The Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is beginning their annual drive to collect “gently used” books for their scholarship fund. All books, fiction, non-fiction, hardbound and paperback are needed. Also wanted are audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, video and board games, and puzzles. These may be delivered to the Mann Insurance Agency, located at 1505 Park Avenue at 15th Street, during regular business hours. If unable to deliver your donations, you may call 886-5739 or 886-2194 to arrange for pickup. The AAUW will collect books until March 31st. The book … [Read more...] about Looking For Used Books
Bryant Trades One Bowl For Another
For the first time in his 15 year career, Bridge City graduate Matt Bryant made the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in points this season. But on Sunday, his Falcons beat Green Bay 44-21 in the NFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl in Houston Feb. 5. The Super Bowl appearance will keep Bryant from playing on the NFC team in the Pro Bowl this week in Orlando. He's expected to be replaced by Detroit's Matt Prater on the roster. If you have to give up your spot at the Pro Bowl, playing in Super Bowl 51 is not a bad exchange. Good luck Matt! … [Read more...] about Bryant Trades One Bowl For Another
Wind Causes Outages Sunday
Almost 1000 residents in the Cove have been without power for an hour with gusty winds as the culprit. The wind even blew off part of the roof at Mowers Tractors on Border St in Orange. Wind gusts of 30 mph or better out of the west are expected through Sunday. Monday they'll be out of the north at 5-10 according to the National Weather Service. … [Read more...] about Wind Causes Outages Sunday
Piney Woods Coming To West Orange
Piney Woods Sanitation will deliver carts to all residents beginning on February 20, 2017. Blue Piney Woods Sanitation carts should not be placed out for collection until Friday March 3,2017. The last collection for Waste Management carts will be on February 24, 2017. Due to the time it takes to pick up used carts residents should leave their empty WM carts out after February 24, 2017 until they are removed by Waste Management during the following weeks. After the last collection on February 24th by WM residents should use the blue Piney Woods Sanitation carts for their debris for the next … [Read more...] about Piney Woods Coming To West Orange
James (J.E.) Elias Arnold, Jr
James (J.E.) Elias Arnold, Jr., age 87 of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home. Interment will be at 3:00 PM at Victoria Cemetery outside of Many, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Dorman Funeral Home. J.E. was born in Columbus, Louisiana on December 19, 1929 to Callie Savell Arnold and James Elias Arnold, Sr. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was retired after 32 years with Texaco as a rigger. J.E. had … [Read more...] about James (J.E.) Elias Arnold, Jr
Jennie Huskey Mills
March 29, 1932 – January 20, 2017 Jennie Mae Huskey Mills passed away on January 20, 2017. She was born in Ravensford, NC, and was preceded in death by her husband Harold Wayne Mills in 1994, and her parents William Anderson and Verna B. Huskey. Jennie graduated from Bethel High School, Canton, NC, and from Crandall Business School in Macon, GA. She worked for Dayco International in Waynesville, NC, and Champion Paper & Fiber Co., in Canton, NC. She was an active member and faithfully sang in the choir at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange, TX, until her health prevented … [Read more...] about Jennie Huskey Mills
Robert E. “Bob” McClain
Robert E. "Bob" McClain, age 80 of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Damon Bickham and Rev. Brad Bickham officiating. Visitation will be two hour prior to the service (1PM to 3PM) on Sunday. Additional services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:30 PM at Ratcliff Baptist Church in Ratcliff, Texas with interment to follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Bob was born in Tatum, Texas on June 19,1936 to Mamie Agnes Myers McClain and Otha Hildredge … [Read more...] about Robert E. “Bob” McClain
January 20 Scores
WOS defeated Orangefield 75-32. Jaylen Mathews poured in 17 with Cory Skinner adding 15 and Malik Phillips 11. Wesley Frillou was the only Bobcat in double figures with 10. - BC beat Hamshire-Fannett 79-55. Zach Honeycutt lead BC with 18 and Brandon Vela scored 16 for the Cards. - LCM lost to Silsbee 99-39. Ayson Simmons had 25 in the loss. - Nederland beat Vidor 62-42. - GIRLS - OF beat WOS 46-27. For the Bobcats, Emmi Lummus 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals. Paris Fregia 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. Faith Fregia 11 points and Cameron Choate 4 … [Read more...] about January 20 Scores
Filings For Election Begin
Two incumbents have filed for re-election in the Bridge City ISD board election. Michael C. Johnson filed for Place 6 and Mark Anderson filed for Place 7. No challengers have filed. Elections for city councils and school boards will be May 6 and filing started on Wednesday. Incumbent Ruth Hancock is the only person to file for the two open seats on the West Orange-Cove school board. The other seat up for election this year was held by Sarah Jefferson-Simon, who passed away two weeks ago. No one has filed to run in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville board race. The open seats this year … [Read more...] about Filings For Election Begin
OC Marriage Licenses Jan. 16-20
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of January 16, 2017 thru January 20, 2017 Jacob H. Burris and Shea L. Hand Bobby J. Weber and Ashley J. Gordy Dennis J. Landry and Li Ma Janice E. Fitch and Barbara K. Kroontje Dagoberto Castellanos-Hernandez and Theresa G. Smith Chad A. Brown and Amy A. Flannigan Cody A. Crume and Alexa A. Williamson Jean-Pierre Adjignon and Bertha L. Davis Aaron K. Milligan and Kristina M. Langley … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses Jan. 16-20
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