Beaumont’s Main Library downtown reopens after remodeling March 28. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Amy Landeg, visiting the library with her children during the reopening ceremony, said she’s very glad to see the Main Library open again. | Photo: EleanorContinueContinue reading “Speaking Volumes: Beaumont library celebrates rebirth by reopening downtown branch”
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Texas Governor offers reward in Harris County Deputy’s murder in Baytown
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy called for officer assistance after he was shot Monday morning. Baytown Police received the call for help at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 3 in the 700 block of West Baker Road, Baytown PoliceContinueContinue reading “Texas Governor offers reward in Harris County Deputy’s murder in Baytown”
Atlanta bridge fire, collapse points to Southeast Texas infrastructure problems
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A fire under an I-85 bridge near downtown Atlanta caused it to collapse on Thursday evening, March 30, causing major traffic disruptions. An eyewitness told The Examiner she could see the smoke from her apartment complex just off PeachtreeContinueContinue reading “Atlanta bridge fire, collapse points to Southeast Texas infrastructure problems”
13 dead, one survivor in church bus crash near Garner State Park outside of San Antonio
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A truck hit a church bus head on, killing 13 people on Highway 83 near Garner State Park Wednesday, March 29. The bus was carrying senior adults returning home from a three-day retreat at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, FirstContinueContinue reading “13 dead, one survivor in church bus crash near Garner State Park outside of San Antonio”
Train slices semi stuck on railroad tracks in half near Highway 90
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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