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Articles from the March 10, 2017 edition


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  • BCI Jump Rope for Heart

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Students at Bridge City Intermediate have had a great time participating in Jump Rope for Heart. They've learned lots of different ways to jump rope while learning the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. We also raised money for the American Heart Association. Our top money donated for Jump Rope for Heart was from Aidyn Mulhollan. He collected and donated $271 to the cause. BCI donated a total of $4,826.41....

  • BCI Student Was An Team Captian

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Emma Sparks, a student a Bridge City Intermediate, was an honorary team captain for the Baylor vs LSU at the Shriners for Children College Classic at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday. Emma is pictured with Bridge City High School graduate and Baylor Baseball player Matt Menard....

  • Orange Community Players

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Orange Community Players presents the 1950 Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls directed by Thomas May, Assistant Director Tomi Sue Emswiler. Performances will be March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1 at 7:37PM and March 26 and April 2 at 2:37PM. Pictured L to R: Jim Crain, Chris Boehme, Barry Foster, Natasha Franks, Darren Brown, JoLee Tanner, Chad White....

  • Donations Needed For The Panhandle

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be accepting donations for the Texas Panhandle As many of you know, wildland fires in the Texas Panhandle has consumed hundreds of thousands of acres of rangeland, destroyed homes and other structures, killed livestock and wildlife, and very tragically cost human lives. Our producer friends in the Panhandle have stood by our livestock producers when hurricanes and floods have dealt us a damaging blow. Several of you and your producers have asked how can our region repay those...

  • Clyde Edwards, Jr., 70, Orange,

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Clyde Edwards, Jr., 70, of Orange, Texas, departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. His love and memories will remain in the heart of his son, Clyde D. Edwards; mother, Inez Edwards; nieces, nephews,...

  • Melvin Walter Bishop, Jr, 68 Woodville,

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Melvin Walter Bishop, Jr, 68 of Woodville, left us peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was born May 2, 1948 in Orange, TX. He graduated from West Orange High School where he was a gifted athlete and attended Lamar University on a football scholarship. He worked for Owens Illinois Papermill for 23 years. Melvin never met a stranger and often said exactly what he was thinking; politically correct or not. He had a big heart and always gave a...

  • Roundbunch Road swing bridge closes for repairs

    Dave Rogers For The Record|Updated Mar 10, 2017

    The swing bridge on E. Roundbunch Road closed Friday, a couple months earlier than expected, after this week's state inspection. The bridge is expected to be closed for almost two years until a planned bridge repair is complete, said a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation. Many plant workers from Bridge City and Jefferson County travel across the swing bridge to work at jobs on Orange's Chemical Row. Clark Stacum, Orange County engineer, pointed out "it's...

  • Orangefield Cheerleaders 2017-2018

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    Orangefield High School announced cheerleaders for 2017-18 Friday. Varsity Cheer -- Kristin Broussard, Lexi Brown, Cameron Choate, Mackenzie Davis, Morgan Durden, Autumn Frost, Madelyn Gerlach, Emily Havens, Carissa Hebert, Mikayla Robnett, Hunter Stutes, Madison Taylor, Carlee Vayon, Tiana Williamson. JV Cheer -- Kassidy Boyett, Sydney Catt, Shayla Cormier, Baylee Duhon, Alexis Elkins, Marian Latil, Jordan Peveto. Mascot -- Jaysie Banken. Orangefield Junior High School announced cheerleaders for 2017-18 Friday. 7 th Grade...

  • The Texas Red Flashers March Meeting

    Updated Mar 10, 2017

    The Texas Red Flashers will hold their monthly meeting at the Garden District on Hwy 87. March 16, 2017, Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. Birthday lady is: Miss Priss, Zella Williams. She will be 90 years young. Ladies will bring door prizes if they wish to participate in the drawings. All ladies are welcome. For information call 409-886-1609....