Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy rescues treed cat in China

Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy held out a helping hand to a cat caughtin a tree just before Christmas, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release posted on Facebook Dec. 22.ContinueContinue reading “Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy rescues treed cat in China”

Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays

Jeremy Smith visits his parent’ FEMA trailer in Bevil Oaks, He’s been helping out since the storm hit. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Harvey devastated Southeast Texas neighborhoods over four months ago, but many families are spending the holidays displacedContinueContinue reading “Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays”

Christmas presents all around at Girls’ Haven, donated by American Valve and Hydrant

American Valve and Hydrant staff pose with Santa Lloyd at Girls’ Haven Christmas party. (L to R) Daneen Hebb, buyer, Joseph Hutcherson, assembler, Scarlett McWilliams, HR assistant, Lloyd Bea-man (“Santa Lloyd”), Bennie Brookshire, payroll clerk, Melvin Beauchamp, maintenance, Felicia Branch, machine shop clerk, Pam Young, HR director, Paulette Lindsey, customer service planner. | Photo: EleanorContinueContinue reading “Christmas presents all around at Girls’ Haven, donated by American Valve and Hydrant”

13 car break-ins reported in Groves in a single week

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer 13 cars have been broken into in Groves in just one week, police said. Seven vehicle burglaries were reported in the 5300 block of Gulfway Drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, Groves Police Department spokesperson Lauren Edgar said in aContinueContinue reading “13 car break-ins reported in Groves in a single week”

Jefferson County gets donated Kubota skid steer as Harvey relief

Kubota presents equipment to Jefferson County, represented by County Commissioner Eddie Arnold, | Photo: Jefferson County This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Jefferson County was awarded a donated Kubota SSV75 Skid Steer in a special ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 13. Jefferson County Commissioner Eddie Arnold receivedContinueContinue reading “Jefferson County gets donated Kubota skid steer as Harvey relief”