Southeast Texas

Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil Credit Union COO Lisa Miller

Mobiloil CU names new COO

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.
Texas pigtoe

Texas pigtoe

Pigtoe excluded from endangered list

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).
Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

Extreme winter weather caused burst pipes, loss of electricity and loss of life during February 2021.

SETERF receives $200K to distribute for winter recovery

Aramco Americas and Motiva Enterprises, part of Saudi Aramco’s global network of companies, announced a $200,000 donation to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund (SETERF) on March 12 in support of winter storm recovery efforts in Jefferson County. “Most of our 2,500 U.S.
The Jefferson County Bar Association is sponsoring free monthly telephonic legal advice appointments.

The Jefferson County Bar Association is sponsoring free monthly telephonic legal advice appointments.

Free legal help for veterans, surviving spouses

The Jefferson County Bar Association is sponsoring free monthly telephonic legal advice appointments to veterans the last Wednesday of every month through August 2021. Volunteer attorneys will answer legal questions for veterans from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
www.nechesfcu.org

www.nechesfcu.org

Southeast Texas credit union customers targeted on Facebook

Neches Federal Credit Union serving Southeast Texas is reporting an online attack targeting its members. According to an announcement from the credit union, “We are receiving reports that a fake Neches Facebook account is attempting to friend request our members.
Steve Stockman

Steve Stockman

Convicted congressman granted clemency

Dec. 22, the White House released word that President Donald Trump utilized one of his last days in office to grant full pardons to 15 individuals and commute part or all of the sentences of an additional five individuals, including former Southeast Texas Congressman Steven Stockman.
Synergy Homecare honors caregivers.

Synergy Homecare honors caregivers.

Synergy Homecare honors caregivers

Synergy Homecare of Southeast Texas believes that caregivers are essential in taking care of seniors, especially amid current COVID-19 crisis. That’s why, on July 30, Synergy Homecare honored these heroes in health care who put the needs of others ahead of their own.
Money

Money

Additional $600 federal unemployment benefit to end July 25

Though other CARES Act benefits meant to mitigate financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue through December, the Texas Workforce Commission sent out a reminder to claimants on July 13 that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, meaning...
WWII veteran Artie Green with Regina Rogers

WWII veteran Artie Green with Regina Rogers

SETX to honor deceased WWII veteran

Southeast Texas WWII veteran Artie Green, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, passed away on May 1. A community procession to celebrate his life and service to country will be held May 6.