Louisiana man dies in I-10 motorcycle wreck, three cars collide in traffic backup

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 10, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  A Louisiana man died in a motorcycle accident on I-10 near Gator Country on Sunday, Nov. 6, at about 2:20 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety reports. A 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the insideContinueContinue reading “Louisiana man dies in I-10 motorcycle wreck, three cars collide in traffic backup”

Jefferson County treasurer elected president of state association

Jefferson County Treasurer Tim Funchess | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in the Beaumont Business Journal on Nov. 3, 2016 and in The Examiner on Nov. 17, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Tim Funchess was elected president of the County Treasurer’s Association of Texas on Sept. 21. A fourth generation Beaumonter andContinueContinue reading “Jefferson County treasurer elected president of state association”

LSCPA breaks ground on industrial tech building

Jerry Vandervort of Spaw Glass, Alan Johnston of Johnston Architects, Rep. Dade Phelan, Lamar State College Port Arthur President Dr. Betty Reynard, LCSPA Dean of Technical Programs Sheila Trahan, and LCSPA Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. Gary Stretcher. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner and Beaumont Business Journal onContinueContinue reading “LSCPA breaks ground on industrial tech building”

Port Arthur Jingle Bell Run set for Dec. 3

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 3, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County has announced the dates for the 2016 Port Arthur Jingle Bell Run, presented by the Sea Rim Striders. The Jingle Bell Run will be held Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at 1800 LakeshoreContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur Jingle Bell Run set for Dec. 3”

Lumberton band funds missing from booster

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 3, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Lumberton “Mighty Raider” Band booster club announced last week that funds had been stolen. “The Lumberton High School Mighty Raider Band Booster Inc. recently became aware that all of its funds are missing from the organization’s accounts,” LumbertonContinueContinue reading “Lumberton band funds missing from booster”