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Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center reopens Jan. 20.

The Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center reopens Jan. 20

News Staff

Monday, January 18, 2021

The staff of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center has announced the center will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 20. It has been closed since September 2019 due to water intrusion from Tropical Storm Imelda.

Nederland ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month.

Nederland ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

News Staff

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Nederland Independent School District is joining 1,024 school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Dr. Stuart Kieschnick announced Jan. 14.

Governor remarks on opening legislative session.

Governor remarks on opening legislative session

News Staff

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott visited the Texas House and Senate Chambers Jan. 12 to deliver opening day remarks for the start of the 87th Texas Legislature.

FCC seeks comment on emergency broadband program.

FCC seeks comment on $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

News Staff

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking to provide broadband service and devices to low-income households, reports the commission.

SBA offers PPP guidance

SBA reopens PPP for community financial institutions first

News Staff

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal on Jan. 11 at 9 am ET.

IRS 'ready' for tax season

News Staff

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service assured taxpayers and tax professionals Jan. 12 that updates to key federal tax forms and instructions are complete and will be available when Americans begin filing their tax returns.

Texas A&M announces start of production on two COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

Production begins in Texas on two different COVID-19 vaccine candidates

News Staff

Monday, January 11, 2021

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, and the Texas A&M University System Center for Innovation in Advanced Development & Manufacturing (CIADM) Jan. 11 announced that production has begun in Texas on two different COVID-19 vaccine candidates with support from the U.S.

LIT CARES grant assists students in completing curriculum.

LIT CARES grant assists students in completing curriculum

News Staff

Monday, January 11, 2021

The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) is passing on federal aid to students working to complete their credentials. Effective immediately as of Jan.

Comptroller releases Biennial Revenue Estimate Jan. 11.

Comptroller releases Biennial Revenue Estimate

News Staff

Monday, January 11, 2021

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) on Jan. 11, showing the state is projected to have $112.5 billion in revenue available for general-purpose spending during the 2022-23 biennium. The revenue estimate represents a 0.

Detective Michael Hebert with the Port Arthur Police Department was one of the first responders receiving the first of two injections of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 7.

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas begins vaccinations for first responders

News Staff

Friday, January 8, 2021

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to first responders in Southeast Texas this week. Vaccinations began Jan. 7 and will be administered in a phased approach for all first responders according to criteria outlined by the CDC and ACIP.

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