COVID-19
Sharon Brooks
Entergy Texas announced April 15 that it is launching a new $300,000 Southeast Texas Relief Fund to assist local nonprofits providing help to the area community during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
TSA grants temporary TWIC card expiration exemption
Sharon Brooks
Due to the ongoing health pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has granted a temporary exemption from the requirements in 49 CFR 1572 regarding the expiration of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials, known more commonly as TWICs.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
English instructor Dr. Michelle Judice offers encouragement and assignments to her students at Lamar State College Port Arthur via her YouTube channel. The school began teaching all its classes online March 23 as a COVID-19 precaution.
LSCPA faculty, students approach virtual education with creativity
Sharon Brooks
With Lamar State College Port Arthur students and professors working remotely as a COVID-19 precuation, “Show your work” has taken on a whole new meaning at the educational institute.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Governor extends Disaster Declaration
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation April 12 extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Monday, April 13, 2020
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas staff accepts boxes of donated popcorn from the Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council.
Boy Scouts donate popcorn to local medical providers
Sharon Brooks
To show its appreciation for the health care workers keeping the community safe during the COVID-19 crisis, Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council donated more than $14,000 worth of popcorn to Southeast Texas hospitals.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Valero commits $225k to area COVID-19 fight
Sharon Brooks
Valero Energy Corporation and the Valero Energy Foundation announced April 6 it is committing $225,000 to support local organizations on the front lines of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The support is part of an overall $1.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
McAlister's Deli offering curbside service
Sharon Brooks
McAlister's Deli in Beaumont is offering curbside service to diners for lunch and dinner. Delivery options are also available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.
McAlister's serves sandwiches, salads, soups, spuds and more, and takeout is easy with curbside pickup.
Monday, April 6, 2020
A love letter by the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sharon Brooks
From the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Did you know that triangles are the strongest shape? The name the Golden Triangle isn’t a fluke. It may have come from oil, but we’re rich in resources far beyond money. We’re rich in history. Nature. Culture. Community. People. You.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Governor announces increase in in-home child care access for frontline workers
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott announced April 6 that Care.com is increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 emergency. As part of this initiative, Care.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Beaumont to receive over $800k in coronavirus recovery funds
Sharon Brooks
The city of Beaumont was awarded a federal grant of $801,000 to help recover from the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced April 3.
Friday, April 3, 2020
