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The Vidor Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to collect canned goods for local families.

Vidor Rotary collecting canned goods for local families

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Vidor Rotary Club is collecting funds and food for the Vidor United Christian Care Center for hundreds of families who receive food monthly, reports Rotarian and Vidor Independent School District Director of Community Relations.

Aerial data products taken and interpreted by Dr. Reda Amer, assistant professor and director of Lamar Geospatial Center and director of GIS programs in LU’s Department of Earth & Space Sciences and principal investigator for this project.

LU aerial drone surveys Hurricane Laura’s damage to coastal protection

Sharon Brooks

Monday, September 14, 2020

During the second week of September, Lamar University’s Department of Earth and Space Sciences utilized an aerial drone to take photos and video imagery of Jefferson County’s coastline’s status in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

Port of Beaumont staff and volunteers delivered relief supplies to Lake Charles on Sept. 14. (Port of Beaumont photo)

Port of Beaumont staff delivers relief supplies to Lake Charles

Sharon Brooks

Monday, September 14, 2020

Representatives from the Port of Beaumont delivered more than $3,000 worth of supplies to the Port of Lake Charles on Sept. 10, the local port reported.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel is reopening to the public Sept. 16, pending regulatory approval. (Boyd Gaming photo)

Delta Downs announces reopening

Sharon Brooks

Monday, September 14, 2020

After shuttering in late August due to damage from Hurricane Laura, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel announced Sept. 14 that it is scheduled to reopen to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m., pending final regulatory approvals.

Cone image predicting Tropical Storm Sally's path. (Image from NOAA/NWS at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14)

Texas A&M Task Force 1 traveling to La. ahead of incoming storm

Sharon Brooks

Monday, September 14, 2020

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally.

DOJ charges more than 50 people with PPP fraud.

DOJ charges more than 50 people with PPP fraud

Sharon Brooks

Friday, September 11, 2020

The Department of Justice Criminal Division announced Sept. 10 that it has charged more than 50 people who allegedly committed fraud to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP).

CHRISTUS revises visitor policy.

CHRISTUS revises visitor policy

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, September 10, 2020

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System announced Sept. 10 that it is changing its visitor policy starting Friday, Sept. 11. According to CHRISTUS, “The health and safety of our patients, visitors, Associates and our communities remain the top priority at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

Farouk Systems Inc. to donate hair care products, hand sanitizer in PA this Saturday.

CHI-Biosilk creators donate $1M in hair care products, hand sanitizer

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Farouk Systems Inc. (FSI), the creators of CHI and Biosilk, announced Sept. 9 that it will donate and distribute $1 million in BioSilk Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer and CHI Hair Care to the city of Port Arthur on Sept.

Nakisha Burns, Beaumont Area Public and Government Affairs Manager for ExxonMobil; Tri-Con Inc. President Elias Sarkis; Orange City Manager Mike Kunst; and ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery Manager Ryan Bucholtz

ExxonMobil Beaumont, Tri-Con provide fuel to support Hurricane Laura recovery

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery and distributor Tri-Con announced Sept. 8 a combined donation of nearly 15,000 gallons of Synergy gasoline and Synergy Diesel Efficient to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in the Orange and Vinton communities.

Port Arthur Sertoma Club holding ninth annual Clay Shoot

Sertoma holding ninth annual Clay Shoot fundraiser

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

The Port Arthur Sertoma Club is “aiming” to raise funds for the nonprofit during its ninth annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser at the One in One Hundred Club coming up on Oct. 3. Sick of being stuck inside and looking for a fun outdoor activity?

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