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Altercation Results In Death

On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 12:18 a.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a disturbance that occurred at a residence in the 9100 block of Stonewood Drive. The caller stated that two male subject were involved in a physical altercation. As Deputies arrived on scene, they observed a male subject, identified as 36 year old Anthony Flores, lying on the floor of the garage.   Another man, identified as 58 year old Juan Juarez Jr. was standing in the garage and told the Deputies that he was involved in a physical altercation with Flores. During the … [Read more...] about Altercation Results In Death

Company Donates To Red Cross

International Paper has authorized a critical community need disaster relief grant to the American Red Cross in response to the recent flooding in the Texas gulf coast region.  Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the global packaging and paper company has18 facilities in Texas with 2,400 employees throughout the state. In addition to the $500,000 grant, IP’s Industrial Packaging business has donated over 50,000 boxes to local food banks and church groups to expedite the distribution of items to those hardest hit by the flooding. "Ensuring the safety of our employees and the welfare of the … [Read more...] about Company Donates To Red Cross

Officials Get Review of Flood Damage

State Senator Robert Nichols was in Orange this week.  Senator Nichols along with Congressman Brian Babin met with officials from the Sabine-Neches Waterway on Wednesday.  Thursday he met at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center to review the recovery from last week’s flooding in Orange and Newton Counties. Currently, the Texas Legislature is in an interim session and is not meeting in Austin.  Nichols said he asked to have Orange County in his Senatorial District 3 and is always working to learn the issues among his constituents.  Nichols indicated redistricting in 2013 included … [Read more...] about Officials Get Review of Flood Damage

Joyce Badeaux Poisel

Joyce Badeaux Poisel, 80, of Orange, passed away on March 26, 2016, at her home in Orange.   Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Sinclair Oubre officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.   Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 5:00 PM with a rosary starting at 7:00 PM, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.   Born in Orange, Texas, on August 29, 1935, she was the daughter of Eddie Badeaux and Elix Hargrave Badeaux. Joyce was a … [Read more...] about Joyce Badeaux Poisel

Vicky Lynn Irons

Vicky Lynn Irons, 44, formerly of Abbeville. Louisiana, passed away on March 26, 2016, at her home in Bridge City.   Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on May 12, 1971, she was the daughter of Joseph Roy Hebert and Wanda Lean Godeaux. She loved Harley-Davidsons, her family, and especially her kids. She liked to listen to country music and will be missed by many.   She is preceded in death by her parents.   She is survived by her children, Jerry Lummus, and Mary Lummus, both of Hartburg, Texas; her sisters, Kitty Hebert of Bridge City, Brenda Hebert of Bridge City, … [Read more...] about Vicky Lynn Irons

Accident Kills BC Man

At approximately 10:30 a.m., there was a one vehicle crash on FM 1006 in Orange County.  The crash occurred in front of the DuPont Plant just one mile South of Orange. A 2000 Toyota pickup truck was southbound on FM 1006.  The driver lost control of the vehicle and travelled off the roadway.  The vehicle rolled over several times before coming to rest off the road. The driver of the Toyota, Brian Wade Nelson (20) of Bridge City, was pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Price.  One of the two passengers, Seth Ervin (20) of Bridge City, was transported by ambulance to Baptist hospital in … [Read more...] about Accident Kills BC Man

Samuel “Mike” Michael Fulkerson

  It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Samuel Michael Fulkerson on March 25, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Mike was born in Alton, Illinois on August 20, 1948 to Emily and Sam Fulkerson who preceded him in death. He was employed and retired from Laclede Steelmill in Alton, Illinois and was a member of the Masonic temple in Bridge City, Texas. He lived most of his life in Hartford, Illinois before moving to Bridge City, Texas. Mike had a larger than life personality and a heart of gold. He was the type of person you’d meet once and become … [Read more...] about Samuel “Mike” Michael Fulkerson

Dotson PR’s At Meet

Mallory Dotson from Deweyville HS recently competed at the Texas Southern Relays at Rice University and at the Victor Lopez Classic Relays also held at Rice University.  She performed well at both meets, throwing a personal best in the discus of 136'8", and the shot put of 39'3.25".     … [Read more...] about Dotson PR’s At Meet

TPWD Changes Length Limit

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today adopted a series of fishing regulation changes affecting bass and catfish in specific fresh waters, and clarifying saltwater length limits on black drum and amberjack, and rules prohibiting snagging of fish with pole-and-line. Among the changes to the 2016-17 Statewide Recreational and Commercial Fishing regulations take effect on September 1, 2016, and include: Modifying harvest regulations for largemouth bass on the Sabine River in Newton and Orange counties, and in Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, and Orange counties. This … [Read more...] about TPWD Changes Length Limit

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