Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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In 46-year-old Cody McGuire, Bridge City's school district hired its new head football coach/athletic director from the staff of Texas' back-to-back Class 6A Division I state champion, Austin Westlake. After Monday night's unanimous vote by the BCISD board members at the recommendation of new Superintendent Dr. Mike Kelly, McGuire admitted via Google Meet he hadn't known a lot about Bridge City when he was encouraged to apply for what will be his first head football coaching...
Angelica Wilkins (l) and Glenn Hicks (r) enjoying crawfish at media night for the Mauriceville Crawfish Bash. The Bash is scheduled for April 30-May 1. RECORD PHOTO:Penny LeLeux...
As early voting for the Saturday, May 1, 2021 city and school board elections kept the Orange County Elections Office busy the past few weeks, two men filed to run for county office in September of 2022. Former Orange County Precinct 3 Constable Mark Philpott and Mauriceville gun store employee Tim McCarver both turned in paperwork to designate campaign treasurers. Philpott, while naming his wife Babette his treasurer on the form dated April 20, did not fill in the blank that...
VOTE LOCALLY IT'S IMPORTANT GET A SHOT-IT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE It's come on another week. They sure seem to be flying by quicker than I recall when I was much younger. Health wise the past year has been a bitch. Thank God I got both COVID vaccines. I never feared anything as much as that virus. I knew the odds were against me if I caught it. Wednesday, about the time you'll be reading this, I will be getting a bone marrow test. Maybe than I'll get some answers about why I've...
Patrick Pullen, Orange council member seeking reelection in District 1 in Saturday’s election, says he’s had a yearning to serve fellow man since enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1975. And uncertainty over whether he could physically continue to do the job for another three-year term kept the retired Orange Police captain from registering to run until the Valentine’s Day deadline. Former Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy David C. Bailey is running against Pullen. He filed while P...
Regardless of what lies ahead for the LCM team of Gavin Cooper and Justin James, this has been a year of bass tournament fishing that neither will ever forget. Simply qualifying for the Bassmaster National High School Championship early on was an indication that it could be a year to remember, but this duo was just getting started. Winning is tough enough, but it is consistency that keeps you on top and this pair of anglers proved to be the model of consistency throughout the...
The following is a political statement released by Paul on his candidacy for BCISD school board: My name is Paul Zoch, and I am running for BCISD School Board Trustee, Place 1. Our community has always placed the education of our children as a high priority. If you have been to the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Building, you see this strong beginning. Their building hosts the Bridge City Historical Museum which is the former Prairie View Teacherage. The teacherage, circa...
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kaylea Smith with Rotaries April Student of the Month Award. Pictured in the first row are Kevin and Alyson Smith (Parents), Kaylea (Student), Becky Smith (Grandparent), Nikki Harris (BCHS Counselor). Second row: Bill and Ellen Nickum and Billy Smith (Grandparents). Third row: Mike Kelly( BC Superintendent) and Tim Woolley (BCHS Principal)....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the April Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Bryce Bergeron. Bryce is the son Kevin and Renee Bergeron. Bryce is ranked #9 of 111 with a GPA 4.93. When asked about his future plans, Bryce said he plans to attend Lamar University and pursue a degree in Engineering. Upon receiving His award, he was surrounded and celebrated by her parents, Ambassador President Kristen Placette, OrangeField Counselor Crissa...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the April Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Whitleigh Moreau. Whitleigh is the daughter of Blake and Lauri Moreau. Whitleigh is ranked #113 of 195 with a GPA 3.47. When asked about her future plans, Whitleigh said she plans to attend Lamar University and pursue a degree in Psychology. Upon receiving her award, she was surrounded and celebrated by her parents, Ambassador President Kristen Placette,...
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Clubs April Student of the Month was awarded to Bailee South. Pictured are Shaun McAlphin (OF Superintendent), Ashlei Russell (Mother), Bailee South ( Student), Rae Wrinkle (OFHS Principal) and Crissa Bonnin (OFHS Counselor)....
The fishing team of Tony Viator and Jeremy Reeves took first place in the first round of the Sabine Redfish Series Fishing Tournament held on Saturday. The event was hosted at High Tides Restaurant and Marina on Cow Bayou in Bridge City. Viator and Reeves brought in a three string redfish stringer weighing 22.77 pounds for a first place for sponsor Texas County Inspection. Taking a close second place was Alan Hall and Rylan Harrison with a stringer weighing 22.57 pounds....
The Heritage House of Orange County will present our Inaugural Storm Expo taking place at 905 W. Division Orange, Texas 77630 on May 15, 2021 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. This event will feature vendors from across the area that can help with your storm preparation and needs for the upcoming hurricane season. The ultimate destination for disaster and emergency response professionals is here in Orange County. We are forging the way to helping lead our community in hurricane and storm prep, management, and recovery. This event will...
The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave, Orange, TX will hold a BBQ Leg Quarter plate lunch fund raiser from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on 6 May. Cost will be $9.00 each. The meal will consist of BBQ Leg Quarters, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Bread and Dessert. Call (409) 886-1241 after noon on 5 May and before 9:00 a.m. on 6 May for orders to be picked up or delivered. No minimum on delivery orders....
It’s been far too long, but live music has finally made its return. The local music scene in Southeast Texas is showing signs of life as numerous restaurants and clubs are booking bands. Shows featuring national acts are slowly happening as well around the region and hopefully will continue to build momentum as summer progresses. As with anything related to Covid-19, things can change rapidly. Continue to exercise good judgement and safety while having fun. Also, definitely k...
First Presbyterian Church is excited to announce that Rev. Bobby Daniel will be the new Parish Minister. Rev. Daniel's first service to officiate will be May 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A reception in his honor will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the Lutcher Memorial Building, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas immediately following the service. Rev. Daniel provided pulpit supply for First Presbyterian Church online services in January and February of 2021. He and his wife,...
My name is Caleb Hayes, and with a lot of prayerful consideration and each and every parent, teacher, and student of BCISD in mind I am announcing my candidacy for BCISD Board of Trustees Place 2. I am a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, where I was a soccer player, a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish club, and a member of geronimo's crew. I graduated with honors in 2004. After graduating from high school I then attended Lamar University Beaumont. I gradu...
Orangefield ISD was awarded a $28,931 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. The money will be used for an Accelerated Learning Recovery Program due to the educational loss of COVID-19. Orangefield greatly appreciates the generosity of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. Pictured are Shaun McAlpin, OISD Superintendent and Sunshine Copeland, OISD District Librarian/Grant Writer....
Lectio Book Award's mission is to encourage avid, recreational reading. Each year 20 books are nominated and chosen for students to read. This year, we celebrated the Lectio Challenge participants with a terrific breakfast and book discussion. We thank Julie Mulkey for her generosity as well as continued encouragement. As an added bonus, our St. Mary Catholic School library received a surprise donation from Market Basket to purchase more books! We are so grateful to Market...
The Orangefield High School 2021 Prom King is Tyler Washington and Queen is Codie Sorge. The prom was held on Saturday, April 24 at the Shahan Center on the campus of Lamar State College Orange....
On April 21, 1836, General Sam Houston led the Texan Army in a decisive victory over General Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto. The fighting lasted a mere 18 minutes. Though Santa Anna escaped the battlefield and fled, he was captured the next day and held as a prisoner of war for about three weeks until he signed the peace treaty that ended the conflict and paved the way for the Republic of Texas. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Texas Senate passes...
Bobby G. Wood Jr. passed away March 19, 2021 at the age of 64 years old after a courageous battle with cancer. Graduated Bridge City High School 1974. He resided in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Joined Us Air Force 1974-1980 Employed with U.S. Boray of Calif. Lockhead Sup. Sys. Inc. Pipeline in Ohio until present day. Enjoyed outdoors, fishing, & hunting. Preceded in death by his dad Bobby G. Wood Sr. Aunts & Uncles “Yankie” & Peggy Mortimer, “Butch” Mortimer, Thomas Gunn III, “R...
During Orangefield's Spring Break, 7th and 8th grade choir students competed in the All- Region choir competition. Due to COVID -19, this year's competition was unique. Students recorded themselves singing selections from two songs and submitted these selections for the competition. Judges ranked students from several districts in our area. Orangefield Junior High had six choir students selected for the 2021 All - Region Middle School Choir. Jayde Baggett was selected for the Treble Choir and Zach Baggett, Alex Cleveland,...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School's Alyssa Ammons signed to play soccer with Central Methodist University in Fayetteville, MS today. Ammons stats for her senior year were held to 4 goals and 1 assist, due to an injury requiring surgery early in the season. Attached Photo Alyssa, front center in joined by mom and dad, Erika and Danny Ammons and, second row from left, LCM Principal Ryan DuBose, sister and fellow teammate Mariah Ammons, and LCM Girls Soccer Coach Lauren...
West Orange-Cove CISD is excited to announce our first annual Summer Stampede Kids Camp for all students entering grades 1-6. Summer Stampede provides a fun learning atmosphere where students enjoy activities that minimize the learning gap created during the COVID-19 school closures. The Summer Stampede will be four weeks of fun-filled educational experiences for mustangs entering grades 1-6. The 2021 Summer Stampede is comprised of two camps, each lasting two instructional weeks. The first camp focuses on Math and Science, w...
