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Port Arthur Public Library, Lucy Stiefel Gallery, 4615 9th Ave.

Port Arthur Public Library, Lucy Stiefel Gallery, 4615 9th Ave.

Small Business Development Center hosting workshop will help owners create, optimize Google business profiles

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Small business owners and solopreneurs looking to improve their online visibility are invited to attend "How to Create and Optimize Your Google Business Profile," a hands-on workshop designed to help businesses stand out in Google Search and Google Maps where customers are actively looking,...

FACES & PLACES | Southeast Texas Businesses

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
• The Board of Directors of Golden Triangle Federal Credit Union announced J. Keith Short as the credit union’s new president and chief executive officer. Short succeeds Christa Hollier, who served as president and CEO since January 2000.• Suhail Kanwar, M.S., P.E.
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LOCAL BRIEFS | Southeast Texas Businesses

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Carly Railcar purchased by FreightCar AmericaOn Dec. 22, 2025, FreightCar America reported the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components LLC, which operates a facility on State Highway 87 near Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School.
Monterey House in Beaumont

Monterey House in Beaumont

2025 was rough year on local restauants

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.com2025 saw a host of restaurants in the Golden Triangle close their doors, including two longtime establishments at the end of the year.The Monterey House, 1090 11th St. in Beaumont, closed Dec.
ExxonMobil donation to SETX Food Bank | Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

ExxonMobil donation to SETX Food Bank | Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

ExxonMobil donates to LIT, SETX Food Bank on Giving Tuesday

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Dannie Oliveaux | dannieoliveaux@theexaminer.comGiving Tuesday on Dec. 2, 2025, brought good news for Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) and the Southeast Texas Food Bank, as both received large donations from ExxonMobil.
Standing with First Security Bank CEO Clint Walters and Mike Fogo, rocket instructor (center) are (from left) Hardin-Jefferson High School students Benjamin Harris, Grayson Sullivan, Kain Tinney, Westen Williams, Jayna Ivey and Tatum Brasseaux. Courtesy Image | First Security Bank

Standing with First Security Bank CEO Clint Walters and Mike Fogo, rocket instructor (center) are (from left) Hardin-Jefferson High School students Benjamin Harris, Grayson Sullivan, Kain Tinney, Westen Williams, Jayna Ivey and Tatum Brasseaux. Courtesy Image | First Security Bank

H-JISD Senior Rocket Program gets boost from local bank

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District Senior Rocket Program received a significant financial boost through a continued partnership with First Security Bank, according to district officials.
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