Eleanor Skelton

Former con works with Winning Edge ministry, encouraging criminals to change their lives

Jack Murphy, also known as “Murf the Surf,” along with ministry volunteer Julie Simpson, have traveled to prisons and jails in Texas, California and Alabama to speak with prisoners. | Photos courtesy of Jack Murphy This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Middle-aged and retired womenContinueContinue reading “Former con works with Winning Edge ministry, encouraging criminals to change their lives”

Galveston County deputy attacked by wild pig

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A wild pig charged a Galveson County Sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday morning after residents in Bacliff called 911 dispatch about a pig causing problems in the neighborhood. Two Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 4400 block of ThirdContinueContinue reading “Galveston County deputy attacked by wild pig”

Elmo Willard Library to host homeschool book club on Dec. 15

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Elmo Willard Branch Library will be hosting December’s Homeschool Book Club for ages 8 to 12 year-olds. They will be discussing “The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog” by John R. Erickson at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.ContinueContinue reading “Elmo Willard Library to host homeschool book club on Dec. 15”

Southeast Texas charities say holiday need is greater post-Harvey

Cars stretch for blocks around the Southeast Texas Food Bank in the aftermath of Harvey on Aug. 31, when Beaumont woke up to no running water. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lines of cars blocked both directions of MLK ParkwayContinueContinue reading “Southeast Texas charities say holiday need is greater post-Harvey”

Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The City of Nederland announced Dec. 13 that normal trash pickup schedules have resumed. City officials said it became necessary for the city’s trash trucks to support the Hurricane Harvey debris operation in mid-September, which delayed regular trash andContinueContinue reading “Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris”