Cindy Lou (Lydia Seay), Betty Jean (Lara Strawther), Missy (Lauren Millner-Sanchez) and Suzy (Genevieve Brassard) are the “Winter Wonderettes” at Beaumont Community Players. | Photo: Beaumont Community Players This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Anyone who hates holiday parties andContinueContinue reading “Review: ‘Winter Wonderettes’ dash into holidays with songs, dance”
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Mall Santa: Spinney brings Christmas spirit to Parkdale Mall
Spinney, top, in his Santa gear at Parkdale Mall. Spinney keeps a collection of all the gifts children have given him over the years, above. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Nov. 20, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor There is a difference betweenContinueContinue reading “Mall Santa: Spinney brings Christmas spirit to Parkdale Mall”
Not home for the holidays: Journalists spend time apart from families for assignments
Eleanor Skelton, UP contributor This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Jan. 13, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor My Christmas started around 5:30 a.m., but I wasn’t getting up early for Santa. I was in themiddle of working 13 days straight, usually working an eight-hour shift at two jobsevery day,ContinueContinue reading “Not home for the holidays: Journalists spend time apart from families for assignments”
Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays
Jeremy Smith visits his parent’ FEMA trailer in Bevil Oaks, He’s been helping out since the storm hit. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Harvey devastated Southeast Texas neighborhoods over four months ago, but many families are spending the holidays displacedContinueContinue reading “Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays”
Christmas presents all around at Girls’ Haven, donated by American Valve and Hydrant
American Valve and Hydrant staff pose with Santa Lloyd at Girls’ Haven Christmas party. (L to R) Daneen Hebb, buyer, Joseph Hutcherson, assembler, Scarlett McWilliams, HR assistant, Lloyd Bea-man (“Santa Lloyd”), Bennie Brookshire, payroll clerk, Melvin Beauchamp, maintenance, Felicia Branch, machine shop clerk, Pam Young, HR director, Paulette Lindsey, customer service planner. | Photo: EleanorContinueContinue reading “Christmas presents all around at Girls’ Haven, donated by American Valve and Hydrant”
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