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Weber: $30 million-plus in federal funding headed to SETX

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Jan. 23, 14th District Congressman Randy Weber, in a press release, announced more than $30 million has been secured for critical projects in Texas 14th District after the U.S. Senate passed H.R.

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DuGood FCU announces three promotions

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

DuGood Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of three of its employees recently.Katlyn Ellis was promoted to director of Marketing and Business Development. Ellis joined DuGood in February 2025 as director of Business Development.

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BBB announces lineup to empower tomorrow’s leaders

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The BBB Southeast Texas Foundation announced the lineup of speakers for the 2026 Spark Leadership Summit set for Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Holiday Inn on Walden Road in Beaumont. Hours are 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

BBB SETX Foundation announces new chair, trustees

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Better Business Bureau (BBB), along with the BBB Southeast Texas Foundation, announced the appointment of a chairman and new members to the BBB Southeast Texas Foundation Board of Trustees for 2026.Elton Hollis was named chairman of the foundation.

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Houston restaurateur eyes Beaumont for BB’s Tex-Orleans

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

By Chad Cooper | cooper@theexaminer.comEasy’s. Luke’s. The Park. Some have had longer stints than others in the Old Town neighborhood of Beaumont, but 2325 Calder Ave. will soon have a new tenant — BB’s Tex-Orleans.

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2026 Industry Advancement Expo is Feb. 12

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced its annual Industry Advancement Expo, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, from 2-6 p.m. at the Doggett Ford Park Exhibit Hall.

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Abbott announces Davie Defense expansion to Port Arthur

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Feb. 11, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Port Arthur and Galveston to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in capital investment.

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Small Business Development Center, Cheniere hosting workshop for small businesses: 'Is Your Business Ready for Government Certifications?'

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Cheniere, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA), will host an essential workshop designed to prepare small businesses for collaboration with local industries. The workshop is Wednesday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Beaumont CVB to honor tourism at the 34 Annual Hall of Fame

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Friday, January 30, 2026

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announed its 34th Annual Hall of Fame Awards 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Tyrrell Park Garden Center, 6088 Babe Zaharias Dr.

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Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. and Stellar Bancorp, Inc. announce merger

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Prosperity Bank, and Stellar Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of Stellar Bank, headquartered in Houston jointly announced Jan.

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