Gulf Coast

Keep an eye on what you fry!

Thanksgiving is one of the country’s top days for cooking fires, and the Texas Gulf Coast Region encourages family chefs to follow simple steps to prepare the holiday feast safely.

TSUS board confirms new LIT president

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.

Red Cross seeking volunteers to assist in shelters

The American Red Cross put out an urgent call for volunteers to assist in shelters on Aug. 21 in advance of two major storms heading toward the Gulf Coast.