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Paramedic Andrew Heuler

SETX Paramedic, EMT of the Year announced

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Last month, Acadian Ambulance recognized EMS personnel for their tireless work ethic and dedication with awards t be given to top honorees this month.From across the company’s four-state service area, 32 finalists were nominated by their peers for displaying exemplary attitudes and providing...

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

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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

Commissioners: Industries looking at Jefferson County

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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...

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CHRISTUS-St. Elizabeth receives national recognition for patient safety

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth has earned the highest possible rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit known for evaluating hospitals on their efforts to protect patients from preventable harm and medical errors, according to a news release.Leapfrog’s...

Ribbon cutting | Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

LIT opens multi-million dollar new Advanced Technology Center

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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.According to...

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

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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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Baptist awarded $64M in construction grants for rural mental health care

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont will receive $64 million for repairs, renovations and construction to add 72 beds, announced March 20 by Governor Greg Abbott.In a news release, Abbott reported the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding $239 million in construction...

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SBDC celebrating 27 years of small business excellence at LSCPA

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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. at...

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Events highlight SETX Women in Industry Week

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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.The mission of SETX Women in Industry...

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