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Heather Champion, Chief Clinical Officer for Spindletop Center

Heather Champion, Chief Clinical Officer for Spindletop Center

Spindletop Center announces new chief clinical officer

News Staff
Monday, August 8, 2022
Spindletop Center announced Aug 8 that Heather Champion, M.Ed., LPC, has been named its new chief clinical officer. Dr. Scott Strang, Spindletop Center’s chief clinical officer for the last several years, has announced his retirement. His last day is to be Aug. 19.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation announces funding to rebuild public boat ramps at Sabine Lake.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation announces funding to rebuild public boat ramps at Sabine Lake.

Foundation fills funding gap for new Sabine Lake boat ramps

News Staff
Monday, August 8, 2022
Thanks to a $250,000 donation from Cheniere Foundation and funding from the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County, Sabine Lake boaters and anglers will soon have access to two new and improved boat ramp facilities, reports Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
Comptroller collects record-setting sales tax in some sectors

Comptroller collects record-setting sales tax in some sectors

State sales tax revenue totals $3.9B in July

News Staff
Monday, August 1, 2022
  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Aug. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.88 billion in July, 14.7% more than in July 2021, and the highest monthly collections on record. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.
Matthew Bailey, Director of Security Operations, Lofton Security Service Inc.

Matthew Bailey, Director of Security Operations, Lofton Security Service Inc.

Lofton Security Service announces promotion

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Lofton Security Service Inc., a division of The Lofton Corporation, announced July 27 the promotion of Matthew Bailey to Director of Security Operations. Bailey began his career with Lofton Security in 1998 as an EMT/Security Officer at one of Lofton’s valued clients.
LSCO Workforce Building under construction

LSCO Workforce Building under construction

Lamar State College Orange receives $530k TRUE grant

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Lamar State College Orange received official word the week of July 25 that the Texas Higher Educating Coordinating Board (THECB) has awarded the college a $530,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant.
Megan Hanks, Business/Community Development Officer, Neches FCU

Megan Hanks, Business/Community Development Officer, Neches FCU

Neches FCU announces employee promotion

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Jason Landry, President/CEO of Neches Federal Credit Union, on July 26 announced the promotion of Megan Hanks to Business/Community Development Officer.
SOST Executive Director Doug Fair, 2021-22 Spindletop Rotary President Shannon Garrod, 2022-23 Spindletop Rotary President Micah Leigh and SOST Conductor Chelsea Tipton

SOST Executive Director Doug Fair, 2021-22 Spindletop Rotary President Shannon Garrod, 2022-23 Spindletop Rotary President Micah Leigh and SOST Conductor Chelsea Tipton

Spindletop Rotary donates $5k to SOST, SOP

News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Spindletop Rotary Club donated $5,000 to the Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) and Some Other Place on July 21 from funds raised at its annual roast event, the organization reports. The club hosted the Celebrity Roast of SOST Conductor Chelsea Tipton on April 7.
Sales tax holiday coming Aug. 5-7

Sales tax holiday coming Aug. 5-7

Texas sales tax holiday is Aug. 5-7

News Staff
Monday, July 25, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.
LU to host second SURF Symposium on Aug. 5

LU to host second SURF Symposium on Aug. 5

LU to host second annual SURF Symposium

News Staff
Monday, July 25, 2022
For the second time, the Office of Undergraduate Research will host the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium from 2-4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 5 in the Reaud Executive Event Space, the university reported July 21.
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