Having a large number of official state symbols is unsurprising when you consider the vast size of the state and geological and cultural differences within the boundaries of it. Texas has a rich, diverse cultural heritage and tangible representations of it and its natural resources have become official symbols for the state. State symbols began […]
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How to Avoid Buying a Flooded Car
While there are fewer visual reminders of last year’s hurricane season, one industry that continues to be impacted is the auto industry. Hundreds of thousands of new and used cars were flooded in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida during Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Some of the flooded vehicles are still showing up for sale in markets […]
Eastex CU Scholarships
Spring semester is here already, and before you know it Summer will be over and then…COLLEGE. We know you’ve waited for what seems like forever to get to college, and all your hard work has finally paid off. Have you decided where you are going, or still trying to decide between a few prospects? In […]
Go Green With Eastex This Saint Patrick’s Day
For Saint Patrick’s Day this year, in addition to wearing green to avoid being pinched, consider going green as well. We’re not suggesting that you paint yourself green, we’re simply giving you some ideas of easy things you can do to be more environmentally-friendly. Go green with Eastex with these helpful everyday tips! Support your […]
Teachers Deserve Extra Credit
Teachers have the most important job in the world. They are responsible for educating the future leaders, entrepreneurs, writers, inventors, doctors, and every other profession imaginable. Teachers are hard workers, always busy interacting with students and adapting lesson plans and teaching methods to make sure the concepts and material is not just memorized but comprehended. […]
Eastex Credit Union’s “Sweet 16”
March Madness and Sweet Sixteen are terms that are heard everywhere this time of year. Typically, they are referencing the best college basketball teams in the country, but our sweet sixteen list is compiled of the sixteen top things about Eastex Credit Union. 16. Convenient branches. With full-service branches in Evadale, Kirbyville, Silsbee, and Kountze, […]
Financial Aid Awareness Month
Going to college is essential in order to obtain the necessary skills and training for most jobs these days. However, the costs associated with college are increasingly high and the majority of students need financial assistance in order to attend. There are 44.2 million Americans who have student loan debt, and an estimated 70% of […]
Presidents’ Day
The third Monday in February is a federal holiday officially known as George Washington’s Birthday but commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day. Americans began celebrating Washington’s birthday shortly after his death in 1799, but it was not an official observance until 1879. That was when President Rutherford B. Hayes declared it a legal holiday to […]
Do You Need Travel Insurance?
When you are planning a vacation, you might wonder if having travel insurance would be a good idea. Travel insurance can help minimize the financial risks of traveling caused by illness, accidents, missed flights, canceled tours, theft, and other events. How much you stand to lose due to unforeseen incidents varies depending on how much […]