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Articles from the April 3, 2017 edition


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  • ST. Mary Catholic Church Soup Kitchen

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    Every Wednesday St. Mary Catholic Church hosts the Soup Kitchen at the parish hall for the community. This soup kitchen is organized by Johnny and Glenda Lucia, volunteers and parishioners. The Lucias are graduates of St. Mary Catholic School. They graduated when the school still included a high school. They have lived out their Christian faith throughout their lives. As they are now both retired, they spend a large amount of their time doing as Jesus taught. Several years...

  • Sabine River Authority of Texas

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    On March 30 2017, representatives of the Sabine River Authority of Texas presented a Community Assistance Program grant check for $10,000 to the City of Bridge City at City Hall. Additional information is available in the attached media summary and a photo is also attached. We invite the Penny Record publish this news event to help spread the good news about SRA’s Community Assistance Program grants to other eligible entities in the Penny Record’s readership. The persons in the photo are, from left to right: David Mon...

  • Singing The School Song

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    Each morning students and staff gather in the gym of St. Mary Catholic School for prayers, pledges and announcements. Dr. Cynthia Jackson, Principal, begins with prayers and a reflexion. Next the classes and different school organizations take turns leading the pledges to the American and Texas flags, the school's honor code then the school song. Even the 3 year olds can recite everything from memory. It is amazing how their young minds soak up knowledge. Pictured are PreK3...

  • Lcm Tennis Update

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    The LCM Bear Varsity Tennis team competed at the Ms. Sheila Invitational Tournament held at Lamar University on Friday, March 31st. The Boys B Doubles team of Jaxon Collier & Luke Hanson took the Gold Medal with the following record: vs. Hamshire Fannett – 8-4 vs. Sabine Pass – 8-3 vs. Hull Daisetta – 8-4 vs. Memorial – 8-4 Battlin’ Bear Tennis will travel to the Beaumont Tennis Center next week to compete in the District Tournament....

  • Death of Maurceville Student

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    The Little Cypress-Mauriceville family is broken hearted at the loss of one of our Mauriceville Elementary students. There will be additional counselors on campus for any children or staff who need to speak to them. The LCM family is focusing on helping the friends and family of the child and would appreciate prayers for those affected by this tragedy as they face the coming days. The District cannot act as a spokesperson for the child’s family....

  • 2017 Annual Pinehurst Cleanup

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    April 8, 2017 – 8:00 am-12:00 noon The City of Pinehurst will hold its’ annual citywide cleanup Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the parking lot in front of the old Parker Lumber, 2716 MacArthur Drive. Hours of operation will be between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon. City employees will be on hand to unload large items such as refrigerators, washing machines, furniture and tree limbs and brush. The City will not accept hazardous materials such as batteries, pesticides, herbicides, paint or tires. We encourage all our citizens to take adv...

  • James Rowe, 70, Bridge City,

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    James Rowe, 70, of Bridge City, passed away on March 31, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00p.m.at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Brownwood, Texas, on September 18, 1946, he was the son of Oscar...

  • Lcm One Act Heads to Regional

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    LCM High School advanced to the Region III Finals from the Region III Area 2 Contest on Saturday, April 1 for a chance to appear that the UIL One Act Play Conference 4A State Meet with their play The Miracle Worker. Award winners for the Area contest were as follows: Outstanding Technician: Emily Warner; Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Kaylee Pattillo; All-Star Cast: Connor Alexander & Sydney Smith; Best Actress: Tyler Regan. The play is the true story of a wild and...

  • You Are Invited

    Updated Apr 3, 2017

    Orange, Jefferson, and surrounding counties Media & community are invited to a special breakfast to interview, visit with and discuss current state and national issues with Texas Democratic Party Chair, Gilberto Hinojosa and likely candidate for Lt. Governor, Mike Collier. Time: Friday, April 7 at 8:30 AM Location: Adams Place, 1519 Burton St. Orange, Texas. For additional Information/RSVP contact: Orange County Democratic Party Chair, Deborah Mitchell at [email protected] or 409-779-1744...