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Monthly sales tax revenue tops $977 million

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he would be sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8% more than in April 2022.

Unemployment rate dips

The Southeast Texas unemployment rate for March fell to 6.2%, down from February’s rate of 6.5%.

‘I Am Texas’ stops in Orange

The Guinness World Record certified largest published book in the world, “I Am Texas,” will be on display at the Stark Museum of Art through July 29.

Free Family Fun Day

The Museum of the Gulf Coast and the Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau are teaming up to present a free Family Fun Day that is “For the Birds!” as part of the city of Port Arthur’s 125th Year of Celebration. Guests will be admitted to visit the museum for free from 10 a.m. until 1p.m.

TCEQ director proposes rule update

The TCEQ’s Executive Director plans to propose a rule amendment to clarify the process for individuals wishing to appeal the Executive Director’s decision to issue an air quality standard permit.

Beaumont Chamber partners with LIT

Salvation Army Thrift Store closes

The Salvation Army Thrift Store held its final sale April 20 and 21 at 4925 College Street in Beaumont, clearing out all inventory as well as some merchandising stands and shelves.

Chamber names new Economic Development director

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Amy Pinnt as the new Director of Economic Development, with a stated goal to “help lead the Chamber’s effort in growing and expanding the local economy through new business recruitment, growth of local small businesses and...

Rebates to reduce road emissions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is accepting additional applications for the Rebate Grants program to help reduce NOx emissions from onroad, heavy-duty diesel vehicles and select diesel non-road equipment in nonattainment areas and affected counties in Texas that include...

LIT students show off Skills

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) students competed in the state SkillsUSA Post-Secondary competition April 13-15 in Houston, taking home 17 gold, six silver and two bronze medals.