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”
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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”
Bevil Oaks council votes to revoke more stringent rebuilding requirements in Harvey flood aftermath
A blue mark on a Bevil Oaks flood gauge shows how Harvey’s wrath compared to previous flooding events. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Bevil Oaks residents displayed by Tropical Storm Harvey’s unprecedented flooding gathered once again at the Southeast TexasContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks council votes to revoke more stringent rebuilding requirements in Harvey flood aftermath”
Port Arthur officials find temporary housing after considering barges to hold Harvey flood refugees
Mayor Derrick Freeman speaks at Port Arthur City Hall. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The City of Port Arthur has begun the process of bringing home Port Arthur residents who were evacuated to other regions in Texas in the aftermathContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur officials find temporary housing after considering barges to hold Harvey flood refugees”
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