New area weather information platform unvealed

A veteran meteorologist, along with a recent graduate and an independent meteorologist, have joined forces to help provide Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana residents with the latest weather forecast and information possible, using social media.

Frontier Rodeo Coffee Co. and Bakery opens in Lumberton

Frontier Rodeo Coffee Co. and Bakery has officially opened its doors in Lumberton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was Aug. 1.The store space, located at 133 North LHS Dr., was secured by Coldwell Banker Commercial Arnold and Associates.

$7.3 million awarded in workforce skills training, job placement grants

In July, Gov. Greg Abbott announced $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection for 22 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state, including more than $650,000 to a Southeast Texas state college and technical school.

GTBR’s annual Contractor Safety Awards Luncheon is Aug. 21

Total of 91 nominations received for awardsThe Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR) announced nominees for its 34th annual Contractor Safety Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring the region’s most outstanding contractor safety achievements.The event is Thursday, Aug.

Ames named vice-chair of Texas Credit Union Commission

Former Beaumont mayor Becky Ames has been appointed as the vice-chair of the Texas Credit Union Commission as of its July 18 meeting.In December 2023, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Ames and reappointed Karyn C. Brownlee and Jim Minge to the Credit Union Commission for terms to expire on Feb. 15, 2029.

First local online farmers market serving Southeast Texans

Whether you’re a health-conscious shopper, a dedicated supporter of local business, or a farmers market enthusiast, Southeast Texas now has its first online farmers market, according to entrepreneur and founder Sabrina Smulders.

Local developers purchase Central Mall

Joe Aref, a Port Arthur developer, announced in a social media post that he and Sultan Jasani have officially acquired Central Mall in Port Arthur.“We are thrilled to share that me and Sultan have officially acquired Central Mall!

LOCAL BUSINESS BRIEFS

Teachers complete Externship Week with TotalEnergiesLast month, five Southeast Texas teachers completed the 2025 Teacher Externship Week with the TotalEnergies’ Port Arthur Platform and made their final presentation at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont.

Lamar State College Port Arthur opens new Allied Health & Sciences Building

Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Health & Science Building, a cutting-edge facility designed to support the next generation of health care and science professionals.

New VA Clinic coming to Beaumont, to open in 2027

In a stated significant development for Southeast Texas veterans, the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Houston broke ground on a new future VA outpatient clinic site in Beaumont on June 24, according to Maureen Dyman, VA communications director.