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Creepy Crawly Carnival

Bring the whole family to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with David Rogers' Big Bugs at the Creepy Crawly Carnival on Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.   If it creeps, crawls, hops, buzzes or flutters, then it will be part of the Creepy Crawly Carnival. Meet live exotic insects in the Discovery Theater that will be presented by the professionals from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. They will also present Live Insects! in the Exhibit Hall. Throughout the day, staff of Shangri La Gardens will present Live … [Read more...] about Creepy Crawly Carnival

Walking Track Begun In Pinehurst

  The much anticipated walking track in Pinehurst is becoming a reality.  John Toney the supervisor of Streets and Parks in Pinehurst had a crew working at West Park Friday morning.  Toney said they were scrapping off the surface of grass in preparation of laying a mat that will then be covered in dirt for the track.  The oval track is to be roughly a fifth of a mile when completed and will mostly be in the shade of trees of the park.  Toney hopes everyone will come and take advantage of the track at West Park in Pinehurst when it is completed.  The walking track has been in the works … [Read more...] about Walking Track Begun In Pinehurst

Free Prostate Cancer Tests

During National Men’s Health Month in June, the Gift of Life, with medical partners Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and local healthcare organizations, will provide medically underserved men with free prostate cancer tests and other important screenings, along with educational outreach, to heighten awareness of men’s preventable health problems in Southeast Texas. Serving as Honorary Chairman is Jefferson County Commissioner Everette “Bo” Alfred, who is a steadfast advocate of the organization’s mission of saving lives. “I encourage Southeast Texas men to take advantage of these … [Read more...] about Free Prostate Cancer Tests

Bears, Cards Win on Saturday

It took 9 hours but the Bears beat Caldwell 7-4 to sweep the series and will face Silsbee in the third round after the Tigers won Game 3 against Navasota 3-1 BC had to win twice Saturday after losing Friday...and they did, 17-2 in Gm 2 and 7-0 in Gm. 3.  They will face WOS in the third round. … [Read more...] about Bears, Cards Win on Saturday

State Track Results

Thursday Holli Shannon, Deweyville, High Jump,    9th, 4-10 Mallory Dotson, Deweyville, Discus,     FIRST, 138-03 Friday Mallory Dotson, Deweyville, Shot Put,  FIRST, 43-04.50 Brooklyn Goldsmith, Orangefield, Pole Vault,   8th, 10-6 Kaitlyn Thayer, Bridge City, Shot, 5th, 38-7.25 Trey Guillory, LCM, Triple Jump,   7th, 44-08.75 Sam Taylor, Vidor, High Jump, SECOND, 6-6 Saturday Jared Dupree, WOS, High Jump, SECOND, 6-7 Hunter Denton, Bridge City, Long Jump, 5th, 22-6.50 Aaliyah Teal, WOS, 100, 5th, 12.08 Hunter Denton, Bridge City, 200 , 8th, 23.60 WOS … [Read more...] about State Track Results

Peveto Crawfish Boil May 28

The Ed Peveto Memorial Crawfish Boil fundraiser will be held Saturday May 28, 2016 @ the Jewel Cormier Park off of 1442 in Orangefield, starting at 1:00pm. There will be a silent, Cajun and highest bidder auction. Crawfish, corn, potatoes and links will be provided. NO drinks are provided, so please bring your own. We do provide trays but they are small, so you are welcome to bring your own. We encourage you to do so. There will a bouncy house for the kids and also a free kid’s auction where they all get a toy. The event is put on to raise money for scholarships at Orangefield High School. … [Read more...] about Peveto Crawfish Boil May 28

LCJH Teacher Receives Award

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is justifiably proud of and celebrates student successes, in both individual and team arenas, but the District is also very proud and grateful for the excellent educators who motivate, encourage, and inspire those students. One recent example of educational excellence is 23 year LCM teacher, Jennie Knapp. Ms. Knapp, a science teacher at Little Cypress Junior High, is an educator who has high expectations for her students and herself. Her creative approach to teaching has recently earned her the title of Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Texas (SWCD … [Read more...] about LCJH Teacher Receives Award

Louise Eastin Kent

Louise Eastin Kent, 102, of Orange, passed away on May 12, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1913, in Orange, to Mary Young Eastin and James Rubin Eastin, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Louise Kent was a homemaker who cherished being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of First Methodist Church, and an alumna of Stark High School. She volunteered for many years as a Gray Lady at Baptist Hospital in Orange and at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy, … [Read more...] about Louise Eastin Kent

OC Marriage Licenses May 9-13

Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of May 9, 2016 through May 13, 2016     Khristopher A. Taylor and Cheryl R. Wortham Christian M. Marler and April M. Russell Anthony E. Jackson and Lorie O. Anderson Ryan S. Holland and Breanna N. Overman John J. Miller and Casey D. Dial Christopher L. Gordon and Kristina B. Ruscello Trayton J. Wantuck and Brittany M. Rains Tony C. McIntyre Sr. and Jessica P. Reed Wilton Chesson and Dana G. Bordelon Bryan P. Roy II and Amber D. Lacouture Jackie P. … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses May 9-13

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