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Commissioner George P. Bush

GLO announces millions in disaster recovery funds for Southeast Texas

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced March 3 the approval of millions in recovery funds for Southeast Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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Beaumont area program creates inclusive environment for seniors living with sensory loss

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Approximately 83% of older adults in the United States are living with at least one diminished sense, according to a new survey by Home Instead Inc.

Hotard Coaches charter service coming to Port Arthur

Hotard Coaches purchases Port Arthur acreage

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Lee & Associates-Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announced Feb. 25 an industrial lease with Hotard Coaches, a Louisiana-based charter company, to take the entirety of a 26,503-square-foot property located at 4600 and 4700 Highway 73 in Port Arthur.

Auntie Anne's pretzel shop reopens at Parkdale Mall

Auntie Anne's reopens at Parkdale Mall

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop is back open in Center Court at Parkdale Mall under new management, the company announced Feb. 26, and new owner Milap Maniar is offering a special deal for customers who drop by for the grand re-opening event.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn with local college leaders

Senator Cornyn meets with Lamar leaders to discuss future of higher education

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, February 27, 2020

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with leadership from the Texas State University System, including Chancellor Brian McCall and presidents from across the system, on Feb. 26 to receive updates on their respective schools and to discuss policy priorities for higher education institutions in Texas.

Kevin Nectoux, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking

Hancock Whitney grows Southeast Texas team

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Hancock Whitney, one of America’s strongest, safest financial institutions, continues to expand their commercial banking presence in Southeast Texas with the addition of Kevin Nectoux as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking.

ExxonMobil partners with LU

ExxonMobil partners with LU to bring the next N.E.S.T. to BISD

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

ExxonMobil presented Lamar University’s Community Relations Program with a check for $25,000 for the establishment of a Navigating Excellence Success Triumph (N.E.S.T.) at Amelia Elementary School. N.E.S.

Courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Bridge City Chamber names church 'Member of the Month'

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced Feb. 25 that they have named Commonground Church “Member of the Month” for February 2020. Lead Pastor Bud Davis accepted the award from Lifetime Ambassador/Board Member Scot C. Shaffer, Owner of the Scot C.

Texas AG seal

Texas AG launches multi-state investigation into JUUL marketing practices

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Feb. 25 that his office is leading a bipartisan, 39-state investigation into JUUL Labs, which manufactures and markets e-cigarettes.

Governor's seal

Nominations open for Governor's Volunteer Awards

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving their communities.

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