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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.
Texas First Bank welcomes Chris Kovatch as Senior Vice President - Commercial Lending.

Texas First Bank welcomes Chris Kovatch as Senior Vice President - Commercial Lending.

Chris Kovatch joins Texas First Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Texas First Bank announced June 30 that it is welcoming Chris Kovatch to the team as Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending. In this new role, Chris will work with our Southeast Texas team to help businesses small and large in the Beaumont-Orange-Port Arthur area grow and thrive.
TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS Board of Regents confirms new Lamar University President

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as the 16th president of Lamar University. Dr. Taylor was named sole finalist for the position earlier this month after an extensive national search. He will assume office on July 12. Dr.
Hannah Peacock (photo by Danielle Peacock)

Hannah Peacock (photo by Danielle Peacock)

BBB names two more local students as scholarship recipients

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas and the BBB Consumer Education Foundation (CEF) are happy to announce that with the success of our Torch Awards held on June 10 at the Beaumont Civic Center, its sponsors and supporters, the organization was able to add two additional scholarships...
LIT ranked in Top 15 best dental hygiene schools in Texas

LIT ranked in Top 15 best dental hygiene schools in Texas

LIT ranked in Top 15 for Best Dental Hygiene Schools in Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Lamar Institute of Technology was named 12 out of 15 for the Best Dental Hygiene Schools in Texas, according to Nursingprocess.org. LIT’s Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares students for the Dental Hygiene National Board and Clinical Regional exams.
FEMA announces finalization of Orange County flood maps

FEMA announces finalization of Orange County flood maps

FEMA announces flood map finalization for Orange County

News Staff
Monday, June 21, 2021
New flood maps become effective Dec. 16 for Orange County, FEMA reported June 21. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone.
Local Luby’s Cafeterias to stay open after sale

Local Luby’s Cafeterias to stay open after sale

Local Luby’s Cafeterias to stay open after sale

Sharon Brooks
Monday, June 21, 2021
Luby’s lovers rejoice! After announcing last year that it would dissolve the business and close all its cafeterias after more than 70 years serving their famous fried fish and other homestyle comfort food, Luby's Inc.
Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC becomes largest global producer of PNDA.

Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC becomes largest global producer of PNDA.

Indorama Ventures subsidiary becomes largest PNDA producer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC (IVXP), a subsidiary of global chemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), announced June 16 a new PNDA (Purified 2,6-Naphthalene Dicarboxylic Acid) production unit, making IVXP the world’s largest PNDA producer.
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