Lions Carnival, jet ski races offer spring break activities

Will it or won't it rain? That is the question these days any time the Lions Club Carnival is ready to open. The 83rd annual event with rides, food, games, and lots of local... — Updated 3/13/2024

Link made history in Orange, Houston

In the Gilded Age, Green Avenue in Orange was lined with mansions and grand houses. The biggest and most elaborate of the mansions was built by J.W. Link, a lawyer who owned a... — Updated 3/12/2024

At least 53,900 OC voters qualify for Phelan-Covey runoff

The battle for Texas House of Representatives District 21 is now in a runoff and will depend on how many people get out and vote in the Republican primary runoff on May 28.... — Updated 3/12/2024

OFHS have guest speakers to health science class

Guest speakers from Christus Orange and the Port Arthur Fire Department visited with Orangefield High School Health Science classes on Monday. Angela Webb, RN, and Jeremy Kaskos,... — Updated 3/12/2024

OHS Patient Care Technician students visit Lamar

OHS Patient Care Technician students were able to get an in depth look at the Lamar University Nursing Department and campus this week. Along with learning about the in's and out's... — Updated 3/12/2024

Bearden takes second in state powerlifting

Bridge City had a defending state champion in girls powerlifting competing for back to back titles on Friday, March 15. Hallie Bearden actually lifted the same amount of weight as... — Updated 3/18/2024

Cardinals and Bobcats both won two district games last week

Baseball action in District 19-4A started Tuesday, March 12. The Bridge City Cardinals got a good jump in the district winning both games with the Silsbee Tigers. On Tuesday the... — Updated 3/18/2024

Spring break on Sabine Lake

Next week marks the annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for once the Christmas holidays are over, spring break is here! During this week off from the rigorous... — Updated 3/12/2024

Class 4A All District Boys Basketball Honored

All-District selections have been released by the District 19-4A basketball coaches. The Bridge City Cardinals, the Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears, and the West Orange-Stark... — Updated 3/12/2024

LCM wins all three games in Orange County Classic

The Orange County Classic baseball tournament was held at Little Cypress Mauriceville High School's Don Gibbens Field on March 7-9. Five teams competed including the Little Cypress... — Updated 3/12/2024

Lady Bears Fall at Bridge City in Softball

Local softball teams have entered district action and one of the first games pitted two of the favorites in the local Class 4A district the Bridge City Cardinals against the Little... — Updated 3/12/2024

Orangefield golfers win medals in boys and girls competitions

Local high school boy golfers competed last week at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange during the Bridge City Invitational. Two teams from Bridge City competed, as did one... — Updated 3/12/2024

Lois Marie Judice, 95, Bridge City

Lois Marie Judice, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2023, in Port Neches, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00... — Updated 12/4/2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Longron Block, 72, Orange

Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date with Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Born... — Updated 11/30/2023

Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, Bridge City

Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, of Bridge City, TX, passed on through the heavenly gates on November 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, notifications will be... — Updated 12/4/2023

Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, Bridge City

Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on February 7, 2024 at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am,... — Updated 2/13/2024

David C. Nimmo, 76, Bridge City

David C. Nimmo, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20,... — Updated 3/18/2024

Sammy Burnell Mills, 64, Orange

Sammy Burnell Mills, 64, of Orange TX, passed away on February 19, 2024. Sammy was born on August 30, 1959 to Arlene Luther Mills and Lee Samuel Mills in Orange, TX. After... — Updated 3/18/2024

Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, Nederland

Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass will be held 11:00... — Updated 3/18/2024

Barbara Ann Augustine, 82, Orange

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and family member. In loving memory of Barbara Ann Augustine, we are... — Updated 3/18/2024

Billie Ruth (Eades) Blagburn, 93, West Orange

Billie Ruth (Eades) Blagburn, 93, of West Orange, passed into her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s arms on March 8, 2024, while at home with her loving family. Visitation will be... — Updated 3/12/2024

Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, Orange

Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024, at home. A Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at... — Updated 3/8/2024

Spring is on the horizon as more shows announced for later this year

The final week of the Houston Rodeo is this week and there are a lot of big name artists bringing the event to a close for the year. Several concerts have been announced for late... — Updated 3/12/2024

WOS High Choir travel to New York City

The West Orange-Stark High choir raised money to travel to New York City during spring break. They will be seeing landmarks and performing at different venues. Lawrence... — Updated 3/12/2024

Bridge City High School competed in Stark Reading Contest

Students at Bridge City High School competed for their Stark Reading Contest with Hanna Edwards taking first place in declamation and Ava Vicknair getting first place in... — Updated 3/12/2024

Bridge City High theater sets public showing

The public will get a chance to see the Bridge City High theater students perform their one-act play this week at the school cafeteria. Times will be 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, plus... — Updated 3/12/2024

BCHS UIL one-act play compete

The Bridge City High School theater department participated in the UIL one-act play competition with several students receiving all-star honors. The group... — Updated 3/12/2024

Paris Becker named OFHS March Student of the Month for BCCOC

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Orangefield is Paris Becker. She is ranked 50 of 124, with GPA:... — Updated 3/12/2024

Shangri La Botanical Gardens to host spring Sip and Stroll series

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is thrilled to announce the return of their spring event series, Sip and Stroll. The public is invited to experience golden hour in... — Updated 3/12/2024

Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest

YOGI SAYS “IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER” First let me congratulate the winners in the Primary Elections. Those with opponints and those without. After the smoke cleared we... — Updated 3/12/2024

Do We Care

I am starting to think that America is becoming like the old gentleman who once said that ignorance and lack of action is what is wrong with the world. He followed by saying, “I... — Updated 3/12/2024

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