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A record number of students, 175, will be graduating during Spring commencement at Lamar State College Orange. (Pictured: LSCO President Thomas Johnson with a graduate prior to the pandemic.)

A record number of students, 175, will be graduating during Spring commencement at Lamar State College Orange. (Pictured: LSCO President Thomas Johnson with a graduate prior to the pandemic.)

Lamar State College Orange celebrates record number of Spring graduates

News Staff
Monday, May 10, 2021
Despite a challenging year during which Southeast Texans faced of a global pandemic, two hurricanes within a six-week period and a disruptive winter storm, Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) has 175 students graduating on May 15, an all-time record for a Spring graduation.
It's Small Business Week in Texas.

It's Small Business Week in Texas.

Governor proclaims Small Business Week in Texas

News Staff
Monday, May 10, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott, May 10, invited all Texans to celebrate the unique role small businesses play in the economic resurgence in communities throughout the state of Texas as he issued a proclamation officially designating May 9-15 as Small Business Week in Texas. “An amazing 99.
Seafarers' Center of Beaumont hosts fundraiser.

Seafarers' Center of Beaumont hosts fundraiser.

Beaumont Seafarers' Center raising funds with crawfish, shrimp boil

News Staff
Monday, May 10, 2021
The Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont announced May 7 that it is hosting a "spicy spring fundraiser" in the form of a Crawfish and Shrimp Boil on May 11 from 5-8 p.m. The event will take place at Gator Country, located at I-10 and Highway 365 (21159 FM 365) in Beaumont.
Pictured from L to R: John Deckert, Amber Riedmueller, Katie Celli, Breelyn Brittain and Cliff Brittain

Pictured from L to R: John Deckert, Amber Riedmueller, Katie Celli, Breelyn Brittain and Cliff Brittain

ISTC donates $7,500 to Project Graduation programs across Southeast Texas

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) is donating $7,500 to Project Graduation programs for 15 high schools throughout Southeast Texas. “ISTC is dedicated to the youth’s safety and we strongly believe in the mission of project graduation,” stated Cliff Brittain, President and CEO of ISTC.
Port of Port Arthur receives grant that will fund expansion, create jobs.

Port of Port Arthur receives grant that will fund expansion, create jobs.

Port Arthur receives grant assisting with ongoing expansion

News Staff
Friday, April 30, 2021
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded the Port of Port Arthur $3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to increase export opportunities. The grant will support local job creation and cargo movement as it facilitates an ongoing $3.
Governor's office announces Texas ranks best for business for 17th consecutive year.

Governor's office announces Texas ranks best for business for 17th consecutive year.

Texas ranks best state for business for 17th consecutive year

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
For the 17th year in a row, Texas has again been named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine. The rankings are determined by the CEO’s assessments of each state’s business climate, workforce and quality of life.
Georgetta Carvin, Risk Management Director

Georgetta Carvin, Risk Management Director

Gulf Credit Union hires new team member, promotes two from within

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Gulf Credit Union announced April 20 that it is welcoming a new team member and has promoted two team members to new positions in the company. Georgetta Carvin will be joining Gulf Credit Union as the Risk Management Director. Georgetta has worked in the financial industry for over 18 years.
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