Beaumont firefighters give CPS 108 coats for kids

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer This is the third year that the Beaumont Fire Department has partnered with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for Southeast Texas’ Operation Warm community coat program. Beaumont Fire Union IAFF Local 399 fundraised for 108 coatsContinueContinue reading “Beaumont firefighters give CPS 108 coats for kids”

Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Calder Woods’ 10th annual Tour of Lights was held Dec. 8. “This festive start to the holiday season has become a favorite in the Beaumont community. Featuring holiday-themed refreshments, family-friendly activities and thousands of Christmas lights, this free holidayContinueContinue reading “Calder Woods hosts 10th annual Tour of Lights”

Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility

The seventh and eighth grade handbell choir from St. Anthony’s performed “Silent Night” and other Christmas hymns. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Golden Triangle Chapter of The Links Incorporated gathered with the St. Anthony Cathedral School’s seventh and eighthContinueContinue reading “Bells are ringing: Ladies group brings holiday cheer to Beaumont assisted living facility”

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”