This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 26, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A 31-year-old Galveston man died of flesh-eating bacteria Oct. 16, Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed. This is the only known case of necrotizing fasciitis in Galveston County related to Hurricane Harvey, officials said. The Galveston County HealthContinueContinue reading “Galveston man dies of flesh-eating bacteria”
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Beaumont’s First Baptist offers sheetrock, ShockWave treatment to neighbors in need
Beaumont residents gather water from the Neches River at Riverfront Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, after the city lost water utilities service. They needed water to flush toilets. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 19, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The day after the city of BeaumontContinueContinue reading “Beaumont’s First Baptist offers sheetrock, ShockWave treatment to neighbors in need”
FEMA says Hurricane Harvey survivors can stay in hotels until Oct. 24
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 12, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Hurricane Harvey survivors who need more time to find housing are getting an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while they look for an alternative place to live, FEMA officials announced Oct. 8. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program,ContinueContinue reading “FEMA says Hurricane Harvey survivors can stay in hotels until Oct. 24”
FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer If your home was flooded after Hurricane Harvey, you should clean up as soon as possible. Do not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or FEMA home inspector to come to your home, FEMA officials said in a newsContinueContinue reading “FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath”
Howell Furniture donates furniture, mattress sets to United Way
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Howell Furniture will be donating furniture and mattress sets to the UnitedWay chapters in North Jefferson County, Mid and South Jefferson County andOrange County. The areas served by the United Way represent the bulk of Southeast Texascommunities that wereContinueContinue reading “Howell Furniture donates furniture, mattress sets to United Way”
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