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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is honored as the 2021 Port Person of the Year Award.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is honored as the 2021 Port Person of the Year Award.

Texas Ports Association honors Speaker Phelan

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont as its 2021 Port Person of the Year at the State Capitol in Austin during the ongoing 87th Texas Legislative Session. Each year, TPA honors individuals for their work and support of Texas ports.
‘Click It or Ticket’

‘Click It or Ticket’

‘Click It or Ticket’

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, May 24, 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) “Click It or Ticket” campaign began May 24 in Southeast Texas, with law enforcement officers training a keen eye on seatbelt infractions through the Memorial Day holiday.
Samaritan Counseling

Samaritan Counseling

Pooches for mental health

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas, in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, is showcasing a new tool designed to enhance the emotional wellbeing of patients and families in the hospital – Animal Assisted Play Therapy.
TWIA

TWIA

TWIA talks legislation changes

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association shared information and statements about the Texas legislature’s passage of two bills with impacts to consumers of the windstorm coverage.
A Coast Guardsman looks out of a helicopter during search and rescue missions following Hurricane Harvey around Beaumont, Aug. 30, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles.

A Coast Guardsman looks out of a helicopter during search and rescue missions following Hurricane Harvey around Beaumont, Aug. 30, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles.

TWIA readies for hurricane season

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors met May 18 and approved the renewal of a line of credit to allow for quickly paying claims in the event of a catastrophic storm impacting the Texas coast this year.
Flooding noted by JCSO at Gator Country in Jefferson County, Texas

Flooding noted by JCSO at Gator Country in Jefferson County, Texas

County braces for inclement weather

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Jefferson County is anticipating heavy rainfall today through Thursday, according to spokesperson Allison Nathan Getz. Residents are encouraged to be cautious when traveling and advised to remember: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Additionally, residents are urged to use the site iSTAT, https://damage.
Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil CU names new COO

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, May 17, 2021
Lisa Miller has been named Chief Operating Officer at Mobiloil Credit Union. Miller, a 20-year industry veteran who has spent the last 11 years at Mobiloil, previously served in various roles with her most recent as Senior Vice President of Branches.
BPD officers honor their fallen colleagues May 13

BPD officers honor their fallen colleagues May 13

BPD honors fallen officers

Scott McLendon
Thursday, May 13, 2021
In concert with National Police Week, a crowd of family, friends and residents gathered to honor fallen officers of the Beaumont Police Department in front of their station May 13.
Texas pigtoe

Texas pigtoe

Pigtoe excluded from endangered list

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, May 10, 2021
Based on genetic studies and reviews of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) reports, it has determined the triangle pigtoe does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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