50 apartments damaged after fire at Glen Oaks Apartments

50 apartments were affected by the fire at Glen Oaks apartments. | Photo: Beaumont Fire-Rescue This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A two-alarm fire damaged 50 apartments and injured four people at the Glen Oaks Apartments in Beaumont Saturday morning. The fire was reported aboutContinueContinue reading “50 apartments damaged after fire at Glen Oaks Apartments”

Pasadena man accused of pushing wife out car door while driving down I-10

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A man from Pasadena was indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury Nov. 15 for aggravated assault. Mateo Dedios, 51, is accused of pushing his wife out of a car while they were driving Oct. 26, according to courtContinueContinue reading “Pasadena man accused of pushing wife out car door while driving down I-10”

Police: Coworker stole credit card, went shopping

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Beaumont woman was indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury Nov. 15 for fraudulent credit card use, according to court documents. Cynthia Pierce Hunt, 56, is accused of stealing her coworker’s Chase Freedom Visa credit card and usingContinueContinue reading “Police: Coworker stole credit card, went shopping”

Human remains found near Winnie identified as missing Houston man

George Arlin Beers | Photo: Texas Department of Public Safety This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Human remains discovered just east of Winnie last December have been identified as a murder victim, Jefferson County Sheriff Capt. Crystal Holmes said in a news release. A rancherContinueContinue reading “Human remains found near Winnie identified as missing Houston man”

Entergy responds to residents’ questions about high bills, directs customers to flood desk hotline

A usage report from the reporter’s personal Entergy account showing monthly use. | Source: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents returning to their flooded homes and normal routines have been asking why their electric bills have spiked post-Harvey. Port Neches resident KirkContinueContinue reading “Entergy responds to residents’ questions about high bills, directs customers to flood desk hotline”