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Sharon Brooks
The Chevron Phillips Auction for Buckner will make its virtual debut Thursday, Sept. 24, starting at noon.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Join the Get Out the Count census caravan in Port Arthur Sept. 25
Sharon Brooks
The 2020 Census is hosting a “Get Out the Count” census caravan in Port Arthur on Friday, Sept. 25, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The caravan will begin at Thomas Jefferson Middle School parking lot at 2200 Jefferson Dr. in Port Arthur.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Museum of the Gulf Coast hosting blood drive
Sharon Brooks
The Museum of the Gulf Coast (MOGC) is hosting a blood drive at the museum Oct. 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. due to "critically low" blood supplies at local blood banks, MOGC reports.
The Port Arthur museum is partnering with LifeShare Blood Center for the indoor donation drive.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Entergy Texas 'prepared' for TS Beta
Sharon Brooks
Entergy Texas is continuing to monitor and plan for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Beta, the company reported Sept. 20.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Nederland ISD promotes two
Sharon Brooks
Nederland ISD recently announced two new leaders promoted from within the district.
With Dr. Stuart Kieschnick being promoted to Superintendent, Nederland ISD took time to search for a replacement. That led to the promotion of Dr.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School
LCMCISD assistant principal to represent Region 5 for state title
Sharon Brooks
Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a Region 5 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year, LCMCISD Community Relations Coordinator Sherry...
Friday, September 18, 2020
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas eases visitor restrictions at local campuses. (Steward photo - Twitter.com)
Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses to ease visitor restrictions
Sharon Brooks
Steward Medical Group released the following statement Sept. 18 easing visitor restrictions at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas campuses in Beaumont and Port Arthur starting Sept. 21:
“The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Coburn Supply Company collecting donations for Laura-impacted employees
Sharon Brooks
Coburn Supply Company, which has multiple locations in Texas, Louisiana and beyond those states’ borders, is currently collecting donations through the “Coburn Cares” nonprofit organization for company employees impacted by Hurricane Laura.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Elizabeth Giovannetti and Jennifer Allen of Hampton Inn & Suites get a Housekeepers Week delivery from Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Courtesy photo)
Celebrating Housekeepers Week
Sharon Brooks
The Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau (PACVB) is celebrating International Housekeepers Week by delivering “Thank you” bags with Port Arthur amenities and color pages to hotel housekeepers around the city, reports PACVB.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Entergy Texas restores power, pledges $360,000 to help rebuild Texas communities
Sharon Brooks
Power was restored Sunday, Sept. 6, to all customers who could safely receive it, ending an 11-day restoration effort by more than 7,000 Entergy employees and contractors to restore 291,300 customers in Texas, the company reports.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
