By David Ball, The Port Arthur News, Texas Jul. 17--BEAUMONT -- What would happen if terrorists were to attack one of our Southeast Texas ports? Or if they attacked one of our refineries? Pipeline? A tank farm? Emergency responders do not have the luxury of dealing with the theoretical.

Verint Systems Inc. today announced that the Port of Beaumont is expanding its deployment of Verint's Nextiva Critical Infrastructure (CI) solution to enhance security of its cargo and railway facilities and facility perimeter.

By Heather Nolan, The Beaumont Enterprise, Texas Sep. 25--The Port of Beaumont can continue expansion through its Capital Improvements Program thanks to an $11.2 million bond issue port commissioners approved Monday.

By The Beaumont Enterprise, Texas Sep. 9--Last week's report of 100 layoffs at Christus Hospitals in Beaumont and Port Arthur was discouraging. The loss of 75 paychecks at St. Elizabeth and 25 at St. Mary will cause real heartache in many households.

By Heather Nolan, The Beaumont Enterprise, Texas Sep. 1--Pipe storage at the Port of Beaumont's land in Orange County potentially could double the size of the port, Director Chris Fisher said.