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Articles from the December 7, 2015 edition


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  • Orange Police Reports Dec. 4-6

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Dec. 4, 5 and the morning of Dec. 6: Traffic accident, 10th and Main Burglary, 111 Pine Burglary, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 2020 IH-10 Traffic accident, Strickland and MacArthur Traffic accident, MacArthur and 28th Larceny from vehicle, 2401 16th St. Trespassing, 305 Burton Ave. Disorderly conduct, 807 Simmons Dr. Aggravated assault, 1010 S. Hwy. 87 Death, 2610 IH-10 Warrant service, 100 College St. Larceny from vehicle, 4407 27th St....

  • BC Middle School announces students, teacher of the month

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Bridge City Middle School would like to congratulate their students and teacher of the month. These students were nominated by their teachers for outstanding behavior and leadership in class. The sixth grade student is Chris Brown on right; Seventh grade student of the month is Brandon Bertrand, middle and eighth grade winner is Jaymi Shelnut on left. The teacher of the month is Coach Chris Moore. Thank you all, especially Coach Moore for everything you do for the athletes...

  • BC Strutters invite "Princesses" to enjoy an enchanting evening

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    All princesses from kindergarten to fourth grade are royally invited to spend an enchanting evening with the Bridge City High School Strutters. Friday Dec. 11, come dressed in your favorite princess attire to the Bridge City High School Cafeteria, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Registration is $25 per princess with a $10 discount for siblings....

  • WOS tickets on sale for semifinal round of playoffs

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The WOS (Visitors) vs. Cuero, semifinal round football game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2:00 pm at Darrell Tully Stadium, in Spring. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office Thursday, Dec. 10, from 9:00 am12:00 pm and 1-3 pm and Friday, Dec. 11, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets at the gate are $10. Directions: Darrell Tully Stadium, 1050 Dairy Ashford, Houston, Texas 77079 •Follow I-10 W to Interstate 10 Frontage Rd. W/Old Katy Rd. in Houston. ...

  • BC Lady Cards lose two, start district play Tuesday

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The Bridge City Lady Cardinals finished the New Braunfels Tournament with two losses to Clemons, by a score of 56-24 and A&M consolidated with a score of 61-26. This gives the Bridge City Cardinals a 5-8 season record and 0-0 in district play. The Lady Cardinals open District play Tuesday night against Orangefield at home at 5:00....

  • Coastal Holiday Update 2015

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Jim Blackburn - For The Record Greetings. The time has arrived for another coastal newsletter. Happy holidays to all of you and happy reading. If you know someone who might enjoy this newsletter, please forward it to them. In this issue, you will hear about two lawsuits that have been lost, the whooping crane litigation and the Rollover Pass litigation. And while that might seem like a down note (and I truly wanted to win those cases), it is important to keep in mind that...

  • James Bonsall

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    James D. Bonsall, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 28, 1931 in Port Arthur, to George Dewey Bonsall and Pansy Rogers Bonsall. He was a lifelong area resident and retired as a lab technician from Chevron Chemical in Orange, with over 30 years of service. James was a U.S. Air Force veteran and proudly served during the Korean Conflict. He was member of Bridge City American Legion. "Jimmy" was a legendary athl...

  • Orange County Marriage Licenses - Nov. 30-Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4: Slade Ferguson and Heather A. Bailleaux Chase L. Comeaux and Amber L. Wells Malcolm E. Brown and Monica M. Meraz Christopher T. Worsham and Christen L. Fox Holly A. Crook and Winters M. Cole Dylan B. Mulhollan and Madalyn O. Bray Johnny L. Sanchez and Shelby J. Grimes Paul D. Dove and Tomeka M. Forward David W. Mosqueda and Debbie M. Hughes John E. Conley and Sheryl A. Mizell Eric A. Barlow and...

  • Patsy Santos

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Patsy Santos' actual time of passing over was approximately 6:10 the early morning of Dec. 4, at her home. A native to Southeast Texas, she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. She fought the good fight and for 30 years was one of the finest nurses anywhere including her nursing time at The Hughen Center in Pt. Arthur, later known as The Bob Hope Center. She enjoyed simple things like campfires and barbeques with family. She was the proud mother of five with three...

  • DPS offers tips to avoid vehicle theft during the holidays

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the potential for vehicle thefts during the holiday season and is advising individuals to takes extra precautions to guard against possible auto thefts. Vehicle burglaries are also a concern during the holiday season. “The holiday season is a busy time for everyone – including criminals; and DPS is urging Texans to do what they can to keep vehicles and valuables safe from possible thieves,” said DPS Direc...

  • OHS students participate in conference

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Orangefield High School juniors and seniors Evie Arceneaux, Brook Chisum, Rebekah Newell, Mack Patterson and Anna Van Pelt are current members of the Class of 2016 Youth Leadership Southeast Texas (Y-LSET). The students attended the Y-LSET conference on Nov. 17 at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. Savannah Agee and Ty Hawkins attended as returning members from the Y-LSET Class of 2015. The students will work with current members of the 2016 Orange County Team #1...

  • Band students from LCJH Place in TMEA All-Region

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Students, from front left are Alexandra Ramos, Aiden Watson, Darby Watson, Avery Holland, Aaron Jones, Hunner Font, and Robert Simpson. Second row, from left, Ashley Boze, Bryanna Lewis, Shaleigh Hebert, Stormie Ward, Spencer Layman, Luke Spell and Ayaan Tejani. Fourteen Little Cypress Junior High band students earned chairs in the Texas Music Educators All-Region Band on Saturday, Dec. 5. Four of those students, Avery Holland, Shaleigh Hebert, Robert Simpson, and Spencer...

  • Shangri La hosts 6th annual Christmas Strolls

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Shangri La Botanical Gardens will host their 6th Annual Shangri La Christmas Strolls, beginning Dec. 10, from 6-8 pm. The strolls will be Dec. 10, 11, 12; Dec. 17, 18, 19 and Dec. 22, 23 and 26, all from 6-8 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults; seniors, students and children are $4 and Stark Cultural Venues members are free. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a 50% discount on admission per person for one evening for each item donated to support Orange Christian Services. Shangri La Botanical Gardens is located at 2111...

  • Shangri La to host 6th Annual Christmas Strolls

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Bring family and friends of all ages to see spectacular, dazzling lights, holiday displays, festive trees and a life-size Nativity at the 6th Annual Shangri La Christmas Strolls, beginning Thursday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. Spend the evening casually walking through Shangri La Botanical Gardens to enjoy this year's festive holiday lights experience, new lighted areas, community-decorated holiday trees and delight in the surprises that await you at the Children's Garden, in the...

  • Complete Staffing to host job fair

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Complete Staffing, 1145 Texas Ave., Suite G, Bridge City will host a job fair, Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 9 am-4 pm. Those interested in finding a job, should stop in and interview for any of the following positions: Accounting- Bridge City, Nederland, Beaumont - $13-20 Administrative- Orange, Bridge City, Nederland, Bmt. - $10-15 Bus Driver (2 hrs a day) - Beaumont - $10 Bilingual Sales Clerk- Orange - $9 Gun Sales- Beaumont - $10 IT Network Administrator – Bridge City - $18-20 Industrial Seamstress- Orange - $8 Warehouse - O...

  • BCCC welcomes Neighbors Emergency Center to membership

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Neighbors Emergency Center’s new location in Port Arthur, Dec. 4. Neighbors Emergency Center’s new location is at 3330 Hwy. 365 and is now open for business. Neighbors Emergency Center in offers adult and pediatric care, board certified emergency physicians, fully equipped private treatment rooms, and 24 hour imaging and laboratory testing. They are open 24/7/365 and accept all maj...

  • Christmas music to be featured during LCM concerts

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The LCM High School Choir will perform their student Christmas concerts on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., in the LCM High School Auditorium, 7327 N. Hwy. 87. (Due to construction, please enter through the gymnasium.) The LCJH Choir will perform on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The LCJH Band will play on Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium and the MMS Band will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Round Top Gym, 19952, FM 1130, in Mauriceville....

  • Local kindergartner cast in upcoming production of Ragtime at Lutcher

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    The Lutcher Theater is pleased to announce that WOS kindergartner, Christopher Peck Jr., has been cast as Young Coalhouse in the upcoming Orange engagement of the 2015/2016 National Tour of RAGTIME at the Lutcher Theater. Young Coalhouse is the sweet and innocent boy of Sarah and Coalhouse Walker, Jr. His walk-on role occurs in the final, uplifting moments of the show. Christopher is the son of Lavetreia Roberts and the grandson of Lutcher Facilities Supervisor, Earnest...

  • Pinehurst police receive grant

    Updated Dec 7, 2015

    Pinehurst Police Chief Fred R. Hanauer III proudly receives a ceremonial check in the amount of $3000 from Georgette Pillitere for their participation in the Click-it-or-Ticket and Impaired Driver Campaigns earlier this year. The funds will be used to purchase police equipment to further these worthy causes....