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Owner Joe Ramey | Photo by Maddie Sims

Owner Joe Ramey | Photo by Maddie Sims

Cocomo Joe’s celebrates 50 years in business

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
By Maddie Sims | maddie@theexaminer.comCustom t-shirt and embroidery business, Cocomo Joe’s, is celebrating its semi-centennial year since its establishment in 1976. The small business provides services for many different organizations such as high schools, clubs, churches and local universities.

Fountain promoted at First State Bank of Texas

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
First State Bank of Texas announced Jan. 5 the promotion of Misty Fountain to market president. In her new role, Fountain will continue serving customers as a trusted commercial lender while providing leadership and oversight for the local market.
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Production milestone at Beaumont New Ammonia plant

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, located in Southeast Texas, has produced first ammonia following the completion of systems testing, representing the first phase of operations commissioning of the facility, according to a Woodwide Energy press release.
Comptroller Kelly Hancock speaks during a press conference Jan. 3 at the port. Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

Comptroller Kelly Hancock speaks during a press conference Jan. 3 at the port. Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

Comptroller announces Economic Impact Study for Port of Beaumont

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock released the results of a comptroller’s office study examining the impact of the Port of Beaumont on the Texas economy during a press conference Dec. 3, 2025 at the Port of Beaumont headquarters.
Cypress FlexPark

Cypress FlexPark

City, Orange EDC approve incentives for developments

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Last month, the city of Orange Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors and the Orange City Council approved $200,000 EDC incentives for the ITEX Group and STS Industrial Inc. to support eligible infrastructure improvements for economic development.
City of Rotterdam Vice Mayor Robert Simons speaks to Nederland city officials and other guests during a Nov. 18 visit by a delegation representing the Netherlands.

City of Rotterdam Vice Mayor Robert Simons speaks to Nederland city officials and other guests during a Nov. 18 visit by a delegation representing the Netherlands.

Dutch delegation visits Nederland

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A delegation representing the government of the Netherlands visited the city of Nederland on Nov. 18, according to Mayor Jeff Darby.

Groundbreaking marks new era for downtown Silsbee

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Sept. 18, Worthey Enterprises, led by local businessman and community advocate Robert E. Worthey, conducted a groundbreaking of Eloy’s Neighborhood Market & Café, 365 North 3rd St. in Silsbee. The new venue blends an American café with a Hispanic meat market, according to a news release.
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