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Comptroller reports sales tax collections improved for November.

Comptroller reports sales tax collections improved for November.

State, local sales tax collections improve for November

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Nov. 12 that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $890.5 million in local sales tax allocations for November, 4.8% more than in November 2019.
Indorama will conduct evacuation drills Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.

Indorama will conduct evacuation drills Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.

Indorama conducting drills at Port Neches plant

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Indorama, which is located at the former Huntsman facility in Port Neches, will be conducting evacuation drills on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 12 at noon, reports the city of Groves. These are practice drills for the facility.
From left: LCM Superintendent Stacey Brister; LCI Principal Michael Ridout; Samantha Arrington; International Paper Representative Michelle Hatcher; Sommer Reynolds; Adam Strandberg; LCE Principal Kayla Casey; MMS Principal Kim Cox; International Paper Representative Stacey Nichols; and MVE Principal Carie Broussard. (Not pictured: Deidre Windham)

From left: LCM Superintendent Stacey Brister; LCI Principal Michael Ridout; Samantha Arrington; International Paper Representative Michelle Hatcher; Sommer Reynolds; Adam Strandberg; LCE Principal Kayla Casey; MMS Principal Kim Cox; International Paper Representative Stacey Nichols; and MVE Principal Carie Broussard. (Not pictured: Deidre Windham)

International Paper enhances education at LCMCISD

Sharon Brooks
Monday, November 9, 2020
Each year International Paper supports local nonprofits and school initiatives where their mill workers live and work through their IPGiving program.
Silsbee debate students performed well at a regional meet over the weekend.

Silsbee debate students performed well at a regional meet over the weekend.

Silsbee debate students shine

Sharon Brooks
Monday, November 9, 2020
Silsbee High School Debate students performed well during the 2020 Region 5 UIL Regional Students Congress Virtual meet on Saturday, Nov. 7, making their cases and proving they belong in the upcoming state competition early next year.
Buckner selects Jeff Ross as interim senior executive director.

Buckner selects Jeff Ross as interim senior executive director.

Buckner selects interim senior executive director

News Staff
Monday, November 9, 2020
Jeff Ross was selected to serve as interim senior executive director for Buckner Children and Family Services in Southeast Texas, effective Nov. 1. In his new role, Ross oversees operations serving vulnerable children and families in Houston, Beaumont and the surrounding areas.
Spindletop Center Chief Medical Officer Harlan Charleston died unexpectedly on Nov. 6.

Spindletop Center Chief Medical Officer Harlan Charleston died unexpectedly on Nov. 6.

Spindletop Center Chief Medical Officer dies unexpectedly

News Staff
Friday, November 6, 2020
Spindletop Center has announced that Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harlan Charleston, who was a mental health advocate and compassionate colleague, died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 6. “It is with great sadness that we announce that Dr.
Companies partner to form Whiteley Oliver LLC, headquartered in Beaumont.

Companies partner to form Whiteley Oliver LLC, headquartered in Beaumont.

Businesses partner to provide comprehensive services

Sharon Brooks
Friday, November 6, 2020
Two Southeast Texas businesses have combined forces to provide clients with comprehensive services and decades of experience. Mark Whiteley & Associates LLC (“MWA”) has partnered with S.
Shangri La reopens Nov. 18.

Shangri La reopens Nov. 18.

Shangri La reopens Nov. 18

Sharon Brooks
Friday, November 6, 2020
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center has announced it will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Normal operating hours each week will be Tues. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and admission is free.
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