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Today, Bridge City residents are mourning the loss of Shirley Roccaforte, wife of Mayor Kirk Roccaforte. Roccaforte passed away in her home Monday, Dec. 14. Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are made available. Shirley would have celebrated her 68th birthday today. The Record Newspapers sends condolences to the Roccaforte family in this difficult time....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has named Kayla Block, waitress at Judice’s Cajun Cafe, the Employee of the Month for December. Kayla was presented her award, by chamber board member and ambassador Shirley Zimmerman and Ambassador David Ball, at the recent Networking Coffee. Block received gifts and gift certificates from several local merchants....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Stephanie Jeane of Complete Staffing has won a $25 Chamber gift certificate in the “I Found It In Bridge City” selfie contest. Stephanie was presented her gift certificate by Ambassador Chairperson, Elyse Thibodeaux, at the December coffee. The Chamber is giving away one more gift certificate for $50 in December. To enter post a selfie with the item you found in Bridge City on the Bridge City Chamber’s Faceb...
Nancy McWhorter - For The Record You probably will recall how I have told you about “Hurricane Ike” in October, 2008 and our Bridge City, Texas home flooding, ruining many of our possessions. Among all our many losses I lost a large portion of my cookbook collection. My daughter, Carol Farley, was very active in a Red Hat organization. When she told her Red Hat members about my loss, word quickly spread throughout other Red Hat societies. Soon I was receiving cookbooks from Re...
There will be a community pep rally for the WO-S High School football team Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:00 pm in the WOS High School varsity gym. The Mustangs will play in the State Championship football game Friday at 4:00 p.m. in Houston. The entire community is invited to attend the pep rally in showing support for this team. Also, immediately prior to the community pep rally, WO-S High School cheerleaders will be set up in the school parking lot from 4:45-5:45 p.m. to decorate...
Capt. Dickie Colburn - For The Record Okay, Mom……how many times since throwing away the last of the Thanksgiving turkey, have you asked Santa’s number one helper what he wanted for Christmas? The answer is always that same less than helpful, “I don’t need anything.” While that answer is not altogether truthful, more especially if you have a pot of money remaining after taking care of everyone from the kids to second cousins, it is at least honest and doesn’t necessitate a...
Jean Jinkins Sittig, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed from her earthly home to her eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 12. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the the Rev. Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Oak Grove Cemetery in...
Mauriceville Middle School’s Band Director, Kathy Smith, has announced the MMS Students who earned chairs in the Texas Music Educator Association’s Annual All-Region Band. Students representing their school will be Timmy Bahl, Tenor Saxophone; Grace Tally, Flute; Collin Freed, Tuba; Kelsey Jordan, Clarinet; Caleb Weaver, Baritone Saxophone; Jared Pierce, French horn; Lizzy DeLaFuente, French Horn and Trace Shannon, who placed first chair in both Tenor and Baritone Sax...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Dec. 20: Burglary, 6765 FM 1130 Traffic accident, 1701 16th St. Traffic accident, 2424 16th St. Warrant service, 500 Camellia Ave. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Theft, 1600 16th St. Sexual offense, 201 8th St. Fraud/illegal use of credit cards, 28062 Country Club Dr....
Clay Robinson, Matthew Perdue, Megan Campbell, Ken Aung, A.J. Giberson and Caleb Washburn show their awards after being named overall design challenge champions Five Lamar University seniors majoring in mechanical engineering took top honors in the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) Challenge, among 11 teams competing in the Fall 2015 Design Challenge. The Senior Design Team “L.U.M.A.R.D.” worked to modify a portion of the Mars Drill design that is currently operating on the...
Shirley Ann Roccaforte, age 67, died at her home in Bridge City, on Monday, Dec. 14. Her death was sudden and unexpected, with cause yet to be determined. Shirley was born Dec. 15, 1947 to Paul and Betty Jo Potter in Phoenix, Az, where she also graduated from high school. Soon thereafter, she moved to Texas with the marriage of her first husband, Harry Land. Later, Shirley became the proud wife of current Bridge City Mayor, Kirk Roccaforte. Kirk and Shirley enjoyed and lived...
From left, MMS Principal, Todd Loupe, Patriot's Pen Essay winners, Brandon Frisbee and Kaitlyn Stubbs and Counselor Janet Peno During the December Board of Trustees meeting for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District, three students were recognized for their achievements. Eighteen Mauriceville Middle School students participated in this year’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriot's Pen Essay Contest and two of those placed. Kaitlyn Stubbs earned second and Brandon F...
MUSTANGS ROLL INTO STATE TITLE GAME The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, after a long season and five playoff wins, find themselves as one of only two teams at the top of the heap. They defeated Cuero 41-28 Saturday in the state semi-final game to reach the top. The Mustangs, who have won two state championships will be facing Celina at 4 p.m. Friday at Houston NRG Stadium. The Bobcats are looking to add another state title to the eight they have won. WO-S returns to the state...
Steven Troy Bailleaux, of Mauriceville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, at the age of 54. Steven was born on June 5, 1961 in Beaumont to Bobbie Jean (Rowe) and Odom Bailleaux. He lived in the Mauriceville area for 19 years, prior in Beaumont and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. He worked for Philpott Motors in the Parts Department for many years. Steven enjoyed going hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Steven was a...
Bridge City Police Reports The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 22 - Nov. 28, 2015. Sunday, Nov. 22 • Assist other agency in the 2100 block of Wise. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Lake. • Welfare check in the 400 block of Christy Lane. • Animal call in the 400 block of Blueberry. Monday, Nov. 23 • Disturbance in the 500 block of Jones. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Lake. • Animal call in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. Tuesday, Nov. 24 • Disturbance in the 200 block of Tenney...
Happy 100th Birthday Jennifer Clarke - For The Record “You get one life. Live it like you enjoy it,” says Cecile Foreman, 100 years old, from Orange, Texas. Born on December 15, 1915 in Louisiana, Foreman traveled to Texas at nine months old and has lived in the Orange area ever since. “Texas is the best place I have ever been,” she notes. And in her century of life, Cecile has seen many events and experienced many transitions. “I traveled, and explored, but I call this place...
The Nativity scene in front of the Orange County Courthouse could soon be under scrutiny, as a member from the Orange County Atheists group stated he would file a request soon to have his group's banner placed nearby. The representative of the group stated he does not wish to have the county remove the Nativity scene, nor was the group's intention to have the City of Orange move its Nativity scene earlier this week, but it only wanted an equal opportunity for placement of...
The Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program recognized its community partner, BBVA Compass, during a special luncheon event Thursday at Baptist Hospital Orange. Pictured, from left to right, are Norma Sampson, Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program; Todd Senters and Becky Trahan, Baptist Hospital Orange; Will Leonard, BBVA Compass, Lana Thibodeaux, BBVA Compass; Regina Rogers, Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program; and Christi Moerbe, BBVA Compass. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local finan...
Family disappointed in sentence Joshua Latham, 28, of Mauriceville, was sentenced to five years in prison for failure to appear charges in Newton County when he failed to show up to face allegations of murdering Tami Higgenbotham in February 2015. “It’s a sorry verdict,” said Linda Maudlin, Higgenbotham’s mother. “We are not satisfied.” However, Maudlin admits it could have been worse and Latham could have gotten probation or lesser time in prison. The trial began Monday with...
Students at Little Cypress Junior High School received a special treat during lunch break this past Monday as Principal Ryan Dubose, dressed as one of Santa's elves, danced around the cafeteria passing out candy canes from table to table as students laughed and smiled at the sight. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr....
The Orangefield Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The parade traveled down 105 through Orangefield. The parade was organized by Wendee Jenkins. Several student organizations, including the high school band, Sophisticats, cheerleaders, and Ag programs marched in the parade. Many community businesses and volunteers contributed to making the parade a success....
Pinehurst Police Reports The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 22 - Nov. 28, 2015. Sunday, Nov. 22 • Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland. • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Assist other agency in the 3500 block of Martin. Monday, Nov. 23 • Suspicious activity in the 2700 block of MacArthur Drive. • Assist other agency in the 700 block of Albany. Tuesday, Nov. 24 • Alarm in the 2500 block of MLK. • Suspicious activity in the 2300 block of 41st Street. Wedne...
The filing deadline has passed and the races for the March Primary elections are now set. This past Monday evening was the deadline for filing for a place on the ballot for those interested in running for office next March. After the deadline, a total of seven races will be on the Orange County Republican ballot and one on the Orange County Democratic ballot. Last minute filings by several new Republican candidates have set up races for the positions of Orange County...
The woman affectionately known as the "First Lady of Bridge City" has died. Shirley Roccaforte, wife of Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and a business owner in Bridge City, passed away Monday morning at her home. She was 67. Shirley, although the wife of an elected official, was equally well known in her own right for her strong sense of fairness, her "straightforward" opinion, love of animals, sense of humor and colorful vocabulary. One of Shirley's closest friends is Bonnie Burgess, the former Mayor of Bridge City and friend of...
Debby Schamber - For The Record Local soup kitchen serves with love Christmas is known as the season of giving, but one local soup kitchen is the recipient of gifts throughout the year. Sometimes the gifts may be of someone's time, food items among other things. But, each is still valuable nonetheless. "The Christmas season celebrates the life of our Savior and the principles He taught and the sacrifice which is our heritage," said Glenda Lucia, of the soup kitchen at St. Mary...
