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Spindletop Rotary gifts Blanchette Students the joy of reading

Students at Blanchette Elementary School went book shopping of a special kind Jan. 30, selecting free books to take home thanks to the generosity of the Spindletop Rotary Club.

CHRISTUS Health celebrated Women Physicians Day Feb. 3

February 3, CHRISTUS Health celebrated Women Physicians Day by honoring the dedicated women physicians of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

Beaumont ZIP transit Calder route to be redesigned

To optimize service and to minimize delays, Beaumont ZIP Transit's Calder Route will be redesigned to remain on Phelan Road. Marked bus tops will no longer be serviced, with new bus stops to provide easy access to riders, according to a news release from the city of Beaumont.

SETX Stand Down events for 2026 kick off Feb. 6

The first of the Southeast Texas Stand Down events for 2026 will kick off Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Center in Port Arthur.

Abbott, HHSC announce $44M In grant funding for rural hospitals

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Jan. 28 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.“Texas relies on hardworking rural communities to keep our great state thriving,” said Governor Abbott.

Texas Education Freedom Account family applications open Feb. 4

At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

Paxton secures millions for disabled vets harmed by scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in his lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC (VACI). The lawsuit alleged VACI posed as a legitimate veterans’ assistance organization while deceptively charging disabled veterans fees for what it represented as help navigating the U.S.

SETX Nonprofit Development Center announces board

The Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center announced the new members of its board.The Executive Board members are President Karen Do, Vice President Aarin Pelly, Secretary Dawanna Jones and Treasurer Candance Brooks.

Grants available from Jefferson Co. Tourism Committee

The Jefferson County Tourism Committee announced it is accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 6 and are to be turned in to Kathi Hughes, director of the Ben J.