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”
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6 people displaced, 3 pets dead after fire destroys Beaumont North End home
A house caught fire Sunday night in the 4300 block of Galveston Street. | Photo: Beaumont Fire-Rescue This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Six people are displaced from their home and three family pets died in a house fire in Beaumont’s North End Sunday night.ContinueContinue reading “6 people displaced, 3 pets dead after fire destroys Beaumont North End home”
Entergy responds to residents’ questions about high bills, directs customers to flood desk hotline
A usage report from the reporter’s personal Entergy account showing monthly use. | Source: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents returning to their flooded homes and normal routines have been asking why their electric bills have spiked post-Harvey. Port Neches resident KirkContinueContinue reading “Entergy responds to residents’ questions about high bills, directs customers to flood desk hotline”
Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster
Martha Vautrot’s cousin loaned her a food truck so she could reopen temporarily. The cousin sells crawfish but won’t need it until January, Martha explained. She hopes to be back in a building by then. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer ContinueContinue reading “Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster”
Judge’s legacy enshrined with courtroom portrait
Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick, Helen “Pet” Gerson and current County Court at Law Number 1 Judge Gerald Eddins unveil the portrait presentation of former County Court at Law Number 1 Judge Alfred S. Gerson, who served the court from 1984 until 2011. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The ExaminerContinueContinue reading “Judge’s legacy enshrined with courtroom portrait”
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