The driver of this pickup truck and the occupants are considered lucky after it caught fire following an accident. First responders got the call around 3:30pm Saturday on FM 1130 near Amrock Rd. in Mauriceville. They arrived to find the truck fully engulfed and a man sitting on the ground nearby. His wife was driving with two young children in the back. He was able to get all three out before the truck was fully engulfed. The driver was taken to surgery for non life-threatening injuries. The husband and two children are doing well besides bumps and bruises. They told police they … [Read more...] about Truck Catches Fire After Accident
Munguia Repeat Winner
Bridge City's Abraham Munguia is the KOGT Player of the Week sponsored by Team Granger. He topped his Week 3 performance as the KOGT POTW as he lead the Cardinals to a 40-23 win over Lumberton. The Cards improve to 4-0 and 1-0 in district. Munguia caught 11 balls from Hudson Hoffman for a record 229 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. He also had the play of the year so far that you can see below. In just four games he has 26 receptions. Week One – Carson Gonzales, OF vs WoodvilleWeek Two – Mason Manning, OF vs New WaverlyWeek Three – Abraham Munguia, BC vs OrangefieldWeek … [Read more...] about Munguia Repeat Winner
Week Five Round Up
Hardin 38 Orangefield 29The Orangefield Bobcats traveled to face the Hardin Hornets to kick off district play. The teams traded scoring drives with OF responding with a 17 play drive ending in a Carson Gonzales pass to Rylan McAlpin. Hardin had 12-7 lead at halftime. The Bobcats took a 14-12 lead after a 27 yd TD run by Mason Manning. Manning would add a 71 yd TD after a Hornet score to make it 21-20. The two continued to see saw with Hardin holding a late 32-29 edge before adding a late TD to win 38-29. OF is now 3-2, 0-1 and will host Anahuac for Homecoming Friday - LCM 60 … [Read more...] about Week Five Round Up
Trevor Randal Hemphill
Trevor Randal Hemphill, 28, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, in Beaumont. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Trevor was a member of One City Church in Beaumont, TX, and loved his Lord Jesus deeply. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed telling us about his latest project. Trevor enjoyed skateboarding, playing basketball and spending time with his family. His proudest moment was when he became a father to his daughter, Faith, whom he adored deeply. Trevor was known for his fun-loving nature and adventurous spirit especially at his … [Read more...] about Trevor Randal Hemphill
BC Recognizes Two Alumni
The Bridge City High School Alumni Association has selected two outstanding alumni as winners of the BCHS Alumni of the Year 2025. Dr. Gina Mannino, BCHS class of 1984 and Judge Rodney Townsend, Jr., class of 1989 will be honored prior to the homecoming game on September 26 and again at the annual alumni association Classic Cardinal Reunion on September 27. Dr. Gina Mannino is the daughter of Lorraine Mannino and the late Kenneth Mannino. Her sister is Jan Menard and brother-in-law Glenn Menard. While in high school Gina was the Cardinal mascot for 1982-1983, on student council and … [Read more...] about BC Recognizes Two Alumni
Lamar Holds Off Rally
Lamar University closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 35-32 victory over Central Arkansas Saturday evening at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The game, which consisted of numerous momentum shifts, was just Lamar’s second win all-time in the series and its first in Beaumont. Lamar jumped out to a 14-0 lead before UCA rallied to claim a three-point advantage only to see the Cardinals reclaim the lead heading into the locker room. LU held that momentum through the third quarter outscoring the Bears, 14-0, to claim a 35-17 lead heading into the final quarter. The Bears put up a … [Read more...] about Lamar Holds Off Rally
Moore Crowned BCHS Queen
Bridge City senior Gabby Moore was crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Cardinals district opener against Lumberton. She was escorted by her dad Coach Chris Moore, who had to do a quick wardrobe change at halftime. Also on the senior court were Marleigh Boyd, Kamryn Landry and Isabel Potter. … [Read more...] about Moore Crowned BCHS Queen
Buddy Medley
Buddy Medley, 90, of Vidor, TX passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2025. Born in Toro, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Buddy was a devoted member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and for 44 years faithfully served as a deacon. His devotion to his church was not only spiritual, but physical. He had a hand in building and/or repairing most of the buildings on the church property along with helping church members and others with personal construction projects. Buddy was a millwright by trade and retired from Mobil Chemical after 36 years of service. His work ethic was … [Read more...] about Buddy Medley
Bears Take Out First Win On Pirates
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears used a second quarter 26-point explosion to soar by the Vidor Pirates, 60-37, for a big win in District 10-4A Division II. Vidor took the opening possession and looked to be moving the ball into scoring position, when LC-M defensive back Dawson Stanley stripped the ball from the Pirates running back and raced 72 yards for the touchdown and a 7-0 LC-M lead with 9:42 left in the first quarter. Following a Vidor punt, the Bears only needed three plays to extend the lead to 14-0. Running back J’Lynn Morris ran for 32-yards to the 1-yard line, … [Read more...] about Bears Take Out First Win On Pirates
Wk. 5 Football Scores
Here are the scores from Week 5 of the high school football season. Congrats to Bridge City and LCM who go to 1-0 in district play. Above: BC's Abraham Munguia put on another show in the Cardinals win. … [Read more...] about Wk. 5 Football Scores
Who’s Getting Married?
Marriage License issued from the office of Brandy Robertson for the week of September 22, 2025 through September 26, 2025. Brayson Miller Camarillo and Julia Reese Fletcher Juan Pablo Diaz and Macy Elizabeth Chilton Nathan William Pugh and Melissa Dawn Stewts Jacob Paul Vaughan and Reagan Renae Schmidt Donald Ray Hannon and Terri Lange Blanchette Jalen Dewane Griffin and Brittany Nicole Fredregill Talon Lee Knox and Jayme Celeste Deutsch Bradley Keith Holley and Savannah Powe Nemec Brendyn Dakota Mclayn Gilmore and Alyssa Paige Zook Rodney Earl Fisher and Breana … [Read more...] about Who’s Getting Married?
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