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ISTC, GTBR hosting holiday toy drive

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) and The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR) announced a collaborative effort to host a Holiday Toy Drive benefitting Child Protective Services (CPS) this holiday season.
Faculty and staff sign and celebrate a construction milestone as steelwork closed on the Workforce and Allied Health Training Center.

Faculty and staff sign and celebrate a construction milestone as steelwork closed on the Workforce and Allied Health Training Center.

LIT celebrates construction milestone

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) celebrated the completion of steelwork on the Workforce and Allied Health Training Center with a Beam Topping Ceremony on Oct. 31.
A home on South Timberlane Street in Vidor is the site to an incident involving Orange County Pct. 4 Constable Matt Ortego on Nov. 26. VPD took Ortego to a local hospital for evaluation.

A home on South Timberlane Street in Vidor is the site to an incident involving Orange County Pct. 4 Constable Matt Ortego on Nov. 26. VPD took Ortego to a local hospital for evaluation.

Vidor PD investigating an incident involving constable

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, November 30, 2023
An Orange County constable was taken to a local hospital after an incident involving a 911 call in Vidor.
Anthony Castilaw with Castilaw Environmental Services, LLC, takes a photograph of the new property purchased by BTNHT.

Anthony Castilaw with Castilaw Environmental Services, LLC, takes a photograph of the new property purchased by BTNHT.

Trust purchases Orange Co. property

Dannie Oliveaux
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust (BTNHT) recently purchased three lots in Orange County, north of Vidor and adjacent to the Big Thicket National Preserve.
With hearts and boxes full, dozens of volunteers celebrate the culmination of the 15th annual Everlasting Changes Thanksgiving giveaway.

With hearts and boxes full, dozens of volunteers celebrate the culmination of the 15th annual Everlasting Changes Thanksgiving giveaway.

In the blessing business

Barbara Davis
Monday, November 27, 2023
On the morning of Nov. 18, the culmination of months of meticulous planning and organization unfolded as dozens of local volunteers gathered to support Everlasting Changes, a non-profit organization based in Mid-County, for its 15th annual Thanksgiving giveaway.
Established in 2019, the West Port Arthur Community garden serves as a hub of both learning and generosity.

Established in 2019, the West Port Arthur Community garden serves as a hub of both learning and generosity.

Entergy donates $75,000 to help build greenhouse

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
As part of its commitment to help improve lives and build stronger communities, Entergy Texas contributed $75,000 to the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County to support the expansion of the West Port Arthur Community Garden.
With a resounding bang of Judge Friesz’s gavel, Caleb Ford’s adoption day was officially sealed.

With a resounding bang of Judge Friesz’s gavel, Caleb Ford’s adoption day was officially sealed.

All aboard the Adoption Express

Barbara Davis
Monday, November 27, 2023
On the morning of Nov. 17, the Jefferson County Adoption Express embarked on its 23rd annual journey, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of eight children holding golden tickets.
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