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LCSO President Dr. Tom Johnson (left) and Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor shake hands after signing a partnership agreement between the two schools. Looking on is LSCO Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Wendy Elmore, the new LCSO president after Johnson’s retirement.

LCSO President Dr. Tom Johnson (left) and Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor shake hands after signing a partnership agreement between the two schools. Looking on is LSCO Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Wendy Elmore, the new LCSO president after Johnson’s retirement.

Lamar University, Lamar State College Orange partner to offer leadership degree pathway

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Last month, Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced a new partnership aimed at expanding leadership education opportunities for LSCO students.
Pct. 1 Commissioner Brandon Willis

Pct. 1 Commissioner Brandon Willis

Commissioners: Industries looking at Jefferson County

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
All four Jefferson County commissioners talked about a variety of topics, including industries looking at coming to the county, during the Jefferson County Commissioners Leadership Breakfast by the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce on April 23 at the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center.
Ribbon cutting | Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

Ribbon cutting | Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

LIT opens multi-million dollar new Advanced Technology Center

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
About 100 people gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $6.6 million Advanced Technology Center on the Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) campus in Beaumont on April 15.The center is 15,000 square feet, with 10,000 square feet of expansion added to an existing warehouse.
Kristin Butler

Kristin Butler

PROMOTIONS: Neches FCU, Five Point CU

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Neches Federal Credit Union announces promotionsJason Landry, president/CEO of Neches Federal Credit Union, announces the following promotions.Kristin Butler has been promoted to chief lending officer. She has been employed at Neches FCU for over 20 years.

Flagship Mail Room & Emporium announces new owners

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Flagship Mail Room & Emporium, or referred to by the community as “The Mail Room,” as a beloved name in Beaumont and Port Arthur, for its gift shop and shipping and packaging services, announced the acquisition of its second generation of ownership, ensuring the continuation of its rich family...
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SBDC celebrating 27 years of small business excellence at LSCPA

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced an open house event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the SBDC Texas Gulf Coast Network.The special milestone will be commemorated as a come-and-go event on Tuesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Events highlight SETX Women in Industry Week

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The fourth annual SETX Women in Industry (WII) Week was March 24-28, as female leaders from the Southeast Texas industrial community united with the goal of mentoring young women in schools across the region who have shown an interest in STEM-related careers.
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