The City Council in Bridge City heard a citizen complain about the dirty water that the city is working to correct. Kenneth Prosperie aimed his message not so much at the city’s water department, but rather more at City Manager Jerry Jones. Prosperie presented each member of the City Council with a 13-page handout citing a history of the brown water in Bridge City, including a newspaper article from February 22 that was headlined with Jones decrying “fake water news”. Prosperie blamed the city trying to avoid a so called black eye for why the problem got as serious as it did. He … [Read more...] about BC Council Still Discussing Water
OC Sheriffs Calls May 30-June 5
Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls May 30-June 5 Trespass, 9:50 a.m. May 30, 5000 block Rebel Road in Vidor. Cruelty to animals, 11:41 p.m. May 30, 3100 block Claire Drive in Orangefield. Criminal mischief, 12:55 p.m. May 30, 8700 block Turtle Road in Mauriceville. Trespass, 3:26 p.m. May 30, 5800 block Dixie Drive in Vidor. Disturbance, 5:45 p.m. May 30, 11000 block East Sandridge Road in Vidor. Theft from a coin-operated machine, 6:30 p.m. May 30, 18400 block Highway 62 South in Orangefield. Theft of a firearm, 7:26 p.m. May 30, 5000 block Woodland Drive in … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls May 30-June 5
Dunn Competes In All-American Tournament
Melvin Dunn of Orange qualified for the BFL All-American Tournament back in November. The tournament was held in Florence, Alabama last weekend on Lake Pickwick. Dunn finished 16th out of 49 and had fell just two pounds short of fishing the final day. He was also the only Texan in the tournament. "I lost two big fish on day one and it cost me," Dunn said. Dunn picked up some quality points to qualify for the All-American next year. He currently sits 28th and the top 45 move on to the qualifier in October on the Red River. … [Read more...] about Dunn Competes In All-American Tournament
BC Planning Farmers Market
Bridge City could be getting a farmers’ market starting in the next few weeks. Marian Pepper spoke to the City Council on Tuesday about her desire to start a market for fresh produce in the city. Pepper stated she raises chicken, has eggs, a garden, and makes jellies. She has mentioned the idea to some people and was informed previous such markets were started, but fell apart. The response this time has been overwhelming Pepper said from other people that produce items that could be sold at the market. She has also been told by a lot of the citizens in Bridge City that they want … [Read more...] about BC Planning Farmers Market
Kera Laneigh Teel
Kera Laneigh Teel, 19, and her infant daughter, Kyndal Jae Teel, both of Beaumont, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Kera was born on March 10, 1998, in Beaumont, to Mindy Chambliss Morris and Justin Morris. Kyndal’s father is Andrew Teel. Kera’s survivors include her husband, Andrew Teel; daughter, Alaya Teel; parents, Mindy and Justin Morris of Vidor; grandparents, Charlene Chambliss and Randy Massey, both of Vidor; great-grandparents, Bernice Goines, and Mary and Tommy Brown, all of Vidor; brother, Britt Morris of Vidor; mother-in-law, Tammy Myers and her husband, Malcolm, of Silsbee; … [Read more...] about Kera Laneigh Teel
Michael David Gallien
Michael David Gallien, age 58 of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2017, surround by his family. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Rob Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 9,2017 at Dorman Funeral Home. Mike was born in Orange, Texas on May 30, 1958 to John and Faye Gallien. He was a 1977 West Orange Chief graduate. He had a passion for music and loved playing guitar. He also enjoyed riding … [Read more...] about Michael David Gallien
CC Held In Bridge City Tuesday
The Commissioners Court held a possibly first ever meeting in Bridge City Tuesday. The Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building was having work done on the air ducts causing the change of venues. Commissioner John Gothia from the Bridge City area thanked the city for the use of the City Council Chamber at the City Hall. Gothia said he had hoped to move the court’s sessions to different parts of the county to give everyone an opportunity to attend them and appreciated everybody turning out for the meeting. Commissioners approved on the third reading an agreement with HDR … [Read more...] about CC Held In Bridge City Tuesday
Thieves Hit Neighborhoods
Money, various items and a gun were taken from unlocked vehicles in the Oak Creek Village and International neighborhoods early Monday morning. Orange police have gathered several home surveillance recordings and have pictures of two juvenile boys. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the thefts were done around 3 a.m. The vehicles were parked at houses on Oak Valley, Black Oak, Amsterdam and Zurich. Calls about the missing items began coming into the police department Monday afternoon. One of the stolen items was a M&P Shield .40 caliber pistol with one, seven-round magazine. The gun … [Read more...] about Thieves Hit Neighborhoods
OYB Begins Little League All-Star Play
Tuesday night the Orange Youth Baseball 9 year old All-Stars became the first Orange All-Star team in some 50 years to play under the Little League banner. They joined the LL Organization this season after many years in the Pony Organization. LL District 32 Director Jerry McInnis was on hand to welcome Orange to Little League family. The game almost didn't happen after several downpours during the day. Kudos to the board, coaches, and grounds crew for getting the field playable. The 9, 10, 11, and 12 year olds will have All-Star teams competing. The brackets are below. The 9yo team … [Read more...] about OYB Begins Little League All-Star Play
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