A train sliced a semi-tractor truck stuck on the railroad tracks in half near Highway 90 Friday morning. | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A train hit a semi stuck while crossing the railroad tracks in Nome early FridayContinueContinue reading “Train slices semi stuck on railroad tracks in half near Highway 90”
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Man hurt after spring break fight on Crystal Beach involving over 75 people
This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer One man was arrested and another man was seriously wounded in a fight on Crystal Beach during spring break weekend that the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said involved about 75 to 100 people. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson MajorContinueContinue reading “Man hurt after spring break fight on Crystal Beach involving over 75 people”
Beaumont church holding annual Easter egg hunt for entire community
This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s First Baptist Church is having its ninth annual community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15, in Rogers Park. The hunt for 25,000 eggs begins at 11 a.m. sharp, according to the event announcement posted on the church’sContinueContinue reading “Beaumont church holding annual Easter egg hunt for entire community”
Learning and Growing: Southeast Texas Oilers youth football team volunteers at Giving Field
Photos courtesy of April Parkerson This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Southeast Texas Oilers youth football team volunteered at the Giving Field on Liberty Street in Beaumont on Wednesday, March 15. Twelve team members as well as several board members, coaches, and parents harvestedContinueContinue reading “Learning and Growing: Southeast Texas Oilers youth football team volunteers at Giving Field”
Night of tragedy: Humane Society remembers 74 dogs lost in last year’s fire
White crosses represent the 74 dogs lost in the Humane Society of Southeast Texas fire on March 15, 2016. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Photo: Eleanor Skelton The Humane Society of Southeast Texas marked the one-year anniversary of last year’sContinueContinue reading “Night of tragedy: Humane Society remembers 74 dogs lost in last year’s fire”
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