Sabine-Neches Navigation District signs $239M dredging contract

The Sabine-Neches Navigation District (SNND) announced April 14 it has signed a $239 million dredging contract with Callan Marine Ltd., marking a major milestone in the Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project, according to a news release.

LOCAL BRIEFS | April 2026

Spindletop Showdown BBQ cookoff announces 2026 winnersThe fourth annual Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR) and Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) Spindletop Showdown BBQ Cook-Off was March 7 at the Beaumont Training Center off U.S. 69.The 2026 winners are as followed:• Chicken — 1.

LSCO’s Real Estate Program builds pathway from classroom to career

Students at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) are finding a direct path into the workforce through the college’s real estate program, which blends flexible coursework, industry insight and hands-on mentorship.

FACES & PLACES | April 2026

• The owners and associates at Donalson Toyota in Silsbee celebrated the 25th work anniversary of salesman Walter Stephens on Feb. 27.• Cataloging Supervisor/Librarian II Janell Farris retired from the Port Arthur Public Library after 42 years. She had been with the library since January 1982.

TDLR grants permits to projects in Southeast Texas

By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comAccording to Architectural Barriers Project permits from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), a number of permits have been granted in Lumberton and other Southeast Texas cities.Chipotle will build a new restaurant at 118 S.

ExxonMobil event inspires next generation of engineers

By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.

New Bealls store opens in Vidor

Bealls, Inc. announced the opening of a new 21,274 square-foot store at 1380 N. Main St. in the Main Street Shopping Center in Vidor. It is the former site of the old Brookshire Brothers store tha closed in August 2024.The grand opening was March 27-29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held March 28.

LU College of Business hosts Business Week for students

Lamar University’s College of Business hosted its annual Business Week on March 23-27, featuring speakers, panels and networking opportunities designed to connect students with industry leaders and highlight programs within the college.

Acadian Ambulance promotes Crane to operations manager in Southeast Texas

March 4, Acadian Ambulance announced Robert Crane as the new operations manager for its Southeast Texas Region.

New $29M Amazon last-mile delivery facility coming soon

The city of Beaumont announced March 26 that Amazon plans to open a new last-mile delivery station in the city.The new delivery station, currently under construction, will be approximately 116,000 square feet and is located at 6001 Walden Road, next to the U.S. Postal Service facility.