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Beaumont CVB launches Localist Program.

Beaumont CVB launches Localist Program for residents to celebrate city, encourage tourism

News Staff

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

We don't know about you, but this year has felt like a constant barrage of bad news – both locally and nationally, which is why the Beaumont CVB has launched the Localist Program.

Education First FCU celebrated International Credit Union Day with other credit unions on Oct. 15.

Education First FCU celebrates International Credit Union Day

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 16, 2020

Thursday, Oct. 15 was International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), an annual event that raises global awareness for the credit union movement through outreach, volunteerism and fundraising, Education First Federal Credit Union reported Oct. 16.

Orange County bars may reopen to 50% capacity.

Orange County reopens bars

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 16, 2020

The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commissioner (TABC) has approved Orange County Judge John Gothia’s request for bars to reopen in Orange County, the county announced Oct. 16.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announces Port of Port Arthur grant. (Photo by Sharon Brooks, 2017)

Port of Port Arthur receives grant from Department of Transportation

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Oct.

Sempra Energy provides hurricane relief.

Sempra Energy supports hurricane relief

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, October 15, 2020

In the wake of Hurricane Delta, Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) Oct. 12 pledged $100,000 to assist communities in Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas in recovering from back-to-back hurricanes.

Visiting Gator Country

Beaumont CVB offers suggestions for socially distant fun

News Staff

Monday, October 12, 2020

The past months have been incredibly challenging for everyone, but the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is determined to make visiting and meeting in Beaumont as easy and safe as possible.

Valero donates to South East Texas Food Bank.

Valero’s Benefit for Children donates $100,000 to Southeast Texas Food Bank’s Backpack Program

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 9, 2020

The Southeast Texas Food Bank received an unexpected charitable grant of $100,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year despite the cancellation of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events that generally provide the resources for Valero’s annual generosity to children’s...

Valero donates to local charitable organizations. (Valero photo)

Valero distributes $750k to local charitable groups

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 9, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the Valero Texas Open, like it did so many prominent events across the country, but it didn’t stop the tournament’s legacy of giving back, the company announced Oct. 8.

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses remain open for emergencies.

Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses open for emergency

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 9, 2020

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas released the following statement Oct. 8: The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority.

Hurricane Delta forecast from the National Hurricane Center

Orange County judge declares disaster ahead of Hurricane Delta

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Orange County Judge John Gothia is issuing a disaster declaration for Orange County in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Delta, which is predicted to hit land Friday, Oct. 9.

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