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Gov. Greg Abbott to keynote, receive award at TAB gala in October.

Gov. Greg Abbott to keynote, receive award at TAB gala in October.

Governor to keynote, receive award at Oct. 4 gala

News Staff
Monday, August 23, 2021
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) announced Aug. 23 that Governor Greg Abbott will serve as the keynote speaker for the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas Gala” on Oct. 4 in Austin, and he will be receiving the inaugural Guardian of Capitalism Award, “recognizing his unparalleled...
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman celebrates Startup Day Across America.

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman celebrates Startup Day Across America.

SBA Administrator Guzman celebrates Startup Day Across America

News Staff
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement on Aug. 18, Startup Day Across America: “On Startup Day Across America, we celebrate new business ventures who are innovating and creating, solving problems and bringing new products and...
Each year, Entergy Texas donates fans to Southeast Texas nonprofits like the Silsbee Christian Care Center.

Each year, Entergy Texas donates fans to Southeast Texas nonprofits like the Silsbee Christian Care Center.

Entergy Texas donates fans for 21st year in a row

News Staff
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
For the 21st summer in a row, Entergy Texas Inc. donated fans to help low-income customers stay cool and save money.
Big Boy to visit Beaumont

Big Boy to visit Beaumont

Big Boy to visit Beaumont, Orange

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s to conquer mountains while carrying equipment in support of World War II, is embarking on a 10-state tour. Big Boy will be on public display Aug. 18 in Beaumont and then make a short whistle-stop in Orange on Aug. 19.
City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City seeks public input on FY22 budget.

City of Beaumont sets public hearing to discuss FY22 budget

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The city of Beaumont invites the public to participate in a discussion about the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget includes an additional $6 million in property taxes. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. for all interested citizens of the city of Beaumont.
Bridge City Chamber seeks new director

Bridge City Chamber seeks new director

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce seeks director

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now hiring for the position of director, the Chamber announced Aug. 10. Job requirements include the following: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Job enthusiasm and desire to help reach the Chamber’s goal of progressive growth in trade...
Thanks to Talking Rain Beverage Company, Bryan Park - aka 503 Park - in Port Arthur is getting a new basketball court and playground pieces to replace old, outdated equipment.

Thanks to Talking Rain Beverage Company, Bryan Park - aka 503 Park - in Port Arthur is getting a new basketball court and playground pieces to replace old, outdated equipment.

Sparkling Ice to build new basketball court at popular Port Arthur park

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Thanks to Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, Port Arthur residents will soon have access to a brand-new basketball court and play area built at Bryan Park, better known in the community as 503.
Sales tax revenue totals $3.4 billion for July

Sales tax revenue totals $3.4 billion for July

Sales tax revenue totals $3.4 billion for July

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Aug. 2 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.39 billion in July, 13.5% more than July 2020's total, with natural gas seeing a year-over-year increase of more than 400% and oil taxes increasing by more than 100% during the same time, evidencing much stronger...
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