‘Texas Strong’: Museum of the Gulf Coast holds community art contest after Tropical Storm Harvey

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Museum of the Gulf Coast launched its annual community art contest — now open for the first time to all ages, Museum of the Gulf Coast Education, Tour, and Volunteer Coordinator Andy McCall said in a news release. EntriesContinueContinue reading “‘Texas Strong’: Museum of the Gulf Coast holds community art contest after Tropical Storm Harvey”

Oom-nipresent options for yoga in Southeast Texas: Many forms offered by instructors

Desiree McPhillips, left, joins in yoga on the beach at Sea Rim State Park. Classes will resume in March when the weather warms up, according to instructor Melody Butler. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer If you’re looking for a differentContinueContinue reading “Oom-nipresent options for yoga in Southeast Texas: Many forms offered by instructors”

Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Two men stole a state trooper’s patrol car after they had been handcuffed and arrested for illegal drugs in Chambers County Monday afternoon. A Texas DPS state trooper handcuffed and arrested the two suspects for a large amount ofContinueContinue reading “Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s”

Two suspects wanted in Beaumont convenience store burglary

Photo: Beaumont Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont Police is asking for help in identifying two recent suspects in a convenience store robbery, Officer Haley Morrow posted on Facebook Jan. 4. Two black men, each wearing what appeared to be a grayContinueContinue reading “Two suspects wanted in Beaumont convenience store burglary”

Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson retires

Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson and K-9 Liz. | Photo: Courtesy of Beaumont Police This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Department has announced that Sergeant Al Johnson has retired, after proudly serving the residents of Beaumont for 37 years. He was aContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson retires”