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Nederland closes public pool after employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Nederland closes public pool following employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Nederland City Manager Chris Duque announced June 24 that the city would be closing the public pool for two weeks following a positive case of COVID-19 of a pool employee. According to Duque, the city was notified that one of two employees tested on June 21 had tested positive for the virus.

Harmony offers flexible learning options.

Harmony Public Schools announces flexible classroom plan for 2020-21

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Harmony Public Schools announced June 25 that it would offer flexible learning options for the 2020-21 school year, offer plans that would allow each student-family a choice of where their students should continue classes – at home or at school.

Valero recognized for community giving.

Valero makes Civic 50 list for seventh consecutive time

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

As it continues into its 40th year, Valero has again been recognized for its community commitment and named to The Civic 50, a list of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Texas pauses reopening, ceases elective surgeries in certain counties

Governor postpones further phases of reopening due to COVID-19 surge

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott is postponing further phases of reopening Texas and issued an Executive Order ceasing elective surgeries in certain counties in response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei

New U.S. attorney announces hiring of first assistant for the Eastern District of Texas

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

First Assistant U.S. Attorney (FAUSA) Nicholas Ganjei arrived in Texas this week, the office announced June 22, where he will assume the role as second in command in the Eastern District of Texas, which includes 43 counties stretching from the Oklahoma border to the Gulf of Mexico.

BBB warns public about employment scams.

BBB scam research: Employment scams hit those already in financial crisis

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

A new study released by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that nearly three-quarters of those who lose money to employment scams are already in financial crisis, and do not have enough income to cover their monthly bills.

Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Texas governor enacts emergency rules for child care facilities

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.

Port of Beaumont receives $1.57 million grant from TxDOT. (Courtesy photo)

TxDOT awards Port of Beaumont $1.57 million grant

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Port of Beaumont was awarded a $1.57 million grant by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as part of the 2019-2020 Port Access Program.

LU professor receives significant research grant.

LU professor receives significant research grant

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

The American Chemical Society awarded Sylvestre Twagirayezu, assistant professor of chemistry, a $70,000 grant to develop an advanced analytical technique that could have a tremendous impact on the Southeast Texas petrochemical industry.

Woodrow Wilson Early College High School celebrates first-ever graduating class

News Staff

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

For the first time in Port Arthur history, a special group of seniors celebrated not only receiving a high school diploma but also an associate’s degree from Lamar State College Port Arthur at the same time.

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