Editor’s note: I originally wrote this story in Fall 2018 while writing for the University Press, the student newspaper at Lamar University. The story ended up not making it to print, as sometimes happens to every journalist’s favorite stories, so I am posting it here instead. Hanan Hamvan has worked at Christus St. Elizabeth’s HospitalContinueContinue reading “Palestinian oncology nurse at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital weathers many Southeast Texas storms “
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What’s happening with Tropical Storm Imelda
So a couple of friends have messaged me asking how I’m doing with the weather and I honestly wasn’t worried about this storm at first (we get little tropical rain systems all the time around here and it’s usually no big deal). But tonight I’m starting to be low-key concerned, so I thought I’d giveContinueContinue reading “What’s happening with Tropical Storm Imelda”
40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer More than 5,000 volunteers picked up 40 tons of trash across 55 miles of Texas beaches during Adopt-A-Beach Day, which is organized by the Texas General Land Office and promoted by the Galveston Bay Foundation. Adopt-A-Beach is held atContinueContinue reading “40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey”
Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”
TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Texas Department of Transportation began its final round of debris pick up along state roadways in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Tyler, Jasper and Newton Counties Nov. 1, according to a news release. TxDOT asked that residents livingContinueContinue reading “TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up”
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