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SETX Stand Down events for 2026 kick off Feb. 6

The first of the Southeast Texas Stand Down events for 2026 will kick off Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Center in Port Arthur.

Abbott, HHSC announce $44M In grant funding for rural hospitals

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Jan. 28 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.“Texas relies on hardworking rural communities to keep our great state thriving,” said Governor Abbott.

Texas Education Freedom Account family applications open Feb. 4

At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

Paxton secures millions for disabled vets harmed by scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in his lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC (VACI). The lawsuit alleged VACI posed as a legitimate veterans’ assistance organization while deceptively charging disabled veterans fees for what it represented as help navigating the U.S.

SETX Nonprofit Development Center announces board

The Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center announced the new members of its board.The Executive Board members are President Karen Do, Vice President Aarin Pelly, Secretary Dawanna Jones and Treasurer Candance Brooks.

Grants available from Jefferson Co. Tourism Committee

The Jefferson County Tourism Committee announced it is accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 6 and are to be turned in to Kathi Hughes, director of the Ben J.

TEFA Program launches Feb. 4

At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

Morning blaze destroys Nederland church

The Nederland Fire Department, along with assistance from Port Neches, Groves, and Port Arthur, helped extinguish a fire that destroyed the Seventh Avenue Baptist Church, located at 200 Seventh Ave., Jan. 25.The fire was reported about 6:30 a.

BPD K-9 dies from medical condition

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) announced the passing of K-9 Drax, who died Jan. 22, at age 6, due to a recent decline in health due to serious medical conditions.Drax served with his partner, Officer Adam Little, since July 2020.