Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility

The seventh and eighth grade handbell choir from St. Anthony’s performed “Silent Night” and other Christmas hymns. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Golden Triangle Chapter of The Links Incorporated gathered with the St. Anthony Cathedral School’s seventh and eighthContinueContinue reading “Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility”

New Blog Layout: 2016

So… 2016 is finally almost over. I know, right? I’ve been pretty quiet on the blogging front lately, but I’m okay. I finally got my dream job doing the journalism things at a local newspaper. When I finish writing every day, I don’t always want to go home and write more. But there’s more. I’veContinueContinue reading “New Blog Layout: 2016”

Santa Lloyd: Volunteer brings Christmas spirit to Southeast Texas school children, seniors

Diane Barnett and her husband, Jim, sit with Santa Lloyd at Calder Woods. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Playing Santa Claus is, of course, seasonal work. But during that season, you could certainly say that Lloyd Beaman is doing itContinueContinue reading “Santa Lloyd: Volunteer brings Christmas spirit to Southeast Texas school children, seniors”

Groundbreaking gift: Technology center to be first new building at St. Anthony in 20 years

Felicia Runnels, Father Jerry McGrath, Patty Russell, Bishop Curtis Guillory, Bob Rozas and Bart Bartkowiak at a groundbreaking for new technology center at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School, which was held Thursday, Dec. 8 near the school playground. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. ByContinueContinue reading “Groundbreaking gift: Technology center to be first new building at St. Anthony in 20 years”

Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service

Several Port Arthur first responders honored retired police officer Thomas E. Baxter for nearly 40 years of service at Rose Place Senior Assisted Living Wednesday, Nov. 30. | Photo: Port Arthur Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Several Port Arthur first responders honoredContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service”