La Suprema Mexican Restaurant serves Mid-Country for three generations

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 22, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer La Suprema Mexican Restaurant, a Mid-County staple, has been in one family for three generations. The little restaurant started as a tortilla bakery in the late ’60s selling to local grocery stores, and later branched out into tamales beforeContinueContinue reading “La Suprema Mexican Restaurant serves Mid-Country for three generations”

Oom-nipresent options for yoga in Southeast Texas: Many forms offered by instructors

Desiree McPhillips, left, joins in yoga on the beach at Sea Rim State Park. Classes will resume in March when the weather warms up, according to instructor Melody Butler. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer If you’re looking for a differentContinueContinue reading “Oom-nipresent options for yoga in Southeast Texas: Many forms offered by instructors”

Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The City of Nederland announced Dec. 13 that normal trash pickup schedules have resumed. City officials said it became necessary for the city’s trash trucks to support the Hurricane Harvey debris operation in mid-September, which delayed regular trash andContinueContinue reading “Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris”

Mid-County residents gather at Central Mall to awaken Santa

Children and their families gather at Central Mall in Port Arthur to wake up Santa Claus for the holiday season. | Photo courtesy of Central Mall This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Central Mall hosted their second annual Wake Up Santa event on Saturday, Nov.ContinueContinue reading “Mid-County residents gather at Central Mall to awaken Santa”

Going Organic: Mid-County businesses band together, encourage community

Desiree McPhillips stands in the Mid-County Victory Garden, just behind Shear Madness, her organic hair salon. Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on May 18, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Selling and consuming organic products and food has been a growing trend nationally since the early days of the newContinueContinue reading “Going Organic: Mid-County businesses band together, encourage community”