Photo courtesy of Larry Spears, Jr. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Feb. 28, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Larry Spears Jr. was elected mayor of Orange in May, he became the youngest person to be elected to that office in the city’s history. “People askContinueContinue reading “Black History Month: Orange mayor to focus on community, teamwork”
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Candlelight vigil for Charlottesville lights up Orange
A man wearing a Golden Triangle Indivisible t-shirt holds a sign that says “We lead with love, not hate” in a candlelight service remembering those killed in Charlottesville, Virginia outside Orange City Hall. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on August 17, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Several localContinueContinue reading “Candlelight vigil for Charlottesville lights up Orange”
Southeast Texas Hospice holds annual Toilet Paper Tea
Rose Bottley brings toilet paper to the party. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Southeast Texas Hospice encouraged the community to bring an item to stock the office’s shelves for the new year at the organization’s annual Toilet Paper Tea onContinueContinue reading “Southeast Texas Hospice holds annual Toilet Paper Tea”
Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Jazz Band is hosting a silent auction and dinner Tuesday night. “Silent Night, Jazzy Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville,ContinueContinue reading “Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction”
LCM middle school student brings BB gun to class
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Little Cypress Junior High student brought an unloaded BB gun to class on Tuesday, LCM CISD said in a news release. Little Cypress Junior High staff found and confiscated the BB gun early in the morning Tuesday, Dec.ContinueContinue reading “LCM middle school student brings BB gun to class”
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