Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick, Helen “Pet” Gerson and current County Court at Law Number 1 Judge Gerald Eddins unveil the portrait presentation of former County Court at Law Number 1 Judge Alfred S. Gerson, who served the court from 1984 until 2011. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The ExaminerContinueContinue reading “Judge’s legacy enshrined with courtroom portrait”
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Tension still high as Bevil Oaks City Council works towards solutions with residents, agencies
Bevil Oaks City Council members listen as concerned citizens speak out to address recovery issues in that community, including FEMA regulations for rebuilding. This city council meeting was held at the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission since even city buildings in Bevil Oaks flooded during Tropical Storm Harvey. | Photos: Eleanor Skelton This article wasContinueContinue reading “Tension still high as Bevil Oaks City Council works towards solutions with residents, agencies”
Bevil Oaks city council, mayor under fire due to potential new home elevation requirements in Harvey flooding aftermath
All but four of the 498 houses in Bevil Oaks were flooded, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 21, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Tensions flared in the Jefferson County Courthouse during Bevil Oaks City Council’s public meeting Tuesday, Sept.ContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks city council, mayor under fire due to potential new home elevation requirements in Harvey flooding aftermath”
Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools
Beaumont Police Officer Jason Torres, Robert Canizales, Beau Tallarita Moody, Brie Brady, Felicia Jerdee and Sam Rueda. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on May 4, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Many people have criticized evangelical churches over the last decade for being politically divisive, shallow and disconnected fromContinueContinue reading “Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools”
CPS recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month with march down Main Street
Demonstrators walk down Main Street holding posters made by Port Neches middle school students with messages like “love every child” and “violence is not love” while chanting “there is no excuse for child abuse!” | Photo: Eleanor Skelton Content note: descriptions of sexual abuse, child abuse This article was originally published in The Examiner onContinueContinue reading “CPS recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month with march down Main Street”
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