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Articles from the October 7, 2016 edition


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  • St. Mary PreK3 class studies the letter C

    Updated Oct 7, 2016

    Pictured bottom (left to right) Brylee Castino, Mason Henning, Cadynce Bellon and "J" Lanting. Top Hollie Torres-Roberts, Angel Murillo, Carson Harris and Corbin Burman. St. Mary Catholic School's PreK3 class had a special treat while studying the letter "C". Sherryl Murillo, mother of Angel, used her creative talents for her son's snack day. The popcorn snack was made to look like corn on the cob. Mrs. Harmon, their teacher, said that the snack was a hit while reinforcing...

  • Basschamps Tournament this weekend

    Updated Oct 7, 2016

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Basschamps Fishing Tournament Oct. 8-9, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp. Blastoff is at 6 am and weigh-in will be from 3-5 pm....

  • FEMA Approves $2.1 Million for Deweyville School’s Temporary Classrooms

    Updated Oct 7, 2016

    AUSTIN —Federal officials announced more than $2.1 million had been approved to install and lease for 18 months the Deweyville Elementary School’s temporary modular classrooms. The school was devastated by the severe storms and flooding in March. The 11 modular classrooms, which serve students in grades K-5, were available at the start of this school year while the district begins rebuilding a permanent facility. The funding represents the federal share—75 percent—of the $2.87 million project. The district was one of 64 appl...

  • Raywood Cessac

    Updated Oct 7, 2016

    Ray Cessac, 88, of Vidor died Thursday, Oct. 6, at his vidor residence. A native of Abbeville, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ray was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served his country in the US Army. Ray has been a barber in Vidor for over 62 years, where over 30 years he owned and operated Ray's Barber Shop. Ray's interest was his work and his family. A funeral liturgy outside mass will...