Arlene Pippin starts off the Tuesday night Hebrew class at the R. C. Miller Memorial Library in Beaumont’s West End. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A free Hebrew class meets every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the community roomContinueContinue reading “All are welcome at Beaumont library’s free Hebrew class”
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Beaumont Pride folds, looks to community for help
Beaumont Pride’s 2016 celebration on Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont. | Photo: Facebook This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s very own Pride festival started in 2014, but the non-profit dissolved last year due to the annual financial burden, former volunteer chair Jacqueline Hays said. However, HaysContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Pride folds, looks to community for help”
City of Groves plans to repair potholes after resident complaints
(Left) Cracked curbs and and broken asphalt on Woodlawn Street in Groves, looking towards 32nd Street. (Right) Drainage issues at the intersection of Woodlawn Street and Allison Avenue | Photos: Eleanor Skelton and Jennifer Jackson This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents along Allison Avenue and WoodlawnContinueContinue reading “City of Groves plans to repair potholes after resident complaints”
Jefferson County master gardeners offer free trees, science-based advice on planting them
This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Jefferson County Master Gardeners gave away hundreds of saplings to Southeast Texas residents on Friday, Feb. 17. The one-year old seedlings, including bald cypress and a variety of oak species, were provided by Campbell Global Foresting. Campbell Global Foresting, basedContinueContinue reading “Jefferson County master gardeners offer free trees, science-based advice on planting them”
Port Arthur woman who stole TV from Walmart, hit police officer with her car turns herself in
Patrice Young | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Port Arthur woman wanted for stealing a TV from Bridge City Walmart and then hitting a Port Arthur police officer with her car turned herself in Sunday Feb. 26, Jefferson County Sheriff’sContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur woman who stole TV from Walmart, hit police officer with her car turns herself in”
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