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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.
Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach
A group of residents from a section of the city’s West Side is hoping for better communication with the Port of Port Arthur and city leaders regarding an upcoming project to construct a flyover in the area. Angela Linton, Mary Lathan and Trinette Rose recently went before the Port Arthur City Council to say there is […] The post Port of Port Arthur details flyover project, plans more city outreach appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Texas Medical Board suspends Beaumont physician
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont physician is in hot water after a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended his license as of May 16. In a press release, the TMB stated that they had determined Dr. Salem A. Salem's continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare.
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.
Unique villas being built along Port Arthur's Babe Zaharias Golf Course
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — In March construction began on 70 new villas along the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur thanks to the recent industrial boom. Officials hope the new Golf Hills Villas development, along Jimmy Johnson Blvd, will ease the need for more housing in the city.
OPINION COLUMN — Orange mayor thanks supporters, shares plans for final term
To the wonderful citizens of Orange and surrounding communities, I write you today for I am sincerely humbled to have once again been honored with the assignment to represent and serve our amazing community. The last ten years have been an experience and a blessing in ways that I never imagined yet I know there’s […] The post OPINION COLUMN — Orange mayor thanks supporters, shares plans for final term 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.
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.
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