Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas name LeMonte as next CEO

The Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (BHSET) Board of Trustees and leadership team announced the appointment of David LeMonte, MHA, as chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 30.

Gulf Coast welcomes $1B Davie Defense shipyard modernization

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on a $1 billion modernization of Davie Defense’s Gulf Copper Shipyards’ Coast Guard icebreaker production facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur on June 1.

BBB SETX Foundation launches ‘Paint the Town Blue’ Diamond Awards rollout

The Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas launched its first-ever “Paint the Town Blue” rollout April 29, marking a historic rebranding as the long-standing Torch Awards evolve into the BBB Diamond Awards for Excellence.The day kicked off with a brief 11 a.m.

Federal offshore oil and gas 2025 revenue brings $99.6M to GLO, $2.4M to SETX

April 7, the U.S. Department of Interior announced a record $460.9 million in energy revenue for the four Gulf of America energy-producing states — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas — along with their coastal counties and parishes.

Sabine-Neches Navigation District signs $239M dredging contract

The Sabine-Neches Navigation District (SNND) announced April 14 that it has signed a $239 million dredging contract with Callan Marine Ltd., marking a major milestone in the Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project, according to a news release.

FACES & PLACES | February 2026

• After decades of dedication, leadership, and integrity, Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC announced the retirements of two of its partners, Ron Arceneaux and Joe Wilson. Arceneaux had more than 40 years of experience with privately funded projects and public works funded by state and federal agencies.

LOCAL BRIEFS | February 2026

Clifford promoted at  SETEX Construction Corp.SETEX Construction Corporation announced the promotion of Sean Clifford to director of Field Operations, recognizing his leadership, operational expertise, and key role in the company’s continued expansion into civil and water/wastewater construction.