Eleanor Skelton

New Port Arthur chief says he wants to engage community, give officers resources

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer When new Port Arthur Police Chief Patrick Melvin addressed the PressClub of Southeast Texas on Oct. 20, he said he wants to “engage the community,” especially young people. He also referred to current tensions involving police, explaining how heContinueContinue reading “New Port Arthur chief says he wants to engage community, give officers resources”

Lone Survivor golf tournament raises $22,000 for veterans

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lone Survivor Foundation’s third annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at the Brentwood Entertainment Complex in Beaumont raised $22,000 for recovering veterans and their rehabilitation facility in Crystal Beach on Oct. 7, according to Brenda Jenkins, administrator at Brent CoonContinueContinue reading “Lone Survivor golf tournament raises $22,000 for veterans”

Beaumont Art League Food for Art’s Sake fundraiser and exhibition Nov. 5

Dan Gresham will be exhibiting his work. | Photo: Beaumont Art League This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Art League plans to host Food for Art’s Sake, a fundraiser and exhibit featuring works by artist and local media personality Dan Gresham on Nov.ContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Art League Food for Art’s Sake fundraiser and exhibition Nov. 5”

Discussion group at Sertinos on Thursday nights to ‘Explore God’

Explore God discussion group meets at Sertinos Cafe through October and November. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Explore God discussion group is meeting at Sertinos Café near Parkdale Mall on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. through the end ofContinueContinue reading “Discussion group at Sertinos on Thursday nights to ‘Explore God’”

Beaumont Police Explorers: Program gives young adults insight, real world skills

Lead advisor Officer Danny Valdez, Officer Jesse Warner, Officer Heather Wilson and Sgt. James Reaux pose with the Beaumont Police Explorer Scout Troop No. 730. | Photo: Beaumont Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Explorer Scout Troop No. 730 hasContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police Explorers: Program gives young adults insight, real world skills”