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Kathleen Jackson

SETX woman added to state Utility Commission

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

May 26, the Texas Senate unanimously confirmed the appointment of Southeast Texas’ Kathleen Jackson as commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).

State chamber study supports incentivizing job creators with tax dollars

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

As the Texas State Chamber, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) recently released a new economic impact study demonstrating the critical importance of incentives in attracting new manufacturing projects and expansions in Texas.

‘Let’s Go Fishing Y’all!’

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Texas Sea Grant Communications Specialist Corley-Ann Parker produced a Guide to Saltwater Fishing Tournaments in Texas highlighting the state’s hundreds of saltwater fishing tournaments hosted throughout the coast, many with inshore and offshore divisions, as well as divisions for youth and adult...

Texas Ranked Best State in Business

‘Best State For Business’

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

This year, Texas celebrated being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row.

Star of Texas Award

State seeks Stars of Texas

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards honoring peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

Office of Texas Public Utility commission

Baby steps in utility uniformity

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

April 6, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved rule changes reducing the number of days an electric service provider has to respond to consumer complaints.

Top Texan Tournament 2023 winner named in Alamo veteran

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

William Barret Travis has been selected by voters as the 2023 Top Texan Tournament Winner.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, presides over the chamber on Tuesday. Phelan was elected as speaker for a second term this week, at the beginning of the 2023 legislative session that runs through May 29. Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune

Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos

News Staff

Friday, January 13, 2023

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan said Thursday a select committee he formed in 2021 will address a number of social issues that conservatives are pushing this legislative session. (more)

West Orange Pizza Hut offers free pizza for a year to first 25 customers on Dec. 2

Free pizza for a year: West Orange Pizza Hut offers free pizza to first 25 customers on Dec. 2

News Staff

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Flynn Restaurant Group LLC (FRG), Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new restaurant located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange, TX. The new location is projected to add 15 new jobs to the local economy.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, QatarEnergy proceeding with construction of $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange

Chevron Phillips Chemical, QatarEnergy to construct integrated polymers facility in Orange

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy announced Nov. 16 that they are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs, and to generate an estimated...

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