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Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Executive Director Stephanie Vanskike

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Executive Director Stephanie Vanskike

January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas is reminding the community that January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month. The local Crime Stoppers is encouraging all Southeast Texans to join in the effort and help create an even brighter future for the area.
Deadline looms for EIDL applications.

Deadline looms for EIDL applications.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications due Dec. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31.
Southeast Texas Food Bank receives largest donation in its 29-year history.

Southeast Texas Food Bank receives largest donation in its 29-year history.

Mackenzie Scott donates $9 million to local food bank

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
During the season of year-end giving, philanthropist Mackenzie Scott delivered a generous gift that’s creating a huge impact toward ending hunger in Southeast Texas by choosing the local food bank as one of 384 recipients of a portion of $4.
Neches FCU promotes five

Neches FCU promotes five

Neches FCU promotes five

Sharon Brooks
Monday, December 28, 2020
Neches Federal Credit Union (Neches FCU) recently promoted five associates to new positions within the company, announced Neches FCU President/CEO Jason Landry. Jacob Devillier was recently promoted to AVP of Operational Support / Product and Service Development for Neches FCU.
Harbor Freight opening West Orange store in 2021.

Harbor Freight opening West Orange store in 2021.

Harbor Freight opening new store in West Orange in 2021

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in West Orange. The new store will be located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive and is expected to open early next year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen Texas Capitol Jan. 4.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen Texas Capitol Jan. 4.

Abbott announces Texas Capitol will reopen

Sharon Brooks
Monday, December 21, 2020
In spite of many state capitols, including the U.S. Capitol, remaining closed precautionarily due to COVID concerns, Governor Greg Abbott announced Dec. 21 that the Texas Capitol will reopen on Jan. 4.
Wells Fargo donates $40k to local food bank.

Wells Fargo donates $40k to local food bank.

Wells Fargo helps local food bank fight hunger with $40k donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 17, 2020
In an effort to fight hunger in local communities during this holiday season, Wells Fargo announced Dec. 17 that it’s celebrating its partnership with Feeding America member food banks across the nation by making a $40,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Food Bank in Beaumont.
The Port Arthur Industry Group recently donated $60,000 to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Workforce Training program to help residents of Port Arthur earn a CDL license. (Courtesy photo)

The Port Arthur Industry Group recently donated $60,000 to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Workforce Training program to help residents of Port Arthur earn a CDL license. (Courtesy photo)

Port Arthur Industry Group donates $60k for LSCPA scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
If you’ve got the drive, Lamar State College Port Arthur has the money to help you, thanks to a substantial scholarship donation by the Port Arthur Industry Group.
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