Sabine-Neches Navigation District signs $357M loan to advance deepening project

Last month, the Sabine-Neches Navigation District (SNND) signed a $357 million loan agreement to advance the deepening of the Sabine-Neches waterway, securing critical funding for a project that strengthens America’s energy future, according to a news release.The funding, issued through the Ship...

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 receives non-FTA export authorization

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Local floral designer selected for prestigious First Lady’s Luncheon

Kari Gaudet, owner and lead designer at The Flower Place on Major Drive in Beaumont was recently honored to represent Southeast Texas as one of only 25 floral designers selected nationwide to participate in the 112th Congressional Club’s First Lady’s Luncheon on April 9 in Washington, D.C. to honor...

Neches Federal Credit Union announces five promotions

Jason Landry, president/CEO of Neches Federal Credit Union, announced the following promotions at the end of April.Brittany Borel has been promoted to Collections manager. Borel has been employed at Neches FCU for two years and has 11 years of experience in the financial industry.

CHRISTUS participates in mock mass causalty event

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System participated in a comprehensive mock mass casualty exercise to prepare hospital teams for real-life emergency situations on April 22.The exercise brought together about 32 volunteers to portray patients suffering from a range of critical injuries including...

PROMOTIONS: Rose, Speirs, Welch, Breaux, Williams

Rose joins Texla EquipmentTexla Equipment announced the addition of Brandon Rose to the team.According to company officials, Rose brings years of experience to the table, including his most recent role as a territory manager for East and Southeast Texas with Purple Wave Auction.He earned his...

LOCAL BRIEFS: Port of Port Arthur, Giglio Distributing, TWC, Judice's, EMT graduates, BISD mock interviews, new restaurant, PA Chamber, monthly allocations

Port receives top financial awardFor the fifth consecutive year, the Port of Port Arthur received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Excellence in Finance Award.According to Lachelle Edwards, M.Ed, Public Affairs/Communications manager for the port, compliance is key, recognizing...

Five appointed to Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners

April 8, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the appointments of Brandy Bergeron, M.D. and Amy Townsend, M.D., and reappointed Shawn Sparrow to the Jefferson, and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms expiring Aug. 22.

Savoie recognized as 2025 Women MAKE Award honoree

Alena Savoie, a safety coordinator at the ExxonMobil Complex in Beaumont, was named a 2025 Women MAKE Award honoree during its annual Awards Gala on April 24 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.Each year, the the Manufacturing Institute honors 100 industry leaders (honorees) and 30 rising stars...