This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer An auto-pedestrian collision occurred on I-10 in Orange County Tuesday, Oct. 11, around 8:30 p.m., according to TxDOT. The crash was on the eastbound service road near Cow Bayou. Michigan resident Youssouf Tandia, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene by JusticeContinueContinue reading “Fatal auto pedestrian crash on I-10 near Cow Bayou”
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House fire calls out all Mid County fire departments
House fire on 17th Street in Nederland after midnight Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. | Photo: Nederland Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Nederland, Port Neches and Groves Fire departments responded to a house on fire in the 200 blockContinueContinue reading “House fire calls out all Mid County fire departments”
Vidor ISD bans Shriner clowns at homecoming
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Vidor ISD has released a statement saying clowns will not be allowed in this year’s homecoming parade. Vidor ISD administrators “respect the work of the Shriners” and still welcomes the organization to participate in the parade, but asks that they “forego clownsContinueContinue reading “Vidor ISD bans Shriner clowns at homecoming”
BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Independent School District closed the $132,155,000 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2016 transaction, effective Sept. 21. This decision resulted in a cash flow savings to the district of $41,641,313, which is approximately $1,892,700 per year through 2038, according a statement fromContinueContinue reading “BISD bond sales result in taxpayer savings”
Beaumont Yacht Club lease terminated
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Tuesday, Oct. 11, Beaumont City Council approved the termination of its lease with the Beaumont Yacht Club at 560 Marina Drive after almost 29 years. In February 2016, the city approved a month-to-month lease agreement for the Beaumont Yacht Club while theyContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Yacht Club lease terminated”
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