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The Rotary Club of Port Arthur presented a $2,000 check to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Athletics Department this past week to help pay for repairs to the Seahawks’ softball park, Martin Field, after damage. From left: Seahawks softball players Brianna Ramirez, Gabby Tims, Alexa Gracia, LeeAnn Hinojosa, Kaitlyn Samarripa and Coach Vance Edwards flank Rotary Club President Dr. Johnny Brown, Rotary Treasurer Delilah Francis, and LSCPA Director of Athletics Scott Street

The Rotary Club of Port Arthur presented a $2,000 check to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Athletics Department this past week to help pay for repairs to the Seahawks’ softball park, Martin Field, after damage. From left: Seahawks softball players Brianna Ramirez, Gabby Tims, Alexa Gracia, LeeAnn Hinojosa, Kaitlyn Samarripa and Coach Vance Edwards flank Rotary Club President Dr. Johnny Brown, Rotary Treasurer Delilah Francis, and LSCPA Director of Athletics Scott Street

PA Rotary helps LSCPA rebuild field

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
They don’t call the Rotary Club of Port Arthur a service organization for nothing. President Dr. Johnny Brown and Treasurer Delilah Francis presented a club check for $2,000 to the Athletics Department at Lamar State College Port Arthur on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Wind turbine blade on the road from the Port of Beaumont

Wind turbine blade on the road from the Port of Beaumont

Wind turbine blades leave Port of Beaumont

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Three huge wind turbine blades left the Port of Beaumont via truck Jan. 28. Flaggers had to briefly restrict travel on the access road at the MLK underpass as truck tractors pulled the long blades through the intersection so they could turn left and get on the interstate.
LIT program named Top 25 in America for OSAH certification.

LIT program named Top 25 in America for OSAH certification.

LIT receives first award of 2021

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Receiving its first award of 2021, Lamar Institute of Technology has been named one of the nation’s elite, top 25 colleges for its Online Occupational Safety and Health Certificate program by Value Colleges.
Governor's Small Business Team hosting webinar Jan. 27 on PPP for small businesses

Governor's Small Business Team hosting webinar Jan. 27 on PPP for small businesses

Governor's team hosts PPP webinar for small businesses

Sharon Brooks
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Governor’s Small Business Team is hosting a webinar for Texas small business owners from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, to provide an update on recovery resources through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), specifically the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
LSCPA/Associated Builders and Contractors scaffolding class fast-tracks students looking for a career in construction.

LSCPA/Associated Builders and Contractors scaffolding class fast-tracks students looking for a career in construction.

Accelerated scaffolding training available through November

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeast Texas (ABC-SETX), in partnership with Lamar State College of Port Arthur (LSCPA), is conducting a three-week accelerated National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) scaffolding course to prepare area residents for future success...
From left: LCE Principal Kayla Casey, West Orange Walmart Manager Hal Biskey and LCE Music Teacher Josh Leger

From left: LCE Principal Kayla Casey, West Orange Walmart Manager Hal Biskey and LCE Music Teacher Josh Leger

Local school gets $4k grant from Walmart

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Little Cypress Elementary School recently received a $4,000 Walmart Community grant to provide educational tools for the school.
The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is accepting grant applications for tourism-related projects.

The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is accepting grant applications for tourism-related projects.

Jefferson County Tourism Committee accepting grant applications to draw tourism

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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, March 5, by 5 p.m. and are to be turned in to Kathi Hughes, Director of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.
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