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Texas Comptroller announces sales tax holiday.

Texas Comptroller announces sales tax holiday.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 6-8

News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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. 6-8.
TMA elects Dr. Ray Callas as vice chair of board.

TMA elects Dr. Ray Callas as vice chair of board.

Beaumont, Dallas physicians elected top officers of TMA board

News Staff
Monday, July 26, 2021
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees elected Dallas cardiologist Richard Wesley Snyder II, MD, as chair and G. “Ray” Callas, MD, a Beaumont anesthesiologist, as vice chair. Each will serve a one-year term in his board office. Dr.
Legacy Health CEO Katy Caldwell announces retirement.

Legacy Health CEO Katy Caldwell announces retirement.

Legacy Community Health CEO Katy Caldwell announces retirement

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
After 25 years of steadfast leadership, Legacy Community Health (Legacy) CEO Katy Caldwell will be retiring from her position with the organization on Dec. 31, 2021, the company announced July 21. Caldwell has been a driving force for Legacy.
Pictured in photo (L-R): Dr. Lonnie Howard (President, Lamar Institute of Technology), Dr. Betty Reynard (President, Lamar State College Port Arthur), Rep. Dade Phelan (Speaker, Texas House of Representatives), Dr. Tom Johnson (President, Lamar State College Orange), Dr. Brian McCall (Chancellor, Texas State University System)

Pictured in photo (L-R): Dr. Lonnie Howard (President, Lamar Institute of Technology), Dr. Betty Reynard (President, Lamar State College Port Arthur), Rep. Dade Phelan (Speaker, Texas House of Representatives), Dr. Tom Johnson (President, Lamar State College Orange), Dr. Brian McCall (Chancellor, Texas State University System)

Lamar State Colleges further reduce tuition

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange and Lamar State College Port Arthur, known collectively as the Lamar State Colleges, will further reduce tuition this fall thanks to an additional $17 million in funding in the recently approved state budget.
LSCO partners with Optimus Steel to provide training for future employees.

LSCO partners with Optimus Steel to provide training for future employees.

LSCO congratulates, partners with Optimus Steel in Orange County expansion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) congratulated Optimus Steel on its planned expansion in Orange County and explained that the school had worked with the company and the Orange County Economic Development Corporation over the past year to cultivate industry-specific curriculum that would provide...
Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas receives $331k Texas Talent Connection grant.

Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas receives $331k Texas Talent Connection grant.

Governor announces more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection Grants

News Staff
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state July 6, including $331,035 to Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas.
Process technology/instrumentation director Earl Geis shows Congressman Brian Babin around the facility.

Process technology/instrumentation director Earl Geis shows Congressman Brian Babin around the facility.

LSCO process technology/instrumentation director retiring

News Staff
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced July 1 that current director, Earl Geis, is retiring as process technology and instrumentation program director in August.
Governor celebrates Optimus Steel expansion in Orange County. (Optimus Steel photo)

Governor celebrates Optimus Steel expansion in Orange County. (Optimus Steel photo)

Governor celebrates Optimus Steel expansion in Orange County

News Staff
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 2 that Optimus Steel LLC (“Optimus Steel”) will establish a new rebar line and coil handling facility in Orange County. Optimus Steel, a subsidiary of Aceros Turia Inc., produces a wide range of high-quality wire rods, coiled rebar, and billets.
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