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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.

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.

National Beep Baseball Association World Series coming to Beaumont in 2022 (photo by Cassie Nipp)

Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau scores bid to host Beep Baseball World Series in 2022

News Staff

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The National Beep Baseball World Series is coming to Beaumont in 2022, the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced Aug. 12.

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 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 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.

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Bryan Park - aka 503 Park - in Port Arthur is getting a new basketball court and playground pieces to replace old, outdated equipment.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

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.

Nederland ISD offers free meals to students in 2021-22.

Nederland schools to provide free meals for students in coming school year

News Staff

Friday, July 30, 2021

Nederland Independent School District announced July 30 that it would be offering free meals for all students in the 2021-22 school year, joining at least one other Southeast Texas school that previously announced its new policy.

Harmony Public Schools will provide free meals to students through 2021-22 school year.

Harmony Public Schools to provide free meals for all students

News Staff

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Harmony Public Schools has announced its policy that this school year, healthy meals during breakfast and lunch will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

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