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LIT students excel at National Troubleshooting Competition

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) announced the success of its students at the North America Process Technology Association National Troubleshooting Competition, held at the College of the Mainland in Texas City on April 18-19.

Entergy Texas’ first solar resource helps customers meet sustainability goals

Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation, and with rapid growth comes an increased demand for electricity. As the demand for power grows in Southeast Texas, many homeowners and businesses are requesting cleaner energy options to help support their climate and environmental goals.

Abbott directs THECB to create task force addressing healthcare workforce shortages

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter April 18 directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to create a task force to address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet the demands of our growing state and provide students with the tools they need to succeed.

Spindletop Center holding ‘Release the Stigma’ Butterfly Release at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens on April 19

Spindletop Center and it’s Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee (CAAC) will be holding a “Release the Stigma” butterfly release at the Shangri-La Botanical Gardens,2111 W Park Ave., in Orange on Friday, April 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Abbott meets with Samsung executives to discuss billions invested In Texas

April 15, Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday met with Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") President and CEO Kye Hyun Kyung and other executives at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin to celebrate Samsung’s continued partnership with Texas and investment of more than $40 billion in the state.

ASPA fights back against Indian shrimp imports made with forced labor

The American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) is taking aggressive action to combat imports of shrimp from India that were made with forced labor and tainted by other labor abuses.

BBB announces the presenting sponsor, lineup with local all-stars for first-time leadership summit

BBB Southeast Texas and BBB Education Foundation announced The Spark Leadership Summit with Presenting Sponsor, G&G Enterprises. This inaugural event is Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center in Beaumont.“Education is the foundation for growth.

Phelan creates House Select Committee on AI and emerging technologies

Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced on April 2 the creation of a select committee to examine advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies (AI/ET) and the economic, ethical and societal implications of those advancements.

Texas economy again expands faster than U.S.

April 2, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas’ continuing economic expansion as new data recently released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy again growing faster than the nation as a whole.

Rep. Weber Awarded AAPA President’s Award

Washington, D.C. - The American Associations of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) received the 2024 President's Award for his legislative leadership.