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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FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer If your home was flooded after Hurricane Harvey, you should clean up as soon as possible. Do not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or FEMA home inspector to come to your home, FEMA officials said in a newsContinueContinue reading “FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath”
Howell Furniture donates furniture, mattress sets to United Way
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Howell Furniture will be donating furniture and mattress sets to the UnitedWay chapters in North Jefferson County, Mid and South Jefferson County andOrange County. The areas served by the United Way represent the bulk of Southeast Texascommunities that wereContinueContinue reading “Howell Furniture donates furniture, mattress sets to United Way”
SBA disaster loans available for businesses recovering from Harvey damage
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Many Southeast Texans who registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with disaster losses are also being referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine if they qualify for federal disaster loan assistance whichContinueContinue reading “SBA disaster loans available for businesses recovering from Harvey damage”
Silsbee, Buna teens remember 15-year-old girl shot, killed in mysterious circumstances
Students leave post-it note tributes on Silsbee High School student Tristan Dilley’s desk. | Photos: Facebook This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Students at Silsbee High School wore purple Tuesday, Oct. 3, to mark what would have been Tristan Dilley’s 15th birthday, Assistant Principal DavidContinueContinue reading “Silsbee, Buna teens remember 15-year-old girl shot, killed in mysterious circumstances”
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