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Dr. Mike Fuljenz, author of 'Type Two Double Eagles 1866-1876, a Numismatic History and Analysis'

Dr. Mike Fuljenz, author of 'Type Two Double Eagles 1866-1876, a Numismatic History and Analysis'

‘America’s Gold Expert’ writes ‘Book of the Year’

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Prominent Beaumont rare coin dealer Dr. Michael Fuljenz, “America’s Gold Expert” and president of Universal Coin & Bullion (www.UniversalCoin.com), was honored at the recent 2022 Chicago World’s Fair of Money for a reference book he wrote about historic 19th century United States gold coins.
Entergy Texas plans to build a new 71,000 square-foot facility in Beaumont.

Entergy Texas plans to build a new 71,000 square-foot facility in Beaumont.

Entergy Texas to build new Beaumont facility

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Entergy Texas employees assigned to the Chevyland Service Center near I-10 in Beaumont will soon have a new facility. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to acquire the property where the service center is located for the I-10/US 69 interchange project.
Stuckey's construction is underway in Orange County.

Stuckey's construction is underway in Orange County.

Stuckey's construction underway in Orange County

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Orange County will soon be home to a new Stuckey's convenience store. Some locals speculated that a Buc-ees was being erected at the location, but Sauceda Construction LLC confirmed its team is building a brand-new Stuckey's store on the corner of FM 1442 and Interstate 10 in Orange.
Dr. Sidney Valentine will assume his new role as LIT president on Aug. 16.

Dr. Sidney Valentine will assume his new role as LIT president on Aug. 16.

TSUS board confirms new LIT president

News Staff
Monday, August 15, 2022
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Sidney E. Valentine, Ph.D., as president of Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. Dr. Valentine was named sole finalist for the position last month following a national search. He will assume office Aug. 16.
LIT President Dr. Lonnie L. Howard passes the torch to Dr. Sidney E. Valentine

LIT President Dr. Lonnie L. Howard passes the torch to Dr. Sidney E. Valentine

Passing the torch: LIT welcomes new president

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) is holding its Fall 2022 convocation on Wed., Aug. 17. Dr. Lonnie L. Howard will host a “Passing the Torch” event for incoming President Dr. Sidney E. Valentine. The in-person convocation for LIT faculty and staff will be held at The Downtown Event Centre. Dr.
Kathleen Jackson takes her oath of office as son Tommy Jackson and daughter Thea Etlinger watch. Chairman Peter Lake administers the oath.

Kathleen Jackson takes her oath of office as son Tommy Jackson and daughter Thea Etlinger watch. Chairman Peter Lake administers the oath.

Governor appoints Beaumont resident to Public Utility Commission of Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott announced Aug. 5 that he had appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027, and on Aug. 9, the Beaumont resident was joined by her son and daughter as she took the oath of office.
Conceptual renovation rendering

Conceptual renovation rendering

USDOT awards Port of Port Arthur $13.6 million grant

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Port of Port Arthur a $13.6 million federal grant through the FY 2022 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, the port announced Aug. 9.
BASF summer interns gain real-world experience

BASF summer interns gain real-world experience

BASF internships give area students on-the-job experience

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
BASF recently concluded its annual summer internship program in Southeast Texas where five students joined the BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals LLC site in Port Arthur, and four students worked at the BASF Beaumont site, BASF reported Aug. 9.
Par-Tee-Fore a Purpose with United Way on Aug. 26

Par-Tee-Fore a Purpose with United Way on Aug. 26

Par-Tee-Fore a Purpose with United Way

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County is hosting a brand-new fundraiser, Par-Tee-Fore a Purpose, on Friday, Aug. 26, at 5 Under Golf Center in Beaumont. The golf tournament “par-tee” will feature a 9-hole scramble with two tee time options at either 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
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