Bank names Williams as VP of Commercial Lending and Business Development

Commercial Bank of Texas CEO and President Raymond Rust III announced Austin Williams has been named vice president of Commercial Lending and Business Development for Jefferson County in support of the bank’s stated vision to be the premier community-focused financial services organization.

WOMEN IN INDUSTRY: Annual SETX Women in Industry Week bring leaders, students together

By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comThe fifth annual Southeast Texas Women in Industry Week took place March 23–27, bringing together female leaders from across the region’s industrial sector to inspire, mentor and connect with the next generation of workforce talent, according to...

Federal Offshore Oil and Gas 2025 revenue brings $99.6M to GLO, $2.4M to SETX

The U.S. Department of Interior has announced April 7 a record $460.9 million in energy revenue for the four Gulf of America energy-producing states — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas — along with their coastal counties and parishes.

Christus Health highlights the importance of organ donation

Christus Health recognizes April as National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation and encouraging individuals to register as donors.In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, and one...

MCM Elegante Hotel secures $11-million C-PACE funds for Marriott conversion

Peachtree Group and Lone Star PACE have completed an $11-million Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) transaction to support the renovation of the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont, the Hotel Management Network reported Mardh 31.The hotel reportedly will be redeveloped into a...

Fifth Annual Southeast Texas Women in Industry Week March 23-26

The fifth Annual Southeast Texas Women in Industry Week will take place March 23-26, bringing together female leaders from across the region’s industrial sector to inspire, mentor, and connect with the next generation of workforce talent, according to Katie Celli, executive director of Southeast...

College of Business to host Business Week for LU students

Lamar University’s College of Business will host its annual Business Week March 23–27, featuring speakers, panels and networking opportunities designed to connect students with industry leaders and highlight programs within the college.The weeklong series begins Monday, March 23, with the College...

Hamidi secures $833K TxDOT award to advance AI waterway monitoring

Lamar University’s Dr. Maryam Hamidi has received an $833,000 research award from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to lead the next phase of an artificial intelligence-driven system designed to improve vessel monitoring and freight analysis along the Texas portion of the Gulf...

LOCAL BRIEFS | March 2026

BBB announces newly elected board, chair, directors and officersThe Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southeast Texas announced the newly elected officers, directors and board chair for 2026.According to the BBB, this year’s leadership appointments reflect a continued commitment to enhancing...

LSCPA, Gated Rentals offer paid training opportunity in carpentry

Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA), in partnership with Gated Rentals, is offering a unique “earn while you learn” opportunity for individuals seeking training in carpentry, a skilled trade in high demand across Southeast Texas, according to a news release.The upcoming carpentry cohort, set to...