Lula Mae “Hebert” Schexnider, 88, of Bridge City, TX passed away February 24, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Commonground Church in Bridge City, TX. She donated her body to the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The service will be officiated by Pastor Bud Davis. Born in Kaplan, Louisiana on December 24, 1929, she was the daughter of Edvar and Alice (Trahan) Hebert. She graduated from Kaplan High School in 1946 then married Leo Schexnider in September 1947. They moved to Port Arthur, TX in 1949 then to Bridge City, TX … [Read more...] about Lula Mae “Hebert” Schexnider
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Saturday Baseball/Softball Scores
BASEBALL Truman Franklin is greeted at home plate after hitting one of two home runs Saturday. LCM beat Deweyville 15-0 and Warren 10-1. - Orangefield and Big Sandy finish tournament game in a 2-2 tie. Bobcats collected seven hits. Brett Fregia and Mason Gonzales both managed multiple hits for Bobcats. Big Sandy totaled six hits in the game. Bobcats move to 2-1-1 on the season and will travel to Tarkington on Tuesday. - Jasper Tournament West Brook 13 WOS 1 - Kaleb Ramsey took the loss. Offensively for WOS, Chad Dallas, Blake Robinson and Da'quarious Gibson accounted for … [Read more...] about Saturday Baseball/Softball Scores
Residents Near River Under Flood Warning
Persons having interests in the Sabine River Basin below the reservoir are hereby advised by the Sabine River Authority that on Sunday,February 25, 2018 at 0030 hours, the Toledo Bend reservoir elevation was 172.31 ft. MSL. Currently, both generators are operating 24 hours per day. Inflow information from the National Weather Service Forecast Center is currently being monitored. Should the reservoir continue to rise, spillway gates may have to be opened. Releases through the spillway gates will be made in accordance with the Toledo Bend Spillway Operating Guide as approved by the Federal … [Read more...] about Residents Near River Under Flood Warning
WOSMS inducts new members into NJHS
West Orange – Stark Middle School inducted new members into the National Junior Honor Society recently. Eighth grade inductees are Kami Bishop, Julia Brooks, Trinity Brown, Darian Hardin, Jadon Jones, Bryson Jordan, Zoey Seeman, and Azia Walker. Seventh grade inductees are Aniya Booker, Marita Broussard, Bryan Cano, Ruben Ceasar, Ruby Ceasar, Gonzalo Cruz, Torri Culpepper, Dylione Deener, Ronald Degay, Shaela Forward, Jeremiah Gardner, Marquarious Garrett, T’era Garrett, Alexia Crochett, Kyle Hogg, Ja’Kalen Jenkins, Imani Johnson, Ryan Landry, Eliseo Lara, Braden Lawrence, Paul Lawrence, … [Read more...] about WOSMS inducts new members into NJHS
United Way Looking For Harvey Photos
United Way of Orange County presents “Harvey’s Impact on Orange County," a hardcover commemorative book. This 80-page book will not only show photos of the devastation Harvey caused to Orange County, but also some of the recovery efforts which are still ongoing to help our community recover. All proceeds from this book will go to the United Way Disaster Recovery Fund. If you would like to donate photos for the project or purchase the book, click here. … [Read more...] about United Way Looking For Harvey Photos
Sharon Gayle Bruce Merchant
Sharon Gayle Bruce Merchant, 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Daniel. Burial will follow at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on April 3, 1937 the daughter of G.B. Bruce and Margurite Webb Bruce. Sharon graduated from Vinton High … [Read more...] about Sharon Gayle Bruce Merchant
Edith Joann Reese
Edith Joann Reese, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2018, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Greg Edwards. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Born in Studtgart, Arkansas, on October 29, 1937, she was the daughter of Ted Craig and Sadie (Brewer) Craig. Edith was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with family. Edith loved music, … [Read more...] about Edith Joann Reese
Bears Season Ends vs. Hawks
LCM's Cole Frost sizes up a three point attempt Friday at The Reservation It was a tough shooting night for the LCM Bears as they fell in the second round of the playoffs to the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks 50-42. In the first half the Bears, known for shooting the three, only hit one shot outside of the paint, a three by Cole Frost. He would go on to hit two more in the second half to keep the score close throughout the second half. Katon Brown had a great game inside, pouring in 20 points and pulling down 14 boards in his final game at LCM. Seniors Brown, Frost, Christian Weatherly, … [Read more...] about Bears Season Ends vs. Hawks
Friday Baseball, Softball Scores
Orangefield's Ryan Deutsch is met at home plate by teammates after hitting one out against Newton on Friday. Brett Fregia would also homer as the Bobcats blanked Newton 12-0. Freshmen Logan Gipson and Gunner Jones combined to throw a shutout. Blake Bradley also went 2-2 in the game. The Bobcats then lost to Tarkington 4-3 although they outhit them 7-6. Mason Gonzalez took the loss on the hill. He allowed five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out six. Jones and Kadeon Evans had two hits each for OF (2-1). Also at the OF Tournament - Colmesneil beat Big Sandy 2-1; … [Read more...] about Friday Baseball, Softball Scores
Get Your Correct Early Voting Hours and Totals Here
Orange County Elections Administrator Tina Barrow is concerned about false information being spread about local early voting. She said people have been sending her printed materials, including one that appears to be from a magazine. One source wrongly says the Bridge City early voting site will not be open on the week beginning February 26 (Monday). Another incorrectly says early voting sites will be open on Sunday. A slick color page is from Republican Terry Lowry in Houston. He hosts a radio show, "What's Up Radio Program," on Christian stations in Houston and Austin. In addition, he … [Read more...] about Get Your Correct Early Voting Hours and Totals Here
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