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Articles from the January 22, 2016 edition


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  • BCHS Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball game scheduled

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    The annual Glenn Pearson Alumni Basketball Game will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 3 pm. There will be two scholarships awarded in Pearson's honor. Those interested in playing in the game should contact Coach Sterling at [email protected]. The next BCHS Alumni meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 pm, in the BCHS counselor conference room....

  • Dupont SRW reunion slated for March 1

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    Dupont Sabine River Works 29th Annual Reunion of former instrument personnel will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, March 1, at JB's BBQ (886-9823), IH-10 W. off Old Hwy. 90, in Orange. The Dutch treat dinner will be followed with a short meeting. Visitors are welcome. Attendees are asked to arrive at noon for a visitation before lunch. For more information, or questions, please call Sue Ryder at 409-504-5047....

  • LU's presents children’s musical ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will perform the enchanting musical “A Year with Frog and Toad,” based on the beloved series of children’s books, Feb. 26-28 in the University Theatre. Arnold Lobel's treasured characters, best friends Frog and Toad, hop from the page to the stage in a story of friendship and adventure. Kids of all ages will enjoy this inventive and exuberant production directed by Lou Arrington and Brian LeTraunik. Be sure to join us after the show for cookies and pictures with Frog and Toa...

  • Blood Drive to be held for Earl Tipton

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    LifeShare Blood Center has scheduled a replacement blood drive for Earl Tipton, which will also help the critically low blood supply. It will be held at Little Cypress Baptist Church, 3274 Little Cypress Drive, on Jan. 30, from 10 am-3 p.m. For more information, please call the Blood Center of Southeast Texas at 409-838-5289....

  • $7,500 Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive, Sex Offender

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Robert Houston Hayes, 56, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. The violent sex offender has an extensive criminal past and is wanted for armed robbery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, parole violation and probation violation. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Hayes has ties to the Amarillo and Albuquerque,...

  • Nancy Boling

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    Nancy A. Boling, 59, of Orange, passed away Jan. 21, 2016, in Beaumont. Born in DeRidder, La, Oct. 15, 1956, she was the daughter of Frank T. Collins and Lurline (Lafosse) Collins. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband who she loved tremendously. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joann Fairchild. She is survived by her loving husband, Dean Boling; step-mother, Margie Collins; sisters, Connie Bloom, Patsy McCosh, Christine Mitchell, Sandra Fruge, and...

  • BC Knights to sell Superbowl ribs

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will sell St. Louis cut, cherry wood smoked ribs for Superbowl 50. Advanced ticket sales from KC members can be bought by calling 237-1234 or emailing [email protected]. The ribs are $20 per rack and orders must be placed by Sunday, Jan. 31....

  • Bear Iron shows up and shows out at WO-S Powerlifting Meet

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Bear Iron Powerlifting Team got the season off to a good start Thursday, Jan. 22, at the WOS Meet. The Boys Team took first place, with eight individuals earning recognition: Victor Davilla, first in the 165 pound division; Hunter Fontenot, first in the 181 pound division; Alex Reed, second in the 181 pound division; Trenton Brown, second in the 198 pound division, Garrett Johnson, first in the 242 pound division; Grant Leceaur, third in the 275 pound division; Jeremiah Armstrong,...

  • Orange Police Reports Jan. 21

    Updated Jan 22, 2016

    Officers with the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Thursday, Jan. 21: Robbery, 3118 Edgar Brown Dr. Traffic accident, 2502 S. Hwy. 62 Theft, 1204 W. John Ave. Sexual offense, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 12th St. and Cherry Ave....