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Youth meetings, sports events big business for Beaumont CVB (photo of student at Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference held in Beaumont from Feb. 7-9)

Youth meetings, sports events big business for Beaumont CVB (photo of student at Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference held in Beaumont from Feb. 7-9)

Youth meetings, sports tournaments big business for Beaumont

When it comes to meetings, conferences and sporting events, the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has a wide demographic of groups that choose to host events in the city. From swing dance groups to state associations and everything in between, Beaumont has seen it all.
Nederland uses American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund award to start nonprofit partnership grant.

Nederland uses American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund award to start nonprofit partnership grant.

City of Nederland announces nonprofit partnership grant program

After being awarded $4.3 million as part of the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, Nederland City Manager Chris Duque announced Feb. 16, the city is starting a nonprofit partnership grant, the first initiative selected for funding from the award.
Brayden McDonald hands a flower arrangement made in Floral Design class to VISD Board Trustee Kimberly Crossley.

Brayden McDonald hands a flower arrangement made in Floral Design class to VISD Board Trustee Kimberly Crossley.

Students show off skills during CTE Month at VISD

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month found Vidor High School students providing samples of the hard work they are performing in their classes to Vidor Independent School District board trustees.
Free tax assistance available for qualifying individuals, families

Free tax assistance available for qualifying individuals, families

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

It’s tax time again, and Lamar University, Entergy Texas, the IRS and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas have collaborated to offer free income tax preparation to community members who earn less than $57,000 annually, helping area residents minimize payments and maximize refunds.
VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and Director of Training and Operations for Lamar University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, invites community members earning less than $57,000 annually to visit him and other volunteers around the area who are providing free tax...
A rendering of the new Planet Fitness coming to Beaumont in March (courtesy of Planet Fitness)

A rendering of the new Planet Fitness coming to Beaumont in March (courtesy of Planet Fitness)

Beaumont Planet Fitness to open second Beaumont location

Beaumont is getting another gym, where members can work out one of the club’s many machines, get a hydromassage or watch TV in the Cardio Theater while improving their heart health. Planet Fitness Inc. announced Feb. 7 that it has begun in-club membership presale for its second Beaumont gym.
Entergy unveils new logo

Entergy unveils new logo

Entergy unveils new logo

Entergy revealed its new corporate brand and a refreshed logo on Feb. 7. The introduction of the new brand reflects Entergy’s “aspiration to become the premier electric utility and deliver a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future for everyone.

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