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Published 09/02/2010 - 12:25 p.m. CST
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The name Bum Phillips is synonymous with a spiritual man who holds no
punches with his southern ways. A native of Orange County, he’s
revered
as a man of his word and a strong supporter of his community.
This
month, he has released a new book entitled “Bum Phillips: Coach.
Cowboy. Christian.”. It is a well written tale of his life.
Published 09/01/2010 - 2:59 a.m. CST
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Two-year-olds’ teacher, Samanth Henshall is pictured with her assistant, Angie Meeks in the new children’s area for the Pre-School program that starts Sept. 8.
(Photo: Penny LeLeux)
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Four rooms are being readied for a new program at St. Paul United
Methodist Church in Bridge City. For the first time, they will offer a
mothers’ day out program for 18 months to 4 years old, two days a
week.
“We have plans to expand the program,” said the Rev. Brad
Morgan.
Published 08/25/2010 - 12:49 a.m. CST
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Robert Hankins passed away Saurday night while listening to the Beatles.
(Photo: Mark Dunn)
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Robert Hankins died listening to the Beatles. He would have something
clever or funny to say about that. After all, he was a man of words, a
writer.
Published 08/24/2010 - 11:23 p.m. CST
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Award recipients at Lions instillation
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Lions Club recently installed its new members and presented awards.
Published 08/18/2010 - 12:39 a.m. CST
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Major Mike Broussard to retire.
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Major M.W. “Mike” Broussard has announced his intention to retire
after
34 years of service to the Orange Police Department and to the
citizens
of Orange.
Published 08/12/2010 - 2:52 p.m. CST
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Texas Renaissance Festival will be held weekends Oct. 9 through Nov. 28
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King
Henry VIII and the Texas Renaissance Festival have decreed
Saturday,
Aug. 14, and Sunday, Aug 15 as the 2010 Job Faire. There
will be 100’s
of seasonal positions available for the eight weekends
of the 36th
annual Texas Renaissance Festival.
Published 08/10/2010 - 11:26 p.m. CST
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McDonald’s Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month Brenda Barker with Chamber Director Angela Beck.
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month is Brenda
Barker from McDonalds.
Published 08/10/2010 - 10:00 p.m. CST
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Librarian Michelle Watson pulls favorite books in the Kids Zone of the Bridge City Library.
(Photo: Heggie Coulter)
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The Bridge City Library is currently taking applications for
enrollment
into their story time program, which begins Wednesday,
Sept. 8, and
concludes in May. It is free to community members.
Published 07/22/2010 - 4:47 p.m. CST
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A pizza and ice cream party was held to mark the end of Bridge City Library’s summer storytime program.
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The Bridge City Public Library staff and the Friends of the BC Library
wish to thank the whole community for their participation in the
summer
storytime programs this year. We had a total of 508 children
and 304
adults attend the 6 programs.
Published 08/25/2010 - 12:41 a.m. CST
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Sylvia Dickey Smith will be in the area to promote her new book "A War of Her Own."
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The waiting is almost over.
While children start the new school year, the rest of us can step back in time – 1943 to be exact.
While children start the new school year, the rest of us can step back in time – 1943 to be exact.
Published 08/24/2010 - 9:48 p.m. CST
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Sanctus Real will take the stage at the Lutcher Theater, Thursday. The Back-to-School concert begins at 6 p.m.
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Four contemporary Christian bands are slated to play live at the
Lutcher Theater, Aug. 26 as part of an unprecedented Back to School
Concert. The first band takes the stage at 6 p.m. followed by three
more powerhouse acts.
Published 08/16/2010 - 8:07 p.m. CST
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Jim Peters, age 75
(Photo: Mike Louviere)
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At age 76 Jim Peters has the heart of a young man. After many years on
the rodeo road, he would still fight a bull if he had the chance. At
age 75 he proved he was still good for seven plus seconds on the back
of a bull.
Published 08/11/2010 - 1:39 a.m. CST
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Librarian Michelle Watson pulls favorite books in the Kids Zone of the Bridge City Library.
(Photo: Heggie Coulture)
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The Bridge City Library is currently taking applications for
enrollment
into their story time program, which begins Wednesday,
Sept. 8, and
concludes in May. It is free to community members.
Published 08/10/2010 - 11:03 p.m. CST
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Toys collected in July will be distributed to area children at Christmas.
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The Bridge-City Orangefield Rotary Club collected toys during the
month
of July to be distributed at Christmas through the Bridge
City-Orangefield Ministeral Alliance.
Published 08/04/2010 - 3:12 a.m. CST
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Bailey's Fish Camp at the base of the Cow Bayou Bridge in the 40s
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The Historical Museum of Bridge City board proposes to partner with
the
city to acquire and develop land to be used as a public
waterfront park.
About five acres east of Texas 87 on Cow Bayou is owned by Orange County Development. The current price is $500,000. It was once the site of a popular fish camp – one of the community’s early establishments – owned by Joe Bailey.
About five acres east of Texas 87 on Cow Bayou is owned by Orange County Development. The current price is $500,000. It was once the site of a popular fish camp – one of the community’s early establishments – owned by Joe Bailey.
Published 07/20/2010 - 11:28 p.m. CST
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Picture left to right: Aaron Myers (Troop 7), Donnie Page (Troop 125), Kyle Fontenot (Troop 7), Colten Robbins (Troop 125), Bryan Miller (Troop 125), Justus Milligan (Troop 125), Mark Milligan (Troop leader for 125)
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Bridge City Troop 7 and Orangefield Troop 125 is teaming up with other
scouts in the Golden Triangle to make two new troops traveling to
Washington DC to celebrate the 100 years of Scouting.
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