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FACES & PLACES | March 2026

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Eric Ellison, of Orange, is the new safety specialist at Golden Triangle Polymer Co. Before joining GTP, he was a maintenance technician at Austin Industrial, Inc. and an HSE safety coordinator for PCL Construction. He is also a fishing guide for Capt. Cornmeal Charters.
See more photos on our Facebook Page. Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

See more photos on our Facebook Page. Photos by Dannie Oliveaux

Food, fun and philanthropy: Taste of the Triangle gives back

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
By Barbara Davis | barbara@theexaminer.comThe 44th annual Taste of the Triangle brought flavor, flair, and philanthropy together for Fat Tuesday (Feb. 17), as more than 1,400 guests gathered into the Beaumont Civic Center to sample the very best of Southeast Texas cuisine.
First Financial Bank’s newest location at 855 South 8th St. in Beaumont

First Financial Bank’s newest location at 855 South 8th St. in Beaumont

First Financial Bank building new branch in Beaumont

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comConstruction continues on First Financial Bank’s newest location in Beaumont, 855 South 8th St.The newest branch is adjacent to Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, offering convenience for patients, staff, and visitors.

TDLR awards permits to Beaumont, Port Arthur businesses

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comAccording to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, there are a host of new construction, expansion and renovation projects among established and new businesses in Beaumont and Port Arthur.Qdoba, 8450 Memorial Blvd.
A food vendor serves one of the many guests at the 34th annual Hall of Fame event. Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

A food vendor serves one of the many guests at the 34th annual Hall of Fame event. Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

Beaumont CVB honors tourism at 34th annual Hall of Fame event

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
By Maddie Sims | maddie@theexaminer.comThe Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) hosted its 34th Annual Hall of Fame Awards on Feb. 3 at the Tyrrell Park Garden Center.
New podiatry clinic is led by Dr. Frances LaGrone, podiatrist for Christus Southeast Texas Health System, who provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.

New podiatry clinic is led by Dr. Frances LaGrone, podiatrist for Christus Southeast Texas Health System, who provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.

Christus Health opens new podiatry clinic, expanding specialty care

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Christus Health announced the opening of a new podiatry clinic, expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for patients across Southeast Texas.The new podiatry clinic is led by Dr.
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