Mildred Evelyn Roth, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, and longtime of Seguin, Texas passed away on March 27, 2017. Born in Magic City, Texas, on May 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Alfred Nealy Yocum and Elzara Thomas Yocum. Mildred moved to Bridge City 3 years ago from Seguin, Texas to be near her daughter and her grandchildren. She was a member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church and travelled the world working as a travel agent for 20 years before retiring. After retiring she got involved with Classic Chili. She loved all the chili cook offs and the new friends she made. She will be … [Read more...] about Mildred Evelyn Roth
Truck Catches Fire At LCM
A truck belonging to a student at Little Cypress-Mauriceville caught fire and burned Thursday afternoon around 2pm. OCESD 3 responded and put the fire out. Preliminary reports are that the truck fire was an electrical fire. The truck belongs to Chance Stanley, who was not in or around the truck when the fire started. No other injuries were reported. … [Read more...] about Truck Catches Fire At LCM
Boys JH District Track Meet
The Orangefield 7th grade track team and the Silsbee 8th grade track team brought home the team trophies from Thursday's District Track Meet. … [Read more...] about Boys JH District Track Meet
Pinehurst Clean Up Is Saturday
2017 Annual Pinehurst Citywide Cleanup April 8, 2017 – 8:00 am-12:00 noon The City of Pinehurst will hold its’ annual citywide cleanup Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the parking lot in front of the old Parker Lumber, 2716 MacArthur Drive. Hours of operation will be between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon. City employees will be on hand to unload large items such as refrigerators, washing machines, furniture and tree limbs and brush. The City will not accept hazardous materials such as batteries, pesticides, herbicides, paint or tires. We encourage all our citizens to take advantage of this … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Clean Up Is Saturday
Accident In Front Of School Wednesday
A 27-year-old man was injured Wednesday morning after the car he was driving crashed into the back of an SUV in front of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. Orange police reported Colton Eugene Curtice of Mauriceville was taken by Acadian Ambulance to Baptist Hospital in Beaumont with non-incapacitating injuries. Officer N.R. Medina reported a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 41-year-old Misty Bornholt Winder of Orange was traveling north in the inside lane of Highway 87 North. The Tahoe was preparing to turn left into the school when it was hit in the rear by a Ford Fiesta driven by … [Read more...] about Accident In Front Of School Wednesday
Josh The Otter Makes A Visit
The Rotary Club of Bridge City sponsors Josh The Otter to come to Orangefield Elementary each year. Josh comes and teaches water safety to Pre K and K students. … [Read more...] about Josh The Otter Makes A Visit
Western Family Day April 8
Cowboys, Flappers and Mesmerizing Music Family Fun All Day at Stark Cultural Venues, April 8 Bring the entire family to enjoy a full day of events at Stark Cultural Venues on Saturday, April 8. Saddle up for Western Family Day at the Stark Museum of Art. Join us for free fun with arts & crafts, face painting, living statues, music, gallery scavenger hunt, photo ops, a special performance by the LCM 5th grade choir and more. Next, head across the street to The W.H. Stark House to explore 1920s fashion, history, economy and culture through family activities at 1920s Day. While … [Read more...] about Western Family Day April 8
LU Teams Walks The Big Stage
Two Lamar students had the opportunity to weigh in across the Bassmaster Classic stage in Minute Maid Park on Sunday. Lamar University fishermen Brandon Simoneaux (right) of Bridge City and Colby Ogden of Sour Lake Fished the college classic on Lake Houston Sunday weighing in 8 lb. 1 oz. finishing in 8th place. - … [Read more...] about LU Teams Walks The Big Stage
Orange Council Rejects Subdivision
A man who lives in the Memorial Field neighborhood told the Orange City Council Tuesday he is concerned a child will be hit by a car on Eddleman Drive because of the parking. Marcus Rector, who lives on Rue des Fleurs, spoke during the citizens comment part of the meeting. He said 'No Parking' signs are on both sides of Eddleman Road, but during youth baseball games, vehicles park on both sides of the street. He worries a young child will run out between cars and be hit. Rector suggested the city provide more parking spaces for the complex of baseball fields or line spaces in the … [Read more...] about Orange Council Rejects Subdivision
Walter Cobb Passes At 88
Former Pinehurst City Administrator Walter Cobb, who also once served as police chief in Orange, died Tuesday at the age of 88. He was living in Shelby Township in Michigan. Cobb served in the U.S. Marine Corps, the Army and the Air Force Reserve. He then went on to become a police officer in Houston before being named as chief in Orange. He was chief from January 1965 through September 1967. In 1987, the Pinehurst City Council hired him as city administrator, a job he held until 1994. Funeral services are under the direction of E.J. Mandziuk and Son Funeral Home in Sterling Heights, … [Read more...] about Walter Cobb Passes At 88
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