Stealing Whataburger order numbers is a crime, Denton County police warn

Stolen Whataburger order numbers recovered by Northeast Police Department in Denton County, Texas. | Photo: Northeast Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Taking Whataburger order numbers from the restaurant is a punishable crime, according to police in Denton County. Northeast Police Department said they recoveredContinueContinue reading “Stealing Whataburger order numbers is a crime, Denton County police warn”

Former Lumberton band booster treasurer faces up to 20 years in prison

Helen Louise Cox | Photo: Hardin County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Hardin County grand jurors indicted former Lumberton band booster treasurer Helen Louise Cox for second-degree felony theft. This new indictment replaces the original, lesser third-degree felony charge. A second-degree felony conviction canContinueContinue reading “Former Lumberton band booster treasurer faces up to 20 years in prison”

Seeking something real: As Vidor Rocks brings entertainment to small community with painted rock hide-and-seek game, Beaumont group looks to play catchup

At a Beaumont Rocks painting party Jan. 23, Iris Smithey (not pictured) and Katherine Symons (left) bring together other moms with young children and encourage others to get involved. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Looking for an outdoor, child-friendly activity this spring?ContinueContinue reading “Seeking something real: As Vidor Rocks brings entertainment to small community with painted rock hide-and-seek game, Beaumont group looks to play catchup”

Former Beaumont Bulls players, coaches form new youth team

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The Beaumont Bulls youth football team’s season ended early in October 2016 after their head coach was fired following the team’s kneeling protests, but many former players banded together and created a new team, the Southeast Texas Oilers. The Oilers heldContinueContinue reading “Former Beaumont Bulls players, coaches form new youth team”

Scouting for Food drive sponsorship gathers food for Southeast Texas neighbors in need

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Annually, the Boy Scouts of America’s Three Rivers Council, the Southeast Texas Food Bank, and GHX Industrial collaborate on the Scouting for Food drive. A commemoration of that collaborative effort, including a $1,100 check presentation from GHX Industrial as sponsor ofContinueContinue reading “Scouting for Food drive sponsorship gathers food for Southeast Texas neighbors in need”