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Stagner Appointed J.P. Prec. 1

A new Justice of the Peace was appointed for Precinct 1 Tuesday by the Commissioners Court.  Hershel Stagner, Jr. was unanimously approved by the Court out of the seven persons who submitted resumes to replace the retiring David Peck in January. Commissioner Precinct 1 David Dubose recommended Stagner for the appointment after first considering the Court Coordinator in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Donna Williams for the position.  Dubose admitted he wanted to promote from within the county employees, but Williams does not meet the requirement issued by the Texas Attorney General’s … [Read more...] about Stagner Appointed J.P. Prec. 1

Laura Navarre

Laura Navarre, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday December 1, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 3, 1968, she was the daughter of Chester Navarre and Madelyn Brown. Laura loved animals, enjoyed working out, and staying active. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lee and Lilly Ward and Patricia Norsworthy. Laura is survived by her father, Chester Navarre and wife Terry, of Santa Fe; mother, Madelyn Brown and husband Benton, of Mauriceville; … [Read more...] about Laura Navarre

Shanna Bozeman Alspaugh

Shanna Bozeman Alspaugh, 60, of Orange, died Saturday, November 26, 2016. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin, pastor at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Born in American Fork, Utah, on June 23, 1956, she was the daughter of Mildred (Hebert) Bozeman and Ellis W. Bozeman. She had worked as a Business Process Analyst at Goodyear in Beaumont. Shanna was preceded in death by her father, Ellis W. Bozeman and she is survived by her husband, Robert Lawrence … [Read more...] about Shanna Bozeman Alspaugh

Championship for 10U Team

The TX Sun Devils-06 10u softball team finished the fall season 11/19-20 in Kingwood, TX with another tournament championship. They finished the season with 2 championships in the final 3 tournaments placing no worse than 5th in all but 1 tournament this fall. Congratulations to these hard working young ladies. team members are: Katie Bethke, Mia Billingsley, Peyton Broussard, Mallory Cheek, Jacie Dragulski, Lily Powell, Abi Rutherford, Paisley Sanders, Katie Stone and Evie Woodall. coaches: Patrick Broussard and Judd Powell … [Read more...] about Championship for 10U Team

BCMS Honor Roll For Second 6 Weeks

Congratulations to Bridge City Middle School’s 2nd marking period All A Honor Roll! 6th Grade: Brandon Barbosa, Jimsharon Bearden, Ryker Berry, Cale Breaux, Walker Britten, Kaylen Broussard, Noah Broussard, James Brown, Alyssa Bufford, Justin Burchfield, Katie Carcerano, Camden Clark, Grace Dillow, Keaton Doucet, Tatum Ducote, Harley Duhon, Lydia Faulk, Makaylee Ferrell, Kyler Garlaska, Belle Gaspard, Ava Gassen, Cody Gross, Lucas Hazlip, Ava Hersey, Emmie Janckila, Emily Landry, Paul Lawrence, Audrey Leleaux, Dakota Linder, Matthew Livingston, Isabella Moore, Marlee Mouston, Mason Pruitt, … [Read more...] about BCMS Honor Roll For Second 6 Weeks

Christmas Strolls At Shangri La

Bring family and friends of all ages to see spectacular dazzling lights, holiday displays, festive trees, and a life-size Nativity at the 7th Annual Shangri La Christmas Strolls, beginning Thursday, December 8, 2016, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Spend the evening casually walking through Shangri La Botanical Gardens to enjoy this year's festive holiday lights experience, lighted areas, community-decorated holiday trees and delight in the surprises that await you at the Children's Garden, in the greenhouses and along the many pathways. Visit Shangri La Gardens during daytime to see the … [Read more...] about Christmas Strolls At Shangri La

Mustangs In Region III Final

For the sixth straight season under Coach Cornel Thompson, the West Orange-Stark Mustangs have advanced to the Quarterfinals of the state playoffs.  The opponent this week is Giddings.  The Buffaloes’ offense, Thompson indicates, is a run oriented Spread.  They prefer to run the football and will only throw it if they are forced to so.  Thompson analyzes, “A Spread team that runs first is what they are.” The coach compares the Giddings’ offensive line to that of Robinson.  The Buffaloes’ linemen are big in size with most of them in the 280 to 300 pound range.  Chabastin Taylor doubles as … [Read more...] about Mustangs In Region III Final

LCM Bus In Accident Monday

A Little Cypress-Mauriceville school bus carrying high school students was involved in a one vehicle accident Monday afternoon. No one on the bus was injured. Most students were moved to a second bus for the trip home. A few others had parents pick them up at the site. According to the district, the bus was on Bilbo Road, a very narrow street, and the driver moved toward the shoulder as a truck approached from the opposite direction. In the wet conditions the wheels began sliding in the mud and when the driver corrected to keep the bus on the road, it ended up straddling the road. The bus … [Read more...] about LCM Bus In Accident Monday

Man Arrested For Shaking Baby

A 28-year-old man is in the Orange County Jail facing life in prison for seriously injuring his 2 1/2 month-old son by violent shaking. The baby had to be taken by medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital in Houston with brain injuries. He has recovered and is living with his mother and 2-year-old brother with relatives. A charge of injury to a child, a first degree felony, was filed with the Orange County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office against Jeffrey Allen Sanchez. Bond has been set at $250,000. According to an affidavit of probable cause by Orange County … [Read more...] about Man Arrested For Shaking Baby

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