Texas AG launches multi-state investigation into JUUL marketing practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Feb. 25 that his office is leading a bipartisan, 39-state investigation into JUUL Labs, which manufactures and markets e-cigarettes.

Nominations open for Governor's Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving their communities.

Local businessman appointed to statewide advocacy role

The car business is changing rapidly. And the car business is big for the people it employs and the communities it serves. There are over 1,300 franchised dealerships in the state employing over 100,000 Texans. Just in Southeast Texas, employees of local franchise dealerships number in the hundreds.

Getting ‘birdie’ in Beaumont

Often, individuals in the community do not know what the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is much less understand the bureau’s role in the city. Promoting and marketing Beaumont as a premier visitor and convention meeting destination is the group’s purpose.

Education First celebrates ribbon cutting

Education First Federal Credit Union (EFFCU) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its newly remodeled Rosedale Branch, located at 6885 Eastex Freeway, on Feb. 13.

‘Walk Like an Egyptian’ at Go for the Gold fundraiser

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) announced Feb. 19 that it will host its annual Go for the Gold party and reverse drawing fundraiser on Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. Tickets for the event cost $100 for members or $120 for non-members and admit two people into the party.

Business Spotlight

Whether you’re looking for top-of-the-line golf gear from all the best brands, a fun Friday night out on the town with friends or the perfect place to practice your swing, 5 Under Golf Center in Beaumont offers its clientele plenty of outstanding options.

The Great Spindletop Derrick Motif Hunt

Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum is looking for oil derricks around Southeast Texas and is asking for the public to help in a fun way. If you see a derrick on a sign, poster, building, etc., take a picture and send it to gladyscity@lamar.

Port Arthur Education Foundation State of Education luncheon

Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton delivered proclamations to members of the Port Arthur Education Foundation board during the annual State of Education luncheon in Port Arthur on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Sen.

Texas Back in Business to host outreach event in Beaumont

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 1:30 p.m., Texas Back in Business will host an application event in Beaumont at South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, 2210 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77703 for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Harvey.