new Lamar University President

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as the 16th president of Lamar University. Dr. Taylor was named sole finalist for the position earlier this month after an extensive national search. He will assume office on July 12. Dr.
LIT ranked in Top 15 best dental hygiene schools in Texas

LIT ranked in Top 15 best dental hygiene schools in Texas

LIT ranked in Top 15 for Best Dental Hygiene Schools in Texas

Lamar Institute of Technology was named 12 out of 15 for the Best Dental Hygiene Schools in Texas, according to Nursingprocess.org. LIT’s Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares students for the Dental Hygiene National Board and Clinical Regional exams.
TCEQ makes addendums to forms, impacting local area

TCEQ makes addendums to forms, impacting local area

TCEQ makes addendums impacting Southeast Texas

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) program June 10 announced an addendum to the Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) and Application Form (TCEQ-20908), which impact Southeast Texas.

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