Entergy Texas receives approval on Phase I of Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan

A brighter, more resilient energy future is on the horizon for Southeast Texas. Jan. 16, the Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Phase I of Entergy Texas’ Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan.

From the Desk of Glenn Hegar: Legislative session an opportunity to invest in Texas

The 89th Legislative session has begun, and lawmakers have an essential financial task on their to-do list — writing the next two-year state budget with guidance from the Biennial Revenue Estimate or BRE.

From the Desk of Glenn Hegar: Legislative session an opportunity to invest in Texas

The 89th Legislative session has begun, and lawmakers have an essential financial task on their to-do list — writing the next two-year state budget with guidance from the Biennial Revenue Estimate or BRE.

Date, speaker and nominees set for annual GTBR Safety Awards

The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR) has announced the date, keynote speaker and nominees for the 33rd Annual GTBR Contractor Safety Award Banquet set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Robert “Bob” Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Dr. in Port Arthur.

Chevron announces headquarters relocation, senior leadership changes

Chevron Corporation on Aug. 1 announced the relocation of the company’s headquarters and senior leadership changes.The company’s headquarters will move from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas.

Entergy Texas applies for federal grant funding to make Port Arthur electric system more resilient

Entergy Texas is seeking federal grants for the second year in a row to improve the resiliency of the power grid in Port Arthur. In April, the company updated its application for the U.S.

Texas Prepaid Tuition Plan newborn enrollment deadline approaches

Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2023-24 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition plan. Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment.

Universal Coin & Bullion announces joint venture with two other companies

Nationally-known Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. of Beaumont, announced a new strategic marketing venture with two other Beaumont rare coin and precious metals dealers, 1st American Coin, Ltd. and 1st National Reserve, Ltd.

Port of Beaumont Announces $382 million Bond

Chris Fisher, port director and CEO for the Port of Beaumont, announced at a Beaumont Chamber of Commerce luncheon the Port was notified of the completion of a bond sale of $382.3 million to develop waterfront property.

26th Annual Torch Awards

The 26th Annual Torch Awards: A Celebration of Excellence, hosted by April Tolbert and Elton Hollis, marked another year of honoring outstanding individuals and businesses across Southeast Texas.