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Company announces restoration of historic Beaumont building

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Gilbert Building Partnership, Ltd. has announced plans to restore the historic Gilbert Building, an “iconic cornerstone of downtown Beaumont’s architectural and cultural heritage.”“This ambitious undertaking aims not only to restore and preserve the building’s stunning architectural features but...
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Celebrating Workforce Development Month with second chance success

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
September was recognized nationwide as Workforce Development Month, a time to highlight the partnerships, services, and people strengthening communities through skills development and career opportunities, according to Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas.One such success was celebrated in August at...

ExxonMobil welcomes new Public & Government Affairs manager

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
For Connie Tilton, working for ExxonMobil is more than just a job — it’s a lifetime career.As she begins her new role as the ExxonMobil Beaumont Area Public & Government Affairs manager, Tilton brings more than 30 years of experience in community and relationship building, which she is eager to...
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Sempra, EQT announce long-term LNG supply agreement

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Aug. 17, Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra and EQT Corp., announced a 20-year definitive sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 2 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project in Jefferson...

Chevron reveals plans for $5B blue hydrogen plant

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Chevron Corp., a U.S.-based oil and gas giant, is reportedly planning to construct a huge blue hydrogen and ammonia plant in Port Arthur, reported Zacks Equity Research.Chevron has made necessary filings for tax abatements to support the construction of this plant under the Jobs, Energy, Technology...

LOCAL BRIEFS | June 2026

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Weiss named to Chamber EDC committeeThe Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Lauren Weiss to its Economic Development Committee (EDC).Chamber President and CEO Joe Tant said Weiss brings a “strong passion” for economic progress and community advancement, along with a...

FACES & PLACES | June 2026

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Three faculty members retired from Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) last month: Minus Hargrave, instrumentation instructor, after 39 years of service; Edgar Neely, instrumentation instructor, after 25 years of service; and Brian Parrack, process operator instructor, after 10 years of...

DOE awards contracts to exchange 53.3mbbl oil from SPR

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Business Journal StaffThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced May 11 the contract awards for the exchange of approximately 53.3 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s (SPR) Big Hill, Bayou Choctaw, Bryan Mound and West Hackberry sites.The announcement marks the...
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