A view from the south side of what used to be the amphitheater at Riverfront Park. Flood waters from Hurricane Harvey undermined the structure’s foundation and washed it away. The entire riverbank of the park was damaged and several other structures were destroyed. The damages are a safety hazard to visitors, city officials said. |ContinueContinue reading “Riverfront Park closes indefinitely from Tropical Storm Harvey flood damage”
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LCM CISD receives over $156K in grants, funds will help restore school libraries after Harvey
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 18, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Little Cypress and Mauriceville Elementary Schools are both recipients of $135,000 grants from the Laura Bush Foundation to help restore the schools’ libraries that were decimated during Hurricane Harvey, LCM CISD announced in a news release Jan. 15. AlongContinueContinue reading “LCM CISD receives over $156K in grants, funds will help restore school libraries after Harvey”
‘Texas Strong’: Museum of the Gulf Coast holds community art contest after Tropical Storm Harvey
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Museum of the Gulf Coast launched its annual community art contest — now open for the first time to all ages, Museum of the Gulf Coast Education, Tour, and Volunteer Coordinator Andy McCall said in a news release. EntriesContinueContinue reading “‘Texas Strong’: Museum of the Gulf Coast holds community art contest after Tropical Storm Harvey”
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”
Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Two men stole a state trooper’s patrol car after they had been handcuffed and arrested for illegal drugs in Chambers County Monday afternoon. A Texas DPS state trooper handcuffed and arrested the two suspects for a large amount ofContinueContinue reading “Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s”
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