Tourism touted by taxes

The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 1, by 5 p.m.; remit to Kathi Hughes, Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center Director.

Ready, set, shop tax-free

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

Port procures kudos for financial reporting

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Port of Port Arthur Navigation District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022.

Legislative update luncheon this month

The Groves, Port Neches, Greater Port Arthur and Nederland Chambers of Commerce will host a Chevron Phillips Update and Legislative Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Dr. in Port Arthur.

BASF and TotalEnergies donate over $80,000 locally

Grateful hearts gathered July 27 as BASF and TotalEnergies awarded more than $80,000 in proceeds from the 21st annual BASF and TotalEnergies Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament to a trio of local charities.

Southeast Texas talent targeted with state allotment

July 10, Governor Greg Abbott announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21 workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state; $873,333 of those funds is heading to Southeast Texas.

Help wanted! Hardin County needs vendors

One Southeast Texas county is having trouble getting bids on a bridge replacement project. During the July 25 meeting of the Hardin County Commissioners Court, Cody S. Croley, senior project manager with LJA Engineering, Inc.

Massive natural gas pipeline planned through SETX

Whitewater Midstream plans to build a massive natural gas pipeline through Southeast Texas that appears to be intended as an extension of the Matterhorn Express Pipeline, reported East Daley Analytics.

Mobiloil CU to change name, keep services the same

After almost 90 years, Mobiloil Credit Union is updating branding efforts – that include a name-change – while assuring customers that the services relied on by its members will remain unchanged.

Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas to host summit