Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Feb. 21, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Derrick Freeman was elected mayor of Port Arthur, his home town, it was the culmination of years of hard work inspired by his father’s dying words. “Derrick, I have takenContinueContinue reading “Black History Month: Port Arthur mayor accepts challenges, successes in life”
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‘Killing Spree’ survivor turns trauma into art
This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 26, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Erin DeLeon shows off her ceramic plate which she made as a tribute to her uncle who was murdered in 1998. Her work will be featured in the senior thesis art show, which opensContinueContinue reading “‘Killing Spree’ survivor turns trauma into art”
Staff turnover: Port Arthur Drivers License Office operating at reduced capacity
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 8, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Port Arthur Drivers License Office will be operating at reduced capacity due to recent staff turnover, The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release. “[We] will adjust resources at nearby offices to operate the PortContinueContinue reading “Staff turnover: Port Arthur Drivers License Office operating at reduced capacity”
Stolen car recovered after shots fired, car chase in Port Arthur
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 18, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur Police found a stolen car from Hardin County while responding to a call about shots fired. The 911 call reporting deadly conduct came in Friday, Jan. 12 in the 2600 block of Ninth Street, Port Arthur PoliceContinueContinue reading “Stolen car recovered after shots fired, car chase in Port Arthur”
‘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”
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