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Jefferson County company ordered to pay over $22 thousand for illegally dumping hazardous materials
BEAUMONT, Texas — Applied Standards Inspection INC. is being fined a total of $22,312 for dumping hazardous materials on the ground under sheds to avoid paying for disposal. Today the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved the penalties against Applied Standards Inspection INC. for industrial solid and/or hazardous waste violations.
Beaumont's historic McFaddin-Ward House welcomes community to free outdoor movie night
BEAUMONT, Texas — The McFaddin-Ward House’s Movies at the McFaddins' outdoor movie nights is set to return on Thursday, June 6 with a free screening of Disney's 1998 classic movie “The Parent Trap.”. Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and the film will begin at dusk on...
Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel present local scholarships
Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel recently awarded scholarships to two Mid-County graduates, Ngoc Le of Nederland High School and Kinsey Tran of Port Neches-Groves High School. The scholarship program began in 2017 with the support of local businesses and organizations that provide the majority of the funding, and donations from members of the local chapter […] The post Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel present local scholarships appeared first on Port Arthur News.
PHOTOS — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Port Arthur awards during May Week celebrations
The Port Arthur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented its annual May Week Awards at the Memorial High School Auditorium. The sorority recognized citizens who provided outstanding service that benefited residents in Greater Port Arthur. Community awards were presented to Rev. Charlotte Moses, LaToya and Don Holloway Jr., Larneka Lavalais LPC PLLC, Dr. […] The post PHOTOS — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Port Arthur awards during May Week celebrations appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce adds “visitors center” to name, duties
BRIDGE CITY — It’s common for Mandy Lyda to get calls, emails and walk-ins from people wanting a map of Bridge City or information for employees. This prompted the Chamber to ask for, and receive, the green light to add “visitors center” to their name and duties. Lyda has been leader of the chamber for […] The post Bridge City Chamber of Commerce adds “visitors center” to name, duties appeared first on Orange Leader.
West Orange-Cove swears in school board trustees
WEST ORANGE — During the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District board meeting this week, Trustee Roderick Robertson and Board Secretary LaTricia Stroud officially took their oaths of office. They are renewing their positions within the school district. Both individuals ran unopposed during the May election, securing their roles for another three-year term. Robertson is […] The post West Orange-Cove swears in school board trustees appeared first on Orange Leader.
Southeast Texas prepares for District 21 runoff race
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Election leaders in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties have been hard at work making sure the District 21 Primary runoff goes off without a hitch. A race that has quickly become one of the hottest in Texas. "We have three counties that are going to...
Port Arthur Health Department offers Saturday immunization clinics; check out the details
The Port Arthur Health Department encourages parents and guardians to get a jump on immunizations for the upcoming school year. On June 1, June 15 and July 13, from 8 a.m. until noon, the Immunization Office is holding Saturday clinics at the Health Department, 5860 9th Avenue, to help students prepare for immunizations ahead of […] The post Port Arthur Health Department offers Saturday immunization clinics; check out the details appeared first on Port Arthur News.
PHOTO FEATURE — West Orange-Cove CISD celebrates top district employees
West Orange-Cove CISD district employees of the year were announced during the annual Retirement and Employee Recognition Banquet. They include Jakeshia Wright, Auxiliary Employee of the Year; Benjamin Booker III, Paraprofessional of the Yea; and Kandi Jolivette, Teacher of the Year. All pictured here with Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris. The post PHOTO FEATURE — West Orange-Cove CISD celebrates top district employees appeared first on Orange Leader.
This Texas County is the Most Affordable Place to Buy a House
Texas is a large state and many people are moving to the Lonestar State. The cities of Austin, Dallas, and Houston are popular choices. However, smaller towns are more affordable. If you want to move to a more affordable county in Texas, many options are available. Jefferson County. Jefferson County...
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