This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Many Southeast Texans who registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with disaster losses are also being referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine if they qualify for federal disaster loan assistance whichContinueContinue reading “SBA disaster loans available for businesses recovering from Harvey damage”
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4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot
Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on June 29, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters oversaw the removal of 4,700 tons of product after a fire caused the collapse of a silo at the beginning of June. “The Port Arthur Fire Department continues to maintain aContinueContinue reading “4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot”
Mid-County Victory Garden encourages organic, homegrown food in Southeast Texas
(Left) Mid-County Victory Garden, located behind Shear Madness Hair Salon on Nederland Avenue. (Right) The garden’s founder, hairstylist Desiree McPhillips poses with the vegetables she is growing. | Photos by Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Mid County’s Victory Garden may have startedContinueContinue reading “Mid-County Victory Garden encourages organic, homegrown food in Southeast Texas”
Lyft comes to Beaumont
Graphic courtesy of Lyft This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lyft launched in Beaumont on March 9, following Uber’s launch last year. “We’re thrilled to bring Lyft to Beaumont so that locals and visitors have more safe, reliable transportation options,” Lyft spokesperson Katie Avinger said.ContinueContinue reading “Lyft comes to Beaumont”
Lumberton Chamber gets $1,000 from Helping Hands Foundation
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer In the Lumberton City Council meeting Jan. 23, the council unanimously approved acceptance of a $1,000 donation from Allstate Insurance’s Helping Hands foundation, city secretary Susan Collins said. Councilman Kenneth Wall made the motion and Mayor Pro Tem SharonContinueContinue reading “Lumberton Chamber gets $1,000 from Helping Hands Foundation”
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