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TCA awarded grants to multiple entities promoting the arts in Beaumont.

TCA awarded grants to multiple entities promoting the arts in Beaumont.

Texas Commission on the Arts awards grants across Texas

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) announced Sept. 4 that it has approved funding of 790 grants in its first funding round for fiscal year 2021. The grants total over $12.9 million and will go to nonprofits and units of government in 93 Texas cities, including multiple entities in Beaumont.
FedEx offers free in-store internet access in Hurricane Laura-impacted areas.

FedEx offers free in-store internet access in Hurricane Laura-impacted areas.

FedEx offices provide free connectivity following Hurricane Laura

Sharon Brooks
Friday, September 4, 2020
FedEx Office is providing – free of charge – limited access to its in-store computer rental stations for those needing online connectivity following the impact of Hurricane Laura. This includes support for business or remote learning needs or communicating with family and friends.
Texas First Bank hires John Morrell as Regional Loan President for Southeast Texas.

Texas First Bank hires John Morrell as Regional Loan President for Southeast Texas.

Texas First Bank hires Morrell as Regional Loan President for SETX

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Local community bank Texas First Bank announced Sept. 3 the hiring of John Morrell as Regional Loan President for Southeast Texas. As Regional Loan President, Morrell will be tasked with expanding the Texas First Bank presence in the Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange markets.
Texas comptroller announces annual, monthly sales tax revenues

Texas comptroller announces annual, monthly sales tax revenues

Comptroller announces annual, monthly sales tax revenues

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released totals Sept. 1 for fiscal 2020 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. General Revenue-related revenue for fiscal 2020 totaled $56.98 billion, down 1.5% from fiscal 2019. All Funds tax collections were $57.
AT&T donates to local task force to assist in hurricane recovery.

AT&T donates to local task force to assist in hurricane recovery.

AT&T contributing $30,000 for Hurricane Laura relief in Southeast Texas

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
AT&T reported Aug. 31 that the company is reaching out to help the Southeast Texas community recover from Hurricane Laura’s impacts by contributing $30,000 to the SETX Civilian Taskforce, an organization focused on providing relief and recovery to those in need following a disaster.
LIT reopening campus Sept. 2.

LIT reopening campus Sept. 2.

LIT reopening campus Sept. 2

Sharon Brooks
Monday, August 31, 2020
Lamar Institute of Technology has delayed the campus’ reopening date to Wednesday, Sept. 2, from the original date of Monday, Aug. 31, due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Laura on students, faculty and staff, LIT reported Aug. 31.
LSCO cleaning up campus post-Laura so students can return soon.

LSCO cleaning up campus post-Laura so students can return soon.

LSCO cleaning up campus, restoring facilities post-Laura

Sharon Brooks
Monday, August 31, 2020
Hurricane Laura swept through the Lamar State College Orange campus last week damaging facilities and shredding landscaping, but the college reports it is well on its way to recovery with plans to resume classes soon if power is restored in the expected timeframe.
Entergy plans to restore power for Southeast Texas by end of week.

Entergy plans to restore power for Southeast Texas by end of week.

Entergy Texas restoring most area outages by end of week

Sharon Brooks
Monday, August 31, 2020
Entergy Texas crews continue to make progress to restore outages following the impacts of Hurricane Laura’s destructive storm surge, wind and flooding. More than 7,000 people have been mobilized across Southeast Texas to complete Entergy Texas’ restoration efforts.
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