LU partners with American Bureau of Shipping to strengthen offshore safety culture

The latest success for the nearly two-decade long partnership between the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Lamar University (LU) is a project to develop an integrated offshore energy industry safety culture evaluation, benchmarking and improvement toolbox. Dr.

Mobiloil Credit Union promotes two

Mobiloil Credit Union proudly announced two prestigious promotions on Jan. 24. Jonathan Haskett was promoted to Vice President of Accounting and Finance, the company shared.

Beaumont mayor receives prestigious award for support of arts

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames received the 2020 National Award for Local Arts Leadership from the United States Conference of Mayors on Friday, Jan. 24, during a presentation in Washington D.C.

St. Patrick's celebration benefiting Seafarers Center

The Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont is hosting a St. Patrick’s Party on Saturday, March 14, from 6-11 p.m. The Irish-themed event will take place at O’Hearn’s Pub located inside the Clifton Steamboat Complex, 8727 Highway 124 in Beaumont.

Cable installation leads to slower traffic, faster internet

Beaumont Planning and Community Development Director Chris Boone says Unity Fiber is currently installing fiber-optic cable along Delaware Street in Beaumont.

CHRISTUS arms hospital security force, promotes officers

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System held a commissioning ceremony Jan. 16 honoring the promotion of its security force to State Certified Level III Commissioned Security Officers, which allows them to carry firearms in the course of their duties.

World Renew offering assistance in Orange County

Orange County Disaster Rebuild has reportedly partnered with World Renew Disaster Response Services to find individuals with unmet needs resulting from Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 and Tropical Storm Imelda in September 2019. World Renew will have volunteers in Orange County from Monday, Jan.

Orange County EDC hires business development manager

The Orange County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) announced Jan. 13 that the organization has hired Megan Romero as its Business Development Manager.

Beaumont nonprofit offers resources, information for people who are blind

Kenneth Semien Sr. leads the nonprofit Beaumont Area Council of the Blind (BACB), and he and his membership exemplify to others that people should not label them as limited due to blindness.

Air Liquide explains noise level in Port Neches

In a statement, Air Liquide of Port Neches warned its residential and business neighbors that there would be elevated noise levels at the site starting Jan. 17. "Air Liquide is committed to operating responsibly in the community it serves," the company described in a news release.