This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 17, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The West Brook class of 2018 gathered in the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to FaceTime their classmate, Brandon Christian, who was recently hospitalized at Baylor Medical. Christian was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and has been outContinueContinue reading “West Brook juniors reach out to classmate with cancer: FaceTime call allows for contact with hospitalized 17-year-old”
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BRAVE speaks out against bullying at West Brook rally
West Brook High School held the school’s third annual anti-bullying rally with a candlelight vigil Thursday, Oct. 20 with new student club BRAVE (Be Respectful and Verbalize Equality). | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 27, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer West Book High School hosted its thirdContinueContinue reading “BRAVE speaks out against bullying at West Brook rally”
Vidor ISD bans Shriner clowns at homecoming
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Vidor ISD has released a statement saying clowns will not be allowed in this year’s homecoming parade. Vidor ISD administrators “respect the work of the Shriners” and still welcomes the organization to participate in the parade, but asks that they “forego clownsContinueContinue reading “Vidor ISD bans Shriner clowns at homecoming”
BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Independent School District closed the $132,155,000 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2016 transaction, effective Sept. 21. This decision resulted in a cash flow savings to the district of $41,641,313, which is approximately $1,892,700 per year through 2038, according a statement fromContinueContinue reading “BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings”
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