(Left) Cracked curbs and and broken asphalt on Woodlawn Street in Groves, looking towards 32nd Street. (Right) Drainage issues at the intersection of Woodlawn Street and Allison Avenue | Photos: Eleanor Skelton and Jennifer Jackson This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents along Allison Avenue and WoodlawnContinueContinue reading “City of Groves plans to repair potholes after resident complaints”
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Seeking something real: As Vidor Rocks brings entertainment to small community with painted rock hide-and-seek game, Beaumont group looks to play catchup
At a Beaumont Rocks painting party Jan. 23, Iris Smithey (not pictured) and Katherine Symons (left) bring together other moms with young children and encourage others to get involved. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Looking for an outdoor, child-friendly activity this spring?ContinueContinue reading “Seeking something real: As Vidor Rocks brings entertainment to small community with painted rock hide-and-seek game, Beaumont group looks to play catchup”
Scouting for Food drive sponsorship gathers food for Southeast Texas neighbors in need
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Annually, the Boy Scouts of America’s Three Rivers Council, the Southeast Texas Food Bank, and GHX Industrial collaborate on the Scouting for Food drive. A commemoration of that collaborative effort, including a $1,100 check presentation from GHX Industrial as sponsor ofContinueContinue reading “Scouting for Food drive sponsorship gathers food for Southeast Texas neighbors in need”
“Music by the Stars” performs for full house in Vidor
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer “Music by the Stars” featured several country artists who performed for a full house Friday, Feb. 17, at the Woods Plaza Event Center in Vidor. The songwriting contest, sponsored by Bow Tie Entertainment and Fox CBS affiliate TV station Channel 6ContinueContinue reading ““Music by the Stars” performs for full house in Vidor”
Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public
Groves City Marshal Norman Reynolds has worked in forgeries for 15 years. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Local merchants have reported three counterfeit bills to Groves Police Department so far this year, according to Groves Police Deputy and Court Coordinator Lauren Edgar’sContinueContinue reading “Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public”
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