DPS hosts emergency response exercise
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) recently hosted a hurricane emergency response exercise and resource showcase in Austin. Various resources, equipment, vehicles and numerous emergency responders from around the state convened at Austin Bergstrom
Orange Police Beat
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between June 18, and the morning of June 19: Larceny from yard/land, 108 S. 10th St. Traffic accident, 5000 MLK Jr. Dr. Miscellaneous incidents, 1008 Red Oak Dr. Ordinance
The love of swimming continues
Esther Williams, a competitive swimmer and Metro Goldwyn Mayer movie star, would have been very proud if she knew her love of swimming was being passed on to the children of Orange County. The swimming lessons are currently given in
Art is a lifetime investment
For the past 20 years Cindy Claybar has been teaching the summer art program in many schools and churches to area children in Orange County while sharing her love of art. “Among life’s greatest joys and rewards is the pleasure
The “state” of BCISD
During a recent Rotary Club and Bridge City city council meeting, Bridge City ISD superintendent answered two very important questions, “Where are we going?” and Where are we now?” when talking about the state of the school district. King began
Still’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Judy Forrest and Harry Still were married at First Baptist Church downtown Orange, Texas on June 21, 1963. The Rev. Cooper Waters performed the ceremony. They had three children: Greg, Kirk and Stacey. Greg, their first born, passed away in
“Do It In Orange” tournament this weekend
The 2013 edition of the “Do It In Orange” Fishing Classic is set for this weekend June 22 and 23 with $20,000 in prize money up for grabs .Last year’s event somehow came in under the radar, but there isn’t
BC woman celebrates 100 years
In 1913 Woodrow Wilson was president, the average cost of a house $5,935 and in a Urania, La. twin girls, Lessie and Stella, were born to Dora and Wesley Mayes. On Sunday, June 23, Lessie Mayes Sterns, will celebrate her
Happy 60th Anniversary
Doyce and Betty Jo Sherman will celebrate their 60th Anniversary with family and friends Saturday, June 22 at Robert’s Steakhouse. The Shermans were married June 20, 1953. They raised their three sons and one daughter in Orange. The couple also
Orangefield Classes of 1971-1975 to host reunion
The Orangefield High School Class of 1973 invited the classes of 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1975 to join them in celebrating their 40th class reunion to be held July 20. The next meeting of the organizing committee will be held
BCCC welcomes Corner Cuts & Massages by Brooklyn
The Bridge City Chamber held a ribbon cutting to welcome Corner Cuts & Massage by Brooklyn into the Chamber Membership as they announce their Grand Opening at 3139 Texas Avenue, on the corner of Hwy 62 Hwy 87 South. Corner
National HIV Testing Day
On Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25 free HIV and Syphilis testing is being offered in various communities through-out the Golden Triangle through the combined efforts of The Texas Department of State Health Services, Family Pharmacy, Baptist Hospital, Triangle
Crane vows $100 million Astros payroll within four years
Since purchasing the Houston Astros two summers ago, new owner Jim Crane realizes that right now he is among the least popular sports figures around the city of Houston. “People like to win—and certainly I like to win—and we’re not
Uzzle: Beat the heat with summer variety
Easily one of the most alluring features of Sabine Lake area is the fact that you can catch so many different species of fish in a relatively small area. The brackish water holds both fresh and saltwater fish in good
BCHS’ Jones named TASSP’s Assistant Principal of the Year
The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals recently held its annual summer conference in Austin with administrators from across the entire state in attendance. The event began with the Texas Heroes Awards Dinner held at the Hilton in downtown Austin.
BCCC names Lloyd Employee of the Month
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced Ms. Mary Lloyd as their employee of the month at their monthly networking coffee held at Corner Cuts & Massage by Brooklyn located at 3139 Texas Avenue, the corner of Hwy 62 and
No opposition to swimming ordinance
Media was there, but no citizens in opposition of the proposed no swimming ordinance at the boat ramp on Texas 87 in Bridge City were present at the public hearing in Orange, Monday. Last week, it was proposed to restrict
Bingo back in Vinton
“Bingo!” That is what every person in the hall hopes to holler. “Bullet!” or the name of one of several other pull tab games would be the next best thing. Those words were silent for a couple of weeks in
From the Creaux’s Nest
SLOW NEWS TIME Locally the big news for over a week has been youngsters at Bridge City swimming in Cow Bayou. More ink and airtime has been used up on this one subject than any other. That shows how slow
Lamar names students to Deans’ List for spring
A total of 898 Lamar University students earned places on the Deans’ List for the spring , deans of Lamar’s five academic colleges announced. To qualify for the Deans’ List, a student must carry a full course load of 12 semester
Lamar names students to President’s List for spring
A total of 521 Lamar University students earned places on the President’s List for the spring semester, President James Simmons announced. Students who qualify for the President’s List carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more with grade
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