Lamar math instructor Gary Brice, CASA training coordinator Sherri Anderson, and studentsSean Hanzel and Reece Smithhart. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 21, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lamar University instructor Gary Brice said he encouraged his college algebra class todonate to a local holiday toy drive,ContinueContinue reading “Lamar University algebra class donates to CASA holiday toy drive”
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Woman wanted for stealing Christmas decorations off Liberty County family’s porch
Surveillance footage shows a woman stealing Christmas decorations from a family’s front porch. | Photo: Liberty County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 7, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to find a Christmas decoration thief. The department sharedContinueContinue reading “Woman wanted for stealing Christmas decorations off Liberty County family’s porch”
Mid-County residents gather at Central Mall to awaken Santa
Children and their families gather at Central Mall in Port Arthur to wake up Santa Claus for the holiday season. | Photo courtesy of Central Mall This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Central Mall hosted their second annual Wake Up Santa event on Saturday, Nov.ContinueContinue reading “Mid-County residents gather at Central Mall to awaken Santa”
How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas
Homemade Jesse Tree ornaments can help tell the story of Christmas on your tree. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Advent calendars may seem too ’90s for some people, but a collection of ornaments that tell a story can allow forContinueContinue reading “How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas”
Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children
Shanda Guidry, fundraiser organizer, and Katheryn Littles, office manager, stand next to a holiday card display. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer For over 70 years and under various names, the Shorkey Center has offered educational and therapeutic services for childrenContinueContinue reading “Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children”
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