Port Arthur

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses remain open for emergencies.

Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses open for emergency

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 9, 2020

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas released the following statement Oct. 8: The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority.

BASF TOTAL sponsors United Way 'Live United' 5k for 11th year.

BASF TOTAL sponsors United Way fundraiser

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, September 24, 2020

For the 11th time, BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals sponsored the Live United 5K race benefitting the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County. This year’s event was held virtually for the safety of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Breaking ground on Griffing Park Community Garden on Sept. 23

Spindletop Center and Greater Port Arthur Chamber break ground on Griffing Park Community Garden

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Spindletop Center, in association with the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, has broken ground on the new Griffing Park Community Garden, the center announced Sept. 23 when Spindletop Center and community leaders unveiled the garden plot during a virtual groundbreaking ceremony.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is hosting a LifeShare blood drive Oct. 3.

Museum of the Gulf Coast hosting blood drive

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The Museum of the Gulf Coast (MOGC) is hosting a blood drive at the museum Oct. 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. due to "critically low" blood supplies at local blood banks, MOGC reports. The Port Arthur museum is partnering with LifeShare Blood Center for the indoor donation drive.

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas eases visitor restrictions at local campuses. (Steward photo - Twitter.com)

Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses to ease visitor restrictions

Sharon Brooks

Friday, September 18, 2020

Steward Medical Group released the following statement Sept. 18 easing visitor restrictions at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses in Beaumont and Port Arthur starting Sept. 21: “The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority.

Elizabeth Giovannetti and Jennifer Allen of Hampton Inn & Suites get a Housekeepers Week delivery from Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrating Housekeepers Week

Sharon Brooks

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau (PACVB) is celebrating International Housekeepers Week by delivering “Thank you” bags with Port Arthur amenities and color pages to hotel housekeepers around the city, reports PACVB.

Farouk Systems Inc. to donate hair care products, hand sanitizer in PA this Saturday.

CHI-Biosilk creators donate $1M in hair care products, hand sanitizer

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Farouk Systems Inc. (FSI), the creators of CHI and Biosilk, announced Sept. 9 that it will donate and distribute $1 million in BioSilk Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer and CHI Hair Care to the city of Port Arthur on Sept.

FedEx offers free in-store internet access in Hurricane Laura-impacted areas.

FedEx offices provide free connectivity following Hurricane Laura

Sharon Brooks

Friday, September 4, 2020

FedEx Office is providing – free of charge – limited access to its in-store computer rental stations for those needing online connectivity following the impact of Hurricane Laura. This includes support for business or remote learning needs or communicating with family and friends.

LSCPA offers COVID-19 testing

Lamar State College Port Arthur hosting free COVID-19 testing

Sharon Brooks

Monday, August 3, 2020

Lamar State College Port Arthur is hosting free COVID-19 testing for both employees and members of the community on Aug. 4-6. The testing, which is free of charge, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8 to 11 a.m. for LSCPA employees only.

Valero recognized for community giving.

Valero makes Civic 50 list for seventh consecutive time

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

As it continues into its 40th year, Valero has again been recognized for its community commitment and named to The Civic 50, a list of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

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