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Congressman Brian Babin commends FEMA for releasing recovery funds to local school district.

Congressman Brian Babin commends FEMA for releasing recovery funds to local school district.

Babin commends FEMA for finally awarding Hardin-Jefferson ISD Harvey funding

Sharon Brooks
Monday, July 13, 2020
FEMA “finally” awarded Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (ISD) $27,818,876 in federal funding to replace Henderson Middle School, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, announced the office of U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) on July 10.
Gov. Abbott extends federally supported COVID-19 testing at sites across Texas.

Gov. Abbott extends federally supported COVID-19 testing at sites across Texas.

Governor Abbott extends federally supported COVID-19 testing

Sharon Brooks
Monday, July 13, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 12 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended federal support of Community Based Testing Sites in Dallas and Houston through July 31. Abbott previously secured an extension of these sites in June.
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas responds to governor's July 9 proclamation (CHRISTUS photo)

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas responds to governor's July 9 proclamation (CHRISTUS photo)

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System responds to Governor Abbott’s order

Sharon Brooks
Friday, July 10, 2020
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System issues the following response to Governor Abbott’s July 9 order to increase hospital capacities by suspending elective surgeries in certain Texas counties, including Southeast Texas: CHRISTUS is aware of Governor Abbott’s order relating to the need for...
Last year's Adult Skate Night at Manning's Texas on Wheels

Last year's Adult Skate Night at Manning's Texas on Wheels

Manning’s ‘Adult Skate Night’ to benefit 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
In keeping with the company’s tradition of focusing on youth empowerment, Manning’s Texas on Wheels is hosting a “Unity Adult Skate Night” on July 12, with a portion of the admission proceeds earmarked for the 100 Black Men of America of Greater Beaumont. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m.
The Texas Comptroller's website offers comparison summary reports for cities and counties.

The Texas Comptroller's website offers comparison summary reports for cities and counties.

City sales tax collections slump, county's rise from last year

Scott McLendon
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced July 8 he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $744.2 million in local sales tax allocations for July, 2.6% less than in July 2019.
Dr. Ray Perryman reports Texas jobs saw largest gain ever in May.

Dr. Ray Perryman reports Texas jobs saw largest gain ever in May.

Dr. M. Ray Perryman: Texas Jobs

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
As with the U.S. numbers a couple of weeks ago, Texas experienced an expected uptick in employment in May. The addition of 237,800 jobs led all states and was by far the largest monthly gain that Texas has ever seen.
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