This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Department completed its annual Santa in Blue rounds on Dec. 12. This year, the drive delivered presents to about 300 children, according to Officer Justin Proenza. Blue Iron Bikers presented an $18,914.06 check to the BlueContinueContinue reading “Santa in Blue comes to Beaumont Police Department”
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Boys and Girls Club gives away 125 bicycles for Christmas
(Left) Honesty Thomas and Mike Sheffield (Right) Children ride their new bi This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The local Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club gave over 125 bikes to elementary children Dec. 15. Cornell Price, president of Price Homes, headed up the driveContinueContinue reading “Boys and Girls Club gives away 125 bicycles for Christmas”
Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Calder Woods’ 10th annual Tour of Lights was held Dec. 8. “This festive start to the holiday season has become a favorite in the Beaumont community. Featuring holiday-themed refreshments, family-friendly activities and thousands of Christmas lights, this free holidayContinueContinue reading “Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights”
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”
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”
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