Bailey Frenzel of Little Cypress Mauriceville recently tried out for the USSSA Elite Select All American Fast Pitch Softball Team. There are multiple tryouts in every state in the country, and although the rosters for the teams haven’t been set, Bailey was selected as a “DIRECT PICK” immediately following the tryout. Bailey will travel to Disney World in Orlando Florida to attend a weeklong event at ESPN Wide World of Sports to compete against some of the best players in the country. Bailey plays travel ball for the Sun Devils 12u. … [Read more...] about Frenzel Going To Florida
BC Strutters Compete
The Bridge City Strutters competed at the American Dance National Competition the weekend of March 19, at the University of North Texas in Denton.BC Strutters Team – first runner-up with four National Champion awards including National Academic Champions with a 3.7 GPA. The Strutter officers won National Champions in extra small category. They earned National Champion status in novelty, modern, and first runner-up in contemporary. The team won National Champion first runner-up with four National Champion awards in prop, kick, modern, novelty, and first runner-up in contemporary. They also … [Read more...] about BC Strutters Compete
CCS Tennis Competes At District
The Community Christian School Varsity Tennis Team faced horrible weather conditions, extra travel days, and endless hours waiting for the rain to stop in order to compete in the TAPPS District tennis tournament held last week in Pasadena, Texas. CCS players who qualified to advance to the TAPPS State Tennis Tournament to be held in Waco on April 12-13 are: Nathan Rose (Boys’ Singles – 4th place), Josh Howard (Boys’ Singles – 5th place – Alternate); Jacob Carter and Skyler Menard (Boys’ Doubles – 4th place); Justine Sylestine and Keleigh Dempsey (Girls’ Doubles – 2nd … [Read more...] about CCS Tennis Competes At District
Bonnie Dailey
Bonnie Dailey, 85, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, April 1, 2016 in her daughter’s home in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Dailey was a native of Commerce, Missouri and a lifelong resident of Orange. She was born on September 14, 1930 to Ollie Turner. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker all of her life. … [Read more...] about Bonnie Dailey
Marker Unveiled Sunday
Pete Frederick and Nova Holts Strickland, natives of Mauriceville, unveiled the new state historical marker honoring the town. Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn, another native, was the master of ceremonies. Nearly 100 people attended the dedication Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Marker Unveiled Sunday
Locals Playing Well At Next Level
Texas relief pitcher Chase Shugart (BC) pitched five innings against Oklahoma this weekend giving up no runs on no hits. He has appeared in 17 games this season, pitching 25 innings with a 3.60 ERA. Teams are hitting .202 against the true freshman. Raven Cole pitched a two-hit shutout and the No. 4 University of North Alabama softball team defeated No. 11 UAH 4-0 on Sunday to win the three-game Gulf South Conference series. With the win, the Lions improve to 37-5 overall and maintain first place in the GSC with a 21-3 league record. Cole, a junior from LCM, went the distance in … [Read more...] about Locals Playing Well At Next Level
Retired Teachers Meet
The members of Orange County Retired Teachers will hold their next meeting on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th ST, Orange, TX. The guest speaker will be Jenny Kaiser, of the Stark Foundation, giving general information and updates about activities at the Stark House, the Stark Museum, and ShangriLa Botanical Gardens. This information will enable members to make summer plans for enjoying these jewels of Orange. Light snacks will be served. … [Read more...] about Retired Teachers Meet
Loretta Johnson Phillips
Loretta Johnson Phillips, 79, of Orange, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange, officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons, Justin Phillips, Lee Phillips, Farrin Lawrence, Garrett Johnson, Taylor Stokey, Mason Paul and Ty Permenter Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the … [Read more...] about Loretta Johnson Phillips
Joyce Ann Judice
Joyce Ann Judice, 76, of Broaddus passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Officiating will be Pastor Daniel Rose of Community Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Judice was born August 17, 1939 in Marksville, LA to Joseph A. and Lessie Ann (Dupree) Dupuy. She worked as a bookkeeper for Community Church in Orange and later in … [Read more...] about Joyce Ann Judice
Rachel Renee Shields
Rachel Renee Shields, 41, of Orange, Texas passed away on March 28, 2016, in Vidor, Texas. Memorial services will be 11:00am, Monday, April 4, at Pinehurst Pentecostal in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Smith. Born in Galveston, Texas, on April 14, 1974, she was the daughter of Roy Roger Brown and Barbara Navarre. She was an avid homemaker with a beautiful soul. She was a loving mother and a wonderful friend who enjoyed sharing her life with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sister, Ruby Sutton and Laurette Brooks; her true love Chad … [Read more...] about Rachel Renee Shields
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