Cars stretch for blocks around the Southeast Texas Food Bank in the aftermath of Harvey on Aug. 31, when Beaumont woke up to no running water. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lines of cars blocked both directions of MLK ParkwayContinueContinue reading “Southeast Texas charities say holiday need is greater post-Harvey”
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Beaumont EMS wins 2017 State Provider Award
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 7, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont EMS won this year’s state provider award at Texas’ statewide annual conference. The Texas Department of State Health Services presented the 2017 Private or Public Provider Award to the City of Beaumont Public Health’s EMS team during theContinueContinue reading “Beaumont EMS wins 2017 State Provider Award”
Beaumont Animal Care sets goal to have all shelter pets in homes for the holidays
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 7, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer For the eighth year in a row, Beaumont Animal Care is participating in the national “Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays” program. Across the country, over 13,000 pet rescue organizations are trying to empty their kennels for ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Animal Care sets goal to have all shelter pets in homes for the holidays”
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”
Beaumont SWAT commander’s family remembers 32 years of service
Kasey Sloan | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lieutenant Ky Brown | Photo courtesy of the Brown family Kasey Sloan grew up in an unusual family — her dad, mom and stepdad were all police officers and all of them servedContinueContinue reading “Beaumont SWAT commander’s family remembers 32 years of service”
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