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Christus Health opens new podiatry clinic, expanding specialty care

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.

Community Resilience Conference March 26 at Lamar University Setzer Student Center

The Gulf Coast Community Resilience Conference is Thursday, March 26, at the Lamar University Setzer Student Center, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd. in Beaumont.The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. and is hosted by the Lamar University Center for Resiliency. This year’s thems is “Resiliency Through History.

Entergy Texas issues RFP for new power generation to support SETX growth

Entergy Texas announced they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new dispatchable generation resource as part of its ongoing, long-term resource planning efforts to serve continued customer and industrial growth across Southeast Texas.

Pecan Groves Plaza set to become newest family fun destination

Pecan Groves Plaza, 3814 Main Ave. in Groves, is preparing to become Mid-County’s newest family fun destination, offering a one-stop hub for fitness, food, play and community connection, according to a news release.

Port Arthur LNG announces full tuition scholarship program for Southeast Texas students

Port Arthur LNG announced March 5 the launch of the Pathways to Port Arthur LNG Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship initiative designed to expand education access and strengthen the future workforce of Southeast Texas.

New Bealls store to open in Vidor

Bealls, Inc. announces the opening of a new 21,274 square-foot store at 1380 N. Main St. in the Main Street Shopping Center. A weekend-long grand opening is targeted for March 27-29 and an 8:30 a.m.

Community Hospital Corporation appoints Doss as chief operating officer

Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) announced Feb. 23 that Justin Doss, chief executive officer (CEO) of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (BHSET), will transition to CHC’s chief operating officer (COO), effective July 5, according to a news release.

Entergy Texas issues RFP for new power generation to support Southeast Texas growth

Entergy Texas has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new dispatchable generation resource as part of its ongoing, long-term resource planning efforts to serve continued customer and industrial growth across Southeast Texas.

Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas announces newly elected board, chair, directors and officers

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southeast Texas announced the newly elected officers, directors, and board chair for 2026.

Oberhoff elected to AAA Board of Directors

Acadian Ambulance announced Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Butch Oberhoff was elected to the American Ambulance Association (AAA) Board of Directors and began his three-year term last month.Oberhoff started as an EMT in 1989 and became a paramedic soon after.