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Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas name LeMonte as next CEO

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

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.LeMonte joins BHSET with more than 30 years of health care leadership experience and touted record of advancing...

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Report shows Port Arthur LNG’s impact to SETX in 2025

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comAccording to the 2025 Community Impact Report, Port Arthur LNG is poised to become the largest LNG export hub in Texas, delivering reliable energy from the Gulf Coast to support global energy security and U.S. leadership in natural gas.The $25...

Multi-million-dollar SETX projects permitted by TDLR

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Several multimillion-dollar construction and renovation projects received permits in Jefferson and Orange counties during late April and May, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Here is a list of projects that received permits in late April and May:Jefferson CountyMay 28 —...

Gulf Coast welcomes $1B Davie Defense shipyard modernization

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

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.The project is the state’s first complex shipbuilding project...

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

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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. press conference at the BBB...

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

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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.This year’s distribution reflects a major increase through...

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Sabine-Neches Navigation District signs $239M dredging contract

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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.Under the contract, Callan Marine reportedly...

FACES & PLACES | February 2026

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Thursday, February 12, 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

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Thursday, February 12, 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...

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LSCPA, DOL form partnership for training shipfitters

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved an apprenticeship partnership with Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) involving 22 months of training in shipfitting, according to Dr. Ben Stafford, vice president for Workforce & Continuing Education at LSCPA.Stafford said apprentices will be in...

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