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Orange County Advanced Power Station is a 1,215-megawatt combined cycle power facility.

Orange County Advanced Power Station is a 1,215-megawatt combined cycle power facility.

More Orange County advancement

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt combined cycle power facility that will be located near Bridge City.
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Party planning with purpose: Save The Date

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce plans to announce the recipient of the 2023 Spindletop Award on Tuesday, March 14, at a press conference held at the Chamber Boardroom, 1110 Park St. in Beaumont, from 10 – 11 a.m., with Chamber Ambassadors, volunteers and members invited to attend.
Ahmad Saeed Al-Amoodi, QatarEnergy, executive vice president of Surface Development and Sustainability; Dr. Thomas Johnson, president of Lamar State College Orange; Bruce Chinn, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Craig Lemons, manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Golden Triangle Polymers Plant

Ahmad Saeed Al-Amoodi, QatarEnergy, executive vice president of Surface Development and Sustainability; Dr. Thomas Johnson, president of Lamar State College Orange; Bruce Chinn, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Craig Lemons, manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Golden Triangle Polymers Plant

Expansion creates hundreds of jobs in Orange County

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, March 9, 2023
More than 500 full-time jobs are expected at the new Golden Triangle Polymers Company (GTPC) integrated polymers plant across from the Orange County Airport when the facility is fully functional in 2026.
Mike White

Mike White

Texas gold returned from New York City, feds step in

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Upwards of 100 victims claiming over $1 million in losses to alleged coin con connoisseur and Gold Pro owner Michael James White, of Beaumont, will collectively share cross-country prosecution of the man they say bilked them of their life savings, according to an announcement made in Jefferson...
Theory of a Deadman (Photo by Jimmy Fontaine)

Theory of a Deadman (Photo by Jimmy Fontaine)

Interview: Theory of a Deadman returns to Houston with new music

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Multi-platinum rock band Theory of a Deadman will headline the “Rock Revolution Tour” featuring a performance by Skillet and Saint Asonia on Tuesday, March 14, at the Bayou Music Center (520 Texas Ave.) near downtown Houston.Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
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Nederland Heritage Festival celebrates 50 years

Chad Cooper
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The month of March is synonymous with Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day, college basketball as well as the weeklong tradition that celebrates the golden jubilee of 50 years in 2023 – the Nederland Heritage Festival, which is located in the heart of the city at 1523 Boston Ave.
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Monster Nation

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Ford Arena will host the return of Monster Nation for three shows beginning Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Bee Gees Gold - The Tribute

Bee Gees Gold - The Tribute

Bee Gees Tribute

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
BeeGee’s Gold: The Tribute Band featuring opening performances by Olivia Newton John Tribute will perform at the Jefferson Theatre, Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $40 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
Cody Jinks

Cody Jinks

Live Music March 9-15

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Bocca Felice Fri., March 10: Hunter Courts Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., March 11: BROmance Wed., March 15: JP Primeaux Sat., March 18: Dead Matadors Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., March 11: Chris Hantz Tues., March 14: Kyler Kirkland Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., March 9: Layne Allen Fri.
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