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Articles from the March 11, 2016 edition


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  • Nelda Eaves

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Nelda Eaves, 71, of Vidor died Thursday, March 10, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Nelda was a homemaker and a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 13, at Turning Point Church, with burial to follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Saturday, March 12, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Nelda is survived by her husband of 54 years James "Jimmy" Eaves,...

  • Orange Police Reports - March 10

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Thursday, March 10: Traffic accident, 1708 IH-10 Assault, 1826 Kirby Ave. Aggravated assault, 2253 Westway St. Death, 3819 Meeks Dr. Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Assault/intimidation/stalking, 11 Circle R Burglary, 2507 Champions Dr. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Assist public, 513 College St. Violate protective order, 1310 14th St. Warrant service, 1414 Sabine Ave. Traffic accident, Eddleman and Memorial Traffic accident, Simmons Dr. and...

  • County moves into second year of "Two Steps, One Sticker" program

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Orange County is stepping up to assist customers during the second year of the “Two Steps, One Sticker” program for vehicle inspection and registration. On March 1, the transition year ended, and vehicles should now have one convenient expiration date for inspection and registration. Here is what Orange County vehicle owners need to do from this point forward: Take a look at the date on your vehicle registration sticker than follow the two steps. Step 1: Pass a vehicle inspect...

  • St. Mary Pre-K 3 students learn to shop during field trip

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Kroger store manager, Ashley Barnwell teaches Pre-K 3 students about shopping. St. Mary Catholic School Pre-K 3 students went on a field trip to Kroger in Orange. Students learned about the items in the store and how to grocery shop. The manager, Ashley Barnwell, treated the students with a fruit tray and many other items to try. Students enjoyed the friendly staff and learning about items in the store....

  • Orangefield High School honor roll

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    The fourth six weeks honor roll has been released at Orangefield High School. Those students are: 9th Grade Highest Honors Macie Adrio, Johnathan Armstrong, Breanna Bornette, Blake Bradley, Karly Bramlett, Alexis Brown, Sydney Burrows, Bailee Click, Haley Daigle, Mackenzie Davis, Jayme Deutsch, Taya Fells, Whitney Flanigan, Adriana Francis, Megan Gryder, Austin Hollis, Kera Juneau, Davin Kalena, Treyte Kuenstler, Michelle Lacouture, Leah LaGrange, Jonah Landry, Lacy Leach, Augustus Longron, Ethan Lozano, Emmi Lummus, Paul Nee...

  • BC Chamber holds annual golf tournament

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16. The tournament will take place at Babe Zaharias Golf Course located at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur. This will be a four-person scramble and the cost is $60 per person. The players package includes: green fee, cart, food, beverages and door prizes. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 and include a tee box sign as well as event and post-event recognition. Sponsorships are open to Bridge City...

  • St. Mary honors Good Samaritans

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Cody LeJuhn, left and Barrett Huckaby were recently named Good Samaritan winners at St. Mary Catholic School for the good behavior and willingness to help others. St. Mary Catholic School is proud to honor Cody LeJuhn and Barrett Huckab as “Good Samaritan” award winners for the week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. Principal, Donna Darby announced the...

  • LU invites high school students to Math Puzzlehunt

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Lamar University will host the Spring 2016 Mathematical Puzzle Programs (MaPP) Challenge, a team-based competition for high school students, on Saturday, April 23 from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Each team of six to eight students will be joined by a teacher chaperone that may not assist teams with the puzzles. Teams will be presented with six puzzles testing their deductive reasoning skills and introducing mathematical concepts such as cryptography, game theory and more. To solve...

  • AgriLife Extension Office will hold free sewing class

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office will teach the basics of learning to use a sewing machine, hand sewing and pattern cutting on Saturday, April 26 and 23, from 10 am-2 pm, at the extension office. The free two day sewing class is open to all adults, men and women. You will need to bring a basic sewing kit and a sewing machine, if you have one available to you. Reserve your spot by calling 882-7010....

  • Hands on Boiling Water Bath Canning Class

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent, will teach a class on learning to use a boiling water bath method with canning. Each participant will bring home a jar of sweet cucumber pickles along with a jar of peach marmalade which they canned themselves. The class will be held, Tuesday April 12, at 1 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office, 11475 FM 1442, Orange. The cost will be $20 per person and will be payable by cash or check the day of the class. Call the AgriLife Extension office for your reservation,...

  • A Fresh Start to a Healthier You

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    Susan Garrison, Better Living for Texans Program Assistant for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will be offering these free classes for all adults. Participants will receive support of friends, confidence to cook healthy meals for your children and family, practical cooking and shopping trips, handy kitchen tools and recipes for success in the kitchen. Classes will be held April 6, 13, 20 and May 4 at 10:30 am at the City of Orange Neighborhood Facility Building, 303 N. 8th St. in Orange. It is important to attend all classes...

  • WOS Varsity baseball game rescheduled

    Updated Mar 11, 2016

    The WOS Home Varsity Softball game that was scheduled for March 8, has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 am....