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City and Orange Youth Baseball & Softball officials recieve $250,000 check from Golden Triangle Polymers. Courtesy Photo

Golden Triangle Polymers donates $250K for park improvements

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

March 11, Golden Triangle Polymers Co.

LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson christens the college’s new maritime training vessel. Photos | Dannie Oliveaux

LSCO christens new maritime training vessel

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) dedicated its newest training vessel, the T.V. Margie, during a special ceremony on March 6.

ABC Chapter member companies recognized at convention

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Southeast Texas Chapter recently announced six member companies won six National Excellence in Construction awards presented during ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Christus Health rejuvenates hospital to provide ER in west Beaumont

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Western Beaumont’s original hospital facility was in a standstill until last August when Christus Health, a nonprofit health system, took over to renovate the building in August 2024 and had its official grand opening March 18, one day before the hospital opened for patients.

CVS closing Phelan Boulevard location

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Friday, March 21, 2025

The CVS store at 3890 Phelan Blvd. in Beaumont is closing, according to a text message sent out to customers.The text message told customers that their accounts will be transfetted to the West End location at 2950 Dowlen Road.

Lee and Terri Potter, co-owners

American Air Systems, Inc. receives 2025 Carrier’s President’s Award

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Monday, March 10, 2025

American Air Systems, Inc. has been honored with the 2025 Carrier President’s Award, recognizing the company’s outstanding commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service in the HVAC industry, according to a press release.

Rogers promoted at FivePoint Credit Union

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Monday, March 10, 2025

FivePoint Credit Union President/CEO Erik M. Shaw announced Jennifer Rogers has been promoted to assistant vice president of Lending.

Jeffrey Richardson

McFaddin-Ward House Museum announces new executive director

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

After a nationwide search, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum announced Jeffrey Richardson as the museum’s new executive director, according to a press release.

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Industry Connections prepare seniors for workforce

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

More than 150 students from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center at Beaumont ISD attended the Industry Connections event Feb. 25 in the Board Room.According to Eva LeBlanc, M.Ed.

The Dairy Queen store in Sour Lake sits empty, along with 24 other locations around the state. Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

Dairy Queen permanetly closes Sour Lake, Buna locations

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Sour Lake and South Jasper County residents will have to travel further for a Blizzard.Last month, Dairy Queen (DQ) announced the sudden closure of 25 of its locations, including Sour Lake and Buna.The manager of the Sour Lake location left a note saying: “Thank you Sour Lake!

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