The City of Orange Fire Department hosted the 800th monthly meeting of the Sabine Neches Chiefs Association, which was held May 4 at the Brown Estate of Lamar State College – Orange. There was an estimated 100 guests in attendance. The Sabine Neches Chiefs Association is a mutual aid organization of municipal fire and police agencies, industrial fire and security agencies, and state and federal emergency response groups from Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties that have worked together for the safety of our region since its inception in 1949. The Orange Fire Department was a charter … [Read more...] about OFD Hosts Meeting
SRA Decreases Release
The Sabine River Authority has decreased the CFS Friday to 30,564 from 40,234. There are now 4 gates opened at 3 feet and 5 gates opened at 2 feet. Toledo Bend has dropped from 172.99 Monday to 172.46. … [Read more...] about SRA Decreases Release
BC Students Certified
Bridge City High School announces the following students are now Certified Nurse's Aide. Top row: Ian Carruth, Jerin Boudreaux, Cassidy Wedekind, Jacqueline Medina, and Emily Valencia. Front row: Emily Warren, Baili Thibodaux, Inessa Svalaityte, and Merari Sauceda. … [Read more...] about BC Students Certified
Monica Marie LeBouef
Monica Marie LeBouef, 45, was born on November 11, 1970 in Port Arthur, Texas and died May 3, 2016 in Galveston, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Winfree Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Winfree Baptist Church. She is survived by her two children Shelby LeBouef and Camiron LeBouef both of Orange; parents, Olan and Sarah Weeks of Orange; sister, Meredith Barnes and husband Les; nephew, Samuel; and niece, Sarah Barnes of Orange. She is also survived … [Read more...] about Monica Marie LeBouef
LCM Choir Earns Sweepstakes Trophy
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Choir has earned another Sweepstakes trophy from Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Sweepstakes is achieved when the group gets the highest ranking in both phases of the Contest. The choir’s director is Nikki Hanson and the accompanist is Rhonda Willey. … [Read more...] about LCM Choir Earns Sweepstakes Trophy
Meetings/Benefits/Announcements
The Bridge City Cardinal Athletic Booster Club will host the annual Sports Banquet on Tuesday May 9th, 2016. The event will be held at the BCHS Cafeteria from 5:30-9 p.m. Senior Scholarships will be awarded the night of the banquet. For meal tickets or more information contact the Athletic Department at 735-1641. The West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet will be at 6:30pm Tuesday, May 17th at the West Orange-Stark High School Cafeteria. Male and female athletes from the current school year 2015-2016 will be honored. Each athlete will receive one free ticket. Parents and … [Read more...] about Meetings/Benefits/Announcements
Lionel Turner
Lionel Turner, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Watson Franks. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Groves, Texas, on September 5, 1960, he was the son of Buck Turner and Mary (DeVille) Turner. Lionel worked for the Houseman Companies for 30 years and always showed up with a positive attitude. He was a … [Read more...] about Lionel Turner
Ronald Douglas Scott
Ronald Douglas Scott, age 77 of Livingston, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at ICON Hospital in Humble, Texas on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Ronald was born in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, January 29, 1939 to the late Josephine Keller and Samuel M. Scott. He was a resident of Livingston, Texas where he lived only recently with his wife Hazel, who he loved dearly, after moving from San Antonio, Texas where he spent the majority of his life. Ronald served valiantly in the United States Navy from 1956-1962 as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, Third Class. After Ronald … [Read more...] about Ronald Douglas Scott
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Ragsdale Named Academic All-District
BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar University senior Sarah Ragsdale became the first Lamar University softball player to be named a first-team College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District Team selection, CoSIDA announced Thursday. Ragsdale is now on the national ballot for Academic America team. Ragsdale, an exercise science major, has a perfect 4.00 grade-point average in the classroom. On the field, Ragsdale is hitting .250 with 16 RBIs. The left fielder leads LU outfielders with 21 putouts in Southland Conference action. A transfer from San Jacinto College, … [Read more...] about Ragsdale Named Academic All-District
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