Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)

This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Magnolia Park – City of Beaumont – April 8, noon The City of Beaumont’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at noon Saturday, April 8 in Magnolia Park. The event is free for children 2-12 years ofContinueContinue reading “Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)”

Beaumont library celebrates Shakepeare’s birthday with reenactments

This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, the Theodore Johns Library invites the community to “meet one of Shakespeare’s closest friends, John Heminges,” according to the eventannouncement. Neil and Mary Early, who are from Beaumont, will be performing a historical reenactment atContinueContinue reading “Beaumont library celebrates Shakepeare’s birthday with reenactments”

Beaumont church holding annual Easter egg hunt for entire community

This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s First Baptist Church is having its ninth annual community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15, in Rogers Park. The hunt for 25,000 eggs begins at 11 a.m. sharp, according to the event announcement posted on the church’sContinueContinue reading “Beaumont church holding annual Easter egg hunt for entire community”

Main library in downtown Beaumont slated to reopen after city council meeting

This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Main Library in downtown Beaumont, which closed for repairs Jan. 3, will reopen Tuesday, March 28, library administrator Paul Eddy announced during a Friends of the Library meeting March 20. The reopening is scheduled to happen after theContinueContinue reading “Main library in downtown Beaumont slated to reopen after city council meeting”

Pavilion and Peoples Park: Ribboncutting marks the official opening of new projects in Port Arthur

Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Smith and other city officials gather for the ribbon cutting Tuesday, March 21 for the Pavilion and Peoples Park. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton Downtown Port Arthur’s automatic water feature at Peoples Park. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 23, 2017.ContinueContinue reading “Pavilion and Peoples Park: Ribboncutting marks the official opening of new projects in Port Arthur”