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Broussard Pleads Guilty

Carl Broussard, a former West Orange-Stark coach, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of failure to stop and render aid in a collision that killed a mother and her 6-year-old daughter. The plea did not include a punishment. He will appear in court again in May to have a state district judge pronounce punishment after a pre-sentencing report is made. Broussard could receive two to 20 years in prison plus a maximum $10,000 fine on both charges. 25-year-old Ava Nicole Lewis and her 6-year-old daughter Lamya were killed November 2, 2015, as they walked across MacArthur Drive from a … [Read more...] about Broussard Pleads Guilty

Skate Park Open

Installation wasn't complete on Orange's new skate park before skate boarders from around the area were trying out the equipment. Parks Manager James Lawrence said the park will have an official dedication in the future, but for now the skate pad at Sunset Park is open to the public during daylight hours. Thursday afternoon at 12:30, skaters from Beaumont had arrived and were testing the ramps. By the evening, more had arrived. Gavin Austin from Nederland was one of those. He said he had seen a notice about the park on Facebook. The skate park is the only one between Beaumont and … [Read more...] about Skate Park Open

Weather Changes Friday Schedule

Chances of rain Friday has moved area baseball and softball games to earlier starts. If teams have a JV, their games will follow varsity if weather allows. Baseball BC at LCM, 5pm on KOGT OF at Silsbee 4:30 WOS at HF, 4:30 Deweyville at Sabine Pass, 4:30 Vidor at PNG, 4:30 Softball BC at LCM, 5pm OF at Silsbee, 4:30 WOS at HF, 4:30 Deweyville vs Sabine Pass, 4:30 Vidor vs Lumberton, to decide Friday morning -   … [Read more...] about Weather Changes Friday Schedule

Leon J. “Jerry” Lauzon

Leon J. “Jerry” Lauzon, the owner of Lone Star Life Coaching and resident of Bryan, TX died unexpectedly on March 20, 2017 at the age of 65 while at home with his wife and daughter. Jerry was born in Orange, TX on August 14, 1951 to Leo and Willie Lauzon. He graduated from Lamar University in December 1973 with a degree in Psychology. His passions included helping people, making them laugh, and basically goofing around. On June 5, 1976, he married Zola, his college sweetheart and they have spent the last 40 Years together. He welcomed his beautiful children, Seth in 1983 and Aimee in 1986. … [Read more...] about Leon J. “Jerry” Lauzon

LCJH Wins Track Meet

On Monday, the Little Cypress Jr. High Girls 7th grade Track Team competed in the Silsbee track meet.  Other schools in attendance were West Orange Stark, Silsbee, Orangefield, Cleveland and Tarkington.  Little Cypress won 1st place with a total of 149 points.  Many girls placed and won ribbons contributing to the overall points.   Allie Shaffer competed in the 2400m run and 1600m run and placed 2nd in both events with her times of 10:45 and 6:36 respectively.  Sarina Tejani ran in the 800m run where she placed 1st with a time of 2:57 and the 1600m run where she placed 3rd with a time of … [Read more...] about LCJH Wins Track Meet

BC Students Complete Project

Reflectors 4 Responders is a project by Youth Leadership Southeast Texas.  Their goal is to place 275 reflective blue markers near fire hydrants in Orange County to assist first responders locate the hydrants during emergency situations. Gabby Howe and Makenzie Land spoke for the six-member group to the City Council in Bridge City about their project.  Mentoring the Bridge City group of students is school Superintendent Todd Lintzen.  He said the students raised all the money themselves, about $1,000, to purchase the reflectors and refreshments to be served when the blue markers are … [Read more...] about BC Students Complete Project

LCM Golf Fifth

The LCM Boys golf team played at Wildwood golf course on Tuesday, March 21.  They finished fifth out of 25 teams.   Trey Love led the Bears with an 88.  Good for seventh place individually.  Evan Toohey and Blade Broussard shot 90 to lead the Bears.   The LCM Girls golf team finished fifth at the West Brook tournament held out Bayou Din on Wednesday March 22. Theresa Beckett led the Lady Bears with a career low 99. Jessica McLain shot 113, Marlee Bird 117 and Kaylee White 124.   The next tournament for the boys and girls is district, which will be held at Sunset Grove … [Read more...] about LCM Golf Fifth

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