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Tourism grants available now!

Tourism grants available now!

Grants available from Jefferson County Tourism Committee

Sharon Brooks
Monday, August 3, 2020
The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County, the committee reported Aug. 3. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, by 5 p.m.
Governor extends early voting period for November 3 election

Governor extends early voting period for November 3 election

Governor extends early voting period for November election

Sharon Brooks
Monday, July 27, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation July 27 extending the early voting period for the November 3 Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, and continue through Friday, October 30.
Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Abbott extends automatic SNAP renewals amid ongoing pandemic

Sharon Brooks
Monday, July 27, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 24 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.
Tesla Model Y (Tesla.com)

Tesla Model Y (Tesla.com)

Governor welcomes Tesla to Texas

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement July 22 after Tesla announced the construction of Gigafactory Texas in southeast Travis County – an electric vehicle manufacturing facility that will create at least 5,000 new jobs and generate over $1 billion in capital investment.
Charlotte Russe reopens at Parkdale Mall.

Charlotte Russe reopens at Parkdale Mall.

Parkdale Mall announces return of Charlotte Russe

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Parkdale Mall is announced July 23 that retailer Charlotte Russe had returned and is now open for business. A grand re-opening celebration began the day preceding the announcement when the fashion retailer opened its doors at Parkdale Mall.
Gov. Abbott announces additional federal funding to support higher education.

Gov. Abbott announces additional federal funding to support higher education.

Governor announces additional $118 million to support education in Texas

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 22 that the State of Texas would allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.
Vidor ISD board named 2020 Outstanding School Board

Vidor ISD board named 2020 Outstanding School Board

Vidor ISD board named 2020 Outstanding School Board

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Vidor Independent School District’s Board of Trustees was named 2020 Outstanding School Board by Region 5, announced VISD Director of Community Relations Sally Andrews on July 22. The seven-member team’s nominating application, submitted by Superintendent of Schools Dr.
BBB announces 2020 Torch Award winners.

BBB announces 2020 Torch Award winners.

BBB announces 2020 Torch Award winners

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
BBB Serving Southeast Texas announces 2020 Torch Award winners   The Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas announced the honorees of their 2020 Torch Awards on July 21.
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