This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Department completed its annual Santa in Blue rounds on Dec. 12. This year, the drive delivered presents to about 300 children, according to Officer Justin Proenza. Blue Iron Bikers presented an $18,914.06 check to the BlueContinueContinue reading “Santa in Blue comes to Beaumont Police Department”
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Boys and Girls Club gives away 125 bicycles for Christmas
(Left) Honesty Thomas and Mike Sheffield (Right) Children ride their new bi This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The local Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club gave over 125 bikes to elementary children Dec. 15. Cornell Price, president of Price Homes, headed up the driveContinueContinue reading “Boys and Girls Club gives away 125 bicycles for Christmas”
Beaumont firefighters give CPS 108 coats for kids
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer This is the third year that the Beaumont Fire Department has partnered with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for Southeast Texas’ Operation Warm community coat program. Beaumont Fire Union IAFF Local 399 fundraised for 108 coatsContinueContinue reading “Beaumont firefighters give CPS 108 coats for kids”
Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Calder Woods’ 10th annual Tour of Lights was held Dec. 8. “This festive start to the holiday season has become a favorite in the Beaumont community. Featuring holiday-themed refreshments, family-friendly activities and thousands of Christmas lights, this free holidayContinueContinue reading “Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights”
Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility
The seventh and eighth grade handbell choir from St. Anthony’s performed “Silent Night” and other Christmas hymns. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Golden Triangle Chapter of The Links Incorporated gathered with the St. Anthony Cathedral School’s seventh and eighthContinueContinue reading “Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility”
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