Santa Lloyd: Volunteer brings Christmas spirit to Southeast Texas school children, seniors

Diane Barnett and her husband, Jim, sit with Santa Lloyd at Calder Woods. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Playing Santa Claus is, of course, seasonal work. But during that season, you could certainly say that Lloyd Beaman is doing itContinueContinue reading “Santa Lloyd: Volunteer brings Christmas spirit to Southeast Texas school children, seniors”

Groundbreaking gift: Technology center to be first new building at St. Anthony in 20 years

Felicia Runnels, Father Jerry McGrath, Patty Russell, Bishop Curtis Guillory, Bob Rozas and Bart Bartkowiak at a groundbreaking for new technology center at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School, which was held Thursday, Dec. 8 near the school playground. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. ByContinueContinue reading “Groundbreaking gift: Technology center to be first new building at St. Anthony in 20 years”

Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service

Several Port Arthur first responders honored retired police officer Thomas E. Baxter for nearly 40 years of service at Rose Place Senior Assisted Living Wednesday, Nov. 30. | Photo: Port Arthur Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Several Port Arthur first responders honoredContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service”

Southeast Texas Hospice holds annual Toilet Paper Tea

Rose Bottley brings toilet paper to the party. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Southeast Texas Hospice encouraged the community to bring an item to stock the office’s shelves for the new year at the organization’s annual Toilet Paper Tea onContinueContinue reading “Southeast Texas Hospice holds annual Toilet Paper Tea”

Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Jazz Band is hosting a silent auction and dinner Tuesday night. “Silent Night, Jazzy Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville,ContinueContinue reading “Silent Night, Jazzy Night features band and silent auction”