West Orange approved its budget and tax rate for next year during the city council meeting Monday night. West Orange citizens will see no increase in their tax rate of 42.5 cents per 100 dollars during the coming year. The city saw an increase in taxable property of a little over $6,000 during the past year. Mayor Roy McDonald is pleased to have another budget process completed and is especially please to have done that without a tax increase. Next for West Orange is preparing for the annual Holiday in the Park on Saturday, November 5. … [Read more...] about West Orange Approves Budget
Bonnie Cormier
Bonnie Cormier, 57, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2016, at her home. Born in Winnie, Texas, she was the daughter of Murphy Joseph Cormier, Sr. and Eunice Mae (Racca) Cormier. Bonnie loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time coloring. She is survived by her sister, Glenda McDonald, of League City; and her brother, Adivy Cormier, of League City. … [Read more...] about Bonnie Cormier
Lauren LaVearn Shafer
Lauren LaVearn Shafer, 30, of Missouri City, Texas and formerly of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2016, in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Nick Colbert. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Pasadena, Texas, on June 30, 1986, she was the daughter of James Eugene Shafer and Tena Irene (McDonald) Hansen. Lauren attended Bridge … [Read more...] about Lauren LaVearn Shafer
LCM Expands Hall of Fame
Friday evening, September 9, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD honored the 2016 LCM Awards inductees. Hall of Fame, Military Wall of Honor, and Distinguished Alumni were honored at a pre-game reception, then introduced prior to kickoff at the football game. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors alumni who have distinguished themselves in an exemplary manner. The 2016 inductees include Jonathan Davis, marine biologist, whose research was featured on the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week; Blake Poutra, local business owner of the Refinery Source, and recently featured in VIP … [Read more...] about LCM Expands Hall of Fame
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BC Hopes For Permits This Week
Bridge City received a bit of a delay in starting up its new water filtration system. The city is installing new filters to the water wells, but is not adding any new treatments so Bridge City thought no state permits were required. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) informed Bridge City permits are required for the new filters. City Manager Jerry Jones said this will mean a slight delay for implementing the water filtration program. Jones indicated the permits are issued by TCEQ at no charge and the filters being used by Bridge City have received previous approval from … [Read more...] about BC Hopes For Permits This Week
Pirates Try To Rebound This Week
The first River Bowl against Evadale inflicted the first loss of the season on the Deweyville Pirates. Coach Lance Dale indicates that is only one game and that does not make a season for Deweyville. Dale states, “The Pirates’ attitudes are great, they know what their goal is and what they’ve got to do to get there and they are on track to make the playoffs.” This week Deweyville travels to Galveston to play the O’Connell Buccaneers. Dale provided the details of the Bucs’ offense. They run the Spread while trying to spread opposing defenses in order to run the football. Their best … [Read more...] about Pirates Try To Rebound This Week
LCM Homecoming Court
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School will crown the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen on Friday evening at Battlin’ Bear Stadium, prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff. At 6:15 p.m., the beaus and sweethearts of the school organizations will be introduced, followed by the presentation of the homecoming court and crowning of the King and Queen. The game between the Bears and the Orangefield Bobcats will be broadcast on KOGT Radio. This year’s Freshmen Court includes, from left, Hunter Fant, Avery Holland, Declan Kendall, Makayla Kusek, Ty Moreland, Sydney Peet, Julian Oceguera, and Jadyn … [Read more...] about LCM Homecoming Court
House Fire On White Cedar
A home at 3401 White Cedar (off of Meeks Dr.) caught fire Sunday night around 8:30pm. The fire started in the garage which was a total loss. The home also received serious smoke and water damage. The family got out of the home safely. The Orange Fire Department has not released the cause of the blaze. … [Read more...] about House Fire On White Cedar
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