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OC Sheriffs Office Calls Feb. 13-20

Orange County Sheriff Calls February 13-20 Sexual assault, 2:47 a.m. February 13. Deputies dispatched to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont concerning an assault at 1495 Freeway Boulevard in Rose City. Child sexual assault, 7:38 a.m. February 13, Woodcock Street in Orangefield. Found property, 10:37 a.m. February 13, South Mansfield Ferry Road in Vidor. Burglary of a motor vehicle, 12:42 p.m. February 13, Stradford Drive in Little Cypress. Recovery of stolen travel trailer, 10:19 a.m. February 14, 300 block Kay Street in Bridge City. Recovery of stolen vehicle, 9:05 p.m. … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Office Calls Feb. 13-20

Joshuah Todd Gerken

Joshuah Todd Gerken, age 32 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Josh was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on August 19, 1984, but always called Texas his home. He worked as a boilermaker for many years, making sure his family was well taken care of. Josh had an adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors, whether it was kayaking, fishing or spending lazy days at the beach with his family, he loved being outside enjoying nature. He loved to … [Read more...] about Joshuah Todd Gerken

BCI & BCMS Honor Roll

  Bridge City Intermediate Honor Roll 4th six weeks 3rd Grade A Honor Roll Blair, Jackson Boyd, Marleigh Brannon, Bronwyn Britten, Kaylee Buchanan, Zoee Bush, Aaden Cammack, Kinsley Carpenter, Darbi Cullums, Kevin Davis, Cooper Tripp Dell, Alyssa Denison, Braydon Dugan, Makaylee Dupuis, Kyler Franklin, Steeley Freeman, Evan Hathaway, Austin Herman, Slade Hernandez, Ethan Hock, Jaylin Hughes, Sapphire Jackson, Evan Jones, Adalyn Jones, Emily Knight, Makenna LaComb, Cambree Leleaux, Landon Maricle, Gabriel Martin, Emma McElroy, Jonah McMullan, Kaidan Michutka, … [Read more...] about BCI & BCMS Honor Roll

Rollover Monday Morning

One woman received non-life threatening injuries in a one vehicle roll over crash Monday morning in Orange.  Orange Police and Fire Departments responded to the crash which occurred before 7:00 AM on MacArthur Drive between the La Cantina Restaurant and the Sonic Drive-In.  The Grand Caravan with Arkansas license plates appeared to have left the roadway near Henrietta Street.  The Caravan took out a pedestrian caution signal before crossing the grass and plowing into a hedge of bushes which caused it to flip over in front of a parking lot for three businesses.  Orange Police report that the … [Read more...] about Rollover Monday Morning

Community Trash Off Needs You!

It's Trash-Off time once again! The 22nd annual Community Trash-Off is scheduled for this Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas. If you are not already on a team, you can still participate! Come early the morning of the event for late on-site registration at 7:00 am and be assigned to a team. For more information, contact Ashley Jordan at ajordan@shangrilagardens.org or at 409.670.0803. Orange County residents are encouraged to take pride in the community and help clean up trash from the area. Also, participants are … [Read more...] about Community Trash Off Needs You!

Lynn Wilson

Lynn Wilson, 59, of Orange, passed away on February 17, 2017, at St. Luke’s in The Woodlands. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wesley Pengelly Born in Pasadena, Texas, on July 23, 1957, she was the daughter of Donald Charles Pengelly and Jacquelyn Cuyle (Rumery) Pengelly. Lynn was a truck driver for 15 years, and she was currently working for JM Bozeman. She liked Motorcycles, Mardi gras, and music. She loved life and enjoyed doing anything. Lynn will be greatly missed by those who knew … [Read more...] about Lynn Wilson

Orange Police Reports

A 59-year-old Mauriceville woman suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon when she lost control of the car she driving and it hit a tree line. Orange police said the wet roadway cause the woman to lose control of the Chevrolet Malibu on Highway 62 North near Mauriceville. The Malibu was traveling southbound about 5 p.m. Friday. The car ended up going across the northbound traffic lane and running off the roadway to the east. The car collided into the tree line off the roadway. Acadian Ambulance EMTs treated the woman at the scene. Police said the 62-year-old man traveling with her was … [Read more...] about Orange Police Reports

Baseball Preview: WOS

Once again the West Orange-Stark Mustangs seemed to peak at the end of the baseball season.  A year after making it to the state finals West Orange-Stark advanced last year to the third round of the state playoffs before being eliminated.  This year the Mustangs are loaded with returning starters for Coach Shea Landry. Both Jack and Chad Dallas are back on the mound and at the plate.  Holding down first base for a second straight season is Kaleb Ramsey.  K. J. Miller will rotate between the middle infield positions of shortstop and second base.  Anchoring third base again is Ryan … [Read more...] about Baseball Preview: WOS

Orange Zoning Board Meets Tuesday

The Orange Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to decide on whether to give special exceptions to allow a bed and breakfast on Tenth Street and a yard for wrecked vehicles on Highway 90. The board will hear a request from Gina Rebich to have a bed and breakfast at 901 10th Street in the Old Orange Historical District. The two-story house has previously had a bed and breakfast. Michael Hogg is asking for a special exception to operate a wrecked vehicle storage yard at 5309 Highway 90 near Womack Road. The meeting will be held in the City Council Auditorium next … [Read more...] about Orange Zoning Board Meets Tuesday

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