Backing the Blue: American Legion raises flag in support of first responders

The American flag and POW-MIA flag are raised at American Legion Post 493 while Nederland Chief of Police Darrell Bush and Nederland Fire Chief Gary Collins wait with Back the Blue flag. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer American Legion PostContinueContinue reading “Backing the Blue: American Legion raises flag in support of first responders”

A Whimsical Christmas: Dr. Seuss dance mash-up returns to Nederland High School

Nederland High School prepares 16th annual musical “Whimsical” for the 2016 holiday season. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer This weekend, the production “A Whimsical Christmas” is coming to the stage for the sixteenth time. Performances will be Friday, Dec. 9,ContinueContinue reading “A Whimsical Christmas: Dr. Seuss dance mash-up returns to Nederland High School”

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High school graduate dies in Newton County wreck

Taylor Nicole Luther | Photo: Facebook This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A recent Little Cypress Mauriceville high school graduate died Sunday in a head-on collision in Newton County. The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 on Highway 87 in Newton County aboutContinueContinue reading “Little Cypress-Mauriceville High school graduate dies in Newton County wreck”

Beaumont Police identify homeless woman killed in hit-and-run Thursday night

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A homeless woman killed in a hit-and-run Thursday night on College Street has now been identified as Bonnie Lee Casaneve, 67, according to Beaumont Police. The woman was hit and killed while pushing a shopping cart across College StreetContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police identify homeless woman killed in hit-and-run Thursday night”

Monsignor Kelly Catholic high school students paint new mural at St. Elizabeth Hospital

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 1, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School’s Mural Club collaborated with Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital to create a 12-panel mural on Nov. 11 and 12. The students in the club completed the project in two days, and many gave up theirContinueContinue reading “Monsignor Kelly Catholic high school students paint new mural at St. Elizabeth Hospital”