Father's Custody

Joe Atkins works at his desk as his daughter, Hollie Atkins watches tv at their home in Lumberton, TX, Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

VX Protest

Residents march to St. John's Missionary Baptist Church from the Carver Terrace Park to protest VX nerve agent waste material being transported to the area for inceneration in Port Arthur, TX, Saturday, September 29, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Church Celebration

Ruth Le Rosen and Wanda Hefley sing during the 105th anniversay hymn sing at the First Baptist Church in Port Arthur, TX, Saturday, September 22, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Clint Black

Clint Black performs at the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX, Thursday, September 27, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Pauper's Grave

A homemade cross marks the spot where Billy C. Crowe is buried at Magnolia Cemetary in Beaumont, TX, Monday, October 15, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Artist Portrait

Artist, Grace Megnet poses for a portrait at her gallery on 9th Street in Beaumont, TX, Monday, October 15, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Rice Festival

The Freakout takes fairgoers on a wild ride at the Texas Rice Festival in Winnie, TX, October 6, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Opening Day at the Fair

Justin Stephenson, aka BoBo the Clown, taunts crowds to dunk him in the water during the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

A long horned steer waits in the livestock barn to be shown during the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Children play one one of the rides during the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Aiden Ibarra (3) points to the fair as he waits behind the fence for the opening of the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX, Thursday, October 11, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Lamar Volleyball

Lamar's volleyball team runs laps during practice at McDonald Gym at Lamar University in Beaumpnt, TX, Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Lamar's volleyball team practices at McDonald Gym at Lamar University in Beaumpnt, TX, Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Soldier Party

The American Post celebrates the homecoming of 4 local solidiers. Didn't think I would get much out of this. But it wasn't terrible. It wasn't great, but it wasnt' terrible.


Scott Boyer, Sgt. Major visits with friends and family during a welcome home party at the American Legion in Beaumont, TX, October 7, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Sgt. Dusty Trahan drinks a beer during a welcome home party at the American Legion Post in Beaumont, TX, October 7, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Corporal Steven Gaudet enjoys a smoke after a big meal during a welcome home party at the American Legion Post in Beaumont, TX, October 7, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

winery

A wide variety of wines are available at the new D'Vine Wine in Beaumont, TX, October 7, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Perp Walk

I really do LOVE being called out at 10:00pm to stand in front of a police station for hours to get the perp walk shot with the rest of the dregs of the news media.

Paul Edward Lopez is placed into a police cruiser at the Beaumont Police Department in Beaumont, TX, Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Easy's Construction

Michael Escamilla prepares to paint during construction of a new edition at Easy's in Beaumont, TX, Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Altus Surgical Center

Casey Sanders gets a CT Scan at Altus Healthcare Management Services Center in Beaumont, TX, Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley

Fannett Fire

After finally restoring their home from Hurrican Rita damage, a Fannett family lose everything in a fire.

A firefighter walks out of a home that burned on Greenway Drive in Fannett, TX, Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley