Port Arthur

Thieves 'skim' data from debit purchases at gas pumps

Thieves 'skim' data from debit purchases at gas pumps

ID thief gets prison sentence

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
French Latrelle Carpenter, 45, who pleaded guilty on Feb. 4 to access device fraud, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison on May 25 by Beaumont-based U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale. According to information presented in court, a search of Carpenter’s vehicle on Aug.
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.
LSCPA

LSCPA

BOGO college classes

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, May 24, 2021
Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is offering Buy One, Get One free (BOGO) classes this summer or fall for up to six credit hours, the institution announced ahead of summer scheduling. “It’s the LSCPA BOGO event and everyone qualifies,” spokesperson Gerry Dickert advised in a news mailer.
‘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.
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.
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