News
Sharon Brooks
Three huge wind turbine blades left the Port of Beaumont via truck Jan. 28.
Flaggers had to briefly restrict travel on the access road at the MLK underpass as truck tractors pulled the long blades through the intersection so they could turn left and get on the interstate.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Educational Results Partnership recognizes Nederland ISD on annual Honor Roll
News Staff
Nederland ISD was recently recognized as a 2019-20 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll District for our high achievement in student success.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Governor holds listening session on Texas economy and construction industry
News Staff
Governor Greg Abbott held a listening session in San Antonio with construction workers, small business leaders, and advocates Jan. 26 to discuss how Texas can better support small businesses and workers in the wake of COVID-19.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
LIT receives first award of 2021
News Staff
Receiving its first award of 2021, Lamar Institute of Technology has been named one of the nation’s elite, top 25 colleges for its Online Occupational Safety and Health Certificate program by Value Colleges.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Governor's team hosts PPP webinar for small businesses
Sharon Brooks
The Governor’s Small Business Team is hosting a webinar for Texas small business owners from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, to provide an update on recovery resources through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), specifically the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Monday, January 25, 2021
LSCPA/Associated Builders and Contractors scaffolding class fast-tracks students looking for a career in construction.
Accelerated scaffolding training available through November
News Staff
Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeast Texas (ABC-SETX), in partnership with Lamar State College of Port Arthur (LSCPA), is conducting a three-week accelerated National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) scaffolding course to prepare area residents for future success...
Friday, January 22, 2021
From left: LCE Principal Kayla Casey, West Orange Walmart Manager Hal Biskey and LCE Music Teacher Josh Leger
Local school gets $4k grant from Walmart
News Staff
Little Cypress Elementary School recently received a $4,000 Walmart Community grant to provide educational tools for the school.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is accepting grant applications for tourism-related projects.
Jefferson County Tourism Committee accepting grant applications to draw tourism
News Staff
The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism-related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due Friday, March 5, by 5 p.m. and are to be turned in to Kathi Hughes, Director of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
5 Under Golf Center receives award as a Top 50 practice range in the U.S.
News Staff
Southeast Texas’ own 5 Under Golf Center was among those awarded Top 50 honors by the Golf Range Association of America in its yearly ranking for best U.S. practice ranges.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
A new source of power: Montgomery County Power Station achieves commercial operation
News Staff
Entergy Texas recently announced that the state-of-the-art Montgomery County Power Station achieved commercial operation on Jan. 1, providing another source of reliable and clean energy to a growing Southeast Texas.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
