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Blood drive at the Museum of the Gulf Coast on July 25

Give blood in Port Arthur for free antibodies test, chicken

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 20, 2020

The LifeShare bus will be parked and taking donations during a blood drive at the Museum of the Gulf Coast on July 25.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD to hold immunization clinic for students heading back to school.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD conducting immunization clinic for students

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 20, 2020

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Community Relations Coordinator Sherry Combs reports, on July 29 the district will conduct an immunization clinic for LCM students who need their back-to-school vaccinations.

TWC celebrates 30th anniversary of ADA

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 17, 2020

This month, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) celebrates the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation,...

Abbott announces funding for eLearning tools at Texas schools.

Abbott announces funding for 'eLearning' at Texas schools

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 17, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott and others announced July 17 that the State of Texas will allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning...

Blanchette staffer positive for COVID-19

BISD staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 17, 2020

The Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) reported July 17 it had received notification on July 16 that a staff member involved in meal distribution at Blanchette Elementary School had tested positive for COVID-19.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs ceremonial agreement with Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. (Photo: Office of the Governor)

Governor hosts ceremonial signing

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott July 16 hosted Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for the ceremonial signing of the Shared Stewardship agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces emergency funding for local governments.

Abbott announces $41 million in emergency funding for local governments

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 15 that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties throughout the COVID-19 response.

FEMA grants funds to upgrade security at the Port of Beaumont. (Port of Beaumont photo)

FEMA awards Port of Beaumont $533,913 Port Security Grant

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Port of Beaumont was awarded $533,913 in federal funding by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), the port announced July 15.

United Way launches Raise Your Voice 409 singing competition

Raise Your Voice: United Way launches virtual singing competition

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County announced July 14 that it’s launching the first ever “Raise Your Voice 409” fundraising event. The virtual singing competition will spotlight the abundant local musical talent in Southeast Texas.

Houston man charged with COVID relief fraud

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

A Houston man was taken into custody on allegations he fraudulently obtained more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K.

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