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New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1076+ words) Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies; Kaelyn Lara, University of Denver, and Leslie Carvalho, University of Denver (THE CONVERSATION) As of July 2026, graduate degree programs in nursing, public health, social work, public policy and more will no…...
Voters pass Port Neches-Groves ISD bond for school improvements
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Port Neches-Groves'ISD will be borrowing $75 million for school improvements after voters approved the district's bond proposal. The bond passed Tuesday with 53. 28% of the votes, or 1, 568 ballots. Meanwhile, 46. 72% of the votes, or 1, 375 ballots, were against it. The district said the proposed…...
This local exhibit folds paper creativity into art
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (810+ words) Artists Joan Son stands among her paper dresses, part of her exhibition "Part Zen-Part Geometry" on display at the Dishman Art Museum through Oct. 31. Artists Joan Son points at paper dolls she made as a young girl, part of her…...
Janis Joplin's life and legacy remembered on 55th anniversary of death
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (929+ words) The Janis Joplin permanent exhibit at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur. Known as "The Queen of Rock" and "The Queen of Psychedelic Soul," Janis Joplin died on Oct. 4, 1970. It's a chance to remember Joplin's life and…...
Beaumont has a big role in fair pay bill for federal correctional officers
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) Federal correctional officers are shown. U. S. District 14 Rep. Randy Weber has reintroduced a bill to provide fair pay for federal correctional officers, and Beaumont is a big factor. On June 12, Congressman Weber reintroduced the "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act" that…...
Beaumont ISD registration event helps families prepare for next year
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (201+ words) Beaumont ISD's Valerie'Maclin was ready to help students get registered at a recent event hosted by the district.' Beaumont ISD's registration kickoff event help families and students get ready for the next school year. A registration event hosted by Beaumont…...
New principal wants to be a game-changer at Port Arthur Memorial
7+ mon, 15+ hour ago (1820+ words) Port Arthur Memorial's new principal Angel Murphy never dreamed of becoming an educator when she graduated Thomas Jefferson High School and eventually made her way to college. She waffled between majors for years before ultimately choosing theater arts. "I just…...
Southeast Texas coastal projects could get $30 million in federal funds
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) More than $30 million in federal funds are likely coming to Southeast Texas, earmarked for specific projects to bolster shipping'channels, coastal restoration and research for long-term environmental health.' The funding is part of HR'6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water…...
NEW: Army Corps of Engineers" sends funds to waterway deepening
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (126+ words) U. S Army Corps of Engineers is designating $172 million for the deepening of the'Sabine-Neches Waterway. U. S. Rep. Randy Weber in a news release said these funds, secured through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers'Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan, will be used to deepen the'Sabine-Neches…...
9-figure shot in the arm comes to Sabine-Neches Waterway deepening project
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) The project to deepen the Sabine-Neches Waterway secured must-have funding this month. The'Sabine-Neches Navigation District signed a $357 million loan agreement earlier this month to advance the deepening of the Sabine-Neches waterway from 40 to 48 feet. The funding came through the Ship…...