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FEMA extends registration period for victims of winter storm.

FEMA extends assistance registration period for winter storm victims

News Staff

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced April 15 that, at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Individual Assistance registration period for Texans impacted by the winter storm.

Generators priced less than $3,000 and other emergency supplies will be sold "tax free" in Texas from April 24-26.

Prepare yourself: Comptroller announces sales tax holiday for emergency supplies

News Staff

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

With the potential for severe weather approaching, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminded Texans April 13 that they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m.

LSCO nursing student Danielle Sullivan with LSCO President Dr. Thomas Johnson

LSCO nursing student wins national award

News Staff

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Lamar State College Orange nursing student Danielle Sullivan has been selected as one of 10 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Hurst Scholars. Not only is she one of 10 selected in the nation, but she is also the only scholar selected from Texas.

Hancock Whitney again receives Greenwich Awards for excellence in banking.

Hancock Whitney earns multiple Greenwich Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Hancock Whitney has once again received Greenwich Associates national and regional awards for middle market and small business banking excellence and best brand, the company announced March 10.

Dr. Ray Perryman projects economic growth in area, state and nation.

Perryman projects growth for area economy

News Staff

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The most recent Perryman Economic Forecast for the U.S., Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur area calls for continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to growth through 2025, the Perryman Group reported March 8. According to Dr.

Huntsman collects over $600k for winter storm recovery. Pictured, Huntsman Corporation President-CEO Peter Huntsman

Huntsman raises over $600k for winter storm recovery

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Huntsman Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Peter Huntsman is keeping up the giving legacy of his father Jon Huntsman, who passed away Feb. 2, 2018, by collecting and contributing funds to assist people impacted by the recent winter storm. The Huntsman Corporation announced Feb.

Aramco, Motiva donate $200,000 for Winter Storm Uri recovery.

Aramco, Motiva donate $200,000 to SETERF for Winter Storm Uri recovery

News Staff

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Aramco Americas and Motiva Enterprises, part of Saudi Aramco’s global network of companies, announced March 3 a $200,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) in support of Winter Storm Uri recovery efforts in Jefferson County. “Most of our 2,500 U.S.

Checkers now has two Beaumont locations, both of which are hiring.

New Beaumont Checkers offers job opportunities

Sharon Brooks

Monday, February 8, 2021

Scott Sebastien, Checkers & Rally's multi-unit franchisee, opened a new Checkers location in Beaumont Dec. 28, and Operator Shane Matheson said the new store offers employment opportunities, even as unemployment rates remain high due to pandemic-related losses many businesses have suffered.

Texas ranks No. 1 exporting state in the nation for 19th consecutive year.

Texas ranked top exporting state for 19th consecutive year

News Staff

Monday, February 8, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement Feb. 8 revealing that the U.S. Census Bureau has ranked Texas the top exporting state for the 19th consecutive year. With $279.3 billion in exports in 2020, Texas exports accounted for more than California and New York combined.

Kamada to enter U.S. plasma collection market with local acquisition

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Kamada Ltd. announced Feb. 1 that it has entered an agreement to acquire the privately held plasma collection center Blood and Plasma Research Inc. (B&PR) of Beaumont and certain related rights and assets from the privately-held, marking Kamada’s entry into the U.S. plasma collection market.

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