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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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”
Port Arthur Police Blue Santa brings holiday cheer to children who lost their homes to Harvey
Port Arthur’s Blue Santa brings holiday cheer to families that suffered losses during Tropical Storm Harvey as residents line up outside the Department Club on Lakeshore Drive. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer After going through some of the worst ofContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur Police Blue Santa brings holiday cheer to children who lost their homes to Harvey”
JCPenney, YMCA team up to help families with post-Harvey holiday shopping
JCPenney employee Oleshea McCloney, Beaumont’s JCPenney general manager Lon Hawkins, and Sephora beauty manager Kelsey Moshier | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 21, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer JCPenney and the YMCA of Southeast Texas put in a united effort to help families impacted by Harvey’s floodingContinueContinue reading “JCPenney, YMCA team up to help families with post-Harvey holiday shopping”
Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The City of Nederland announced Dec. 13 that normal trash pickup schedules have resumed. City officials said it became necessary for the city’s trash trucks to support the Hurricane Harvey debris operation in mid-September, which delayed regular trash andContinueContinue reading “Nederland resumes normal trash pickup schedule after two month delay due to Harvey debris”
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