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
Bobcat Track At Silsbee
The Orangefield boy's track team competed at the Silsbee relays on Thursday. Top performers were: Tyler Jenkins - Pole Vault 1st place Dylan Westbrook - 100m and 200m 3rd place Payton Lathrop, Ryan Deutsch, Matthew Watkins, Chase Furlough - 4x400 relay 3rd place Drew Worthy - 800m 4th place Zach Patronis - 400m 4th place Lane Rach - 110 Hurdles 4 th place The Bobcats will compete next week at the LCM relays. … [Read more...] about Bobcat Track At Silsbee
Cards Pluck Hawks
The Lady Cardinals beat Hardin Jefferson Friday 4-2. Kassidy Wilbur received the win on the mound with seven strike outs and she also hit a HR. Hannah Carpenter went 2-4, Caitlin Denison went 3-3 with an RBI, Meagan Sourdellia went 1-3 also with an RBI. … [Read more...] about Cards Pluck Hawks
Shane Austin Cooper
Shane Austin Cooper, 39, of Orange, passed away on March 24, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be 4:00p.m., Tuesday, March 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be at 3:00p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 29, 1976, he was the son of Trent Austin Cooper and Vickie Lanell Cooper (Richard). He enjoyed spending time fishing at the lake and working on cars. He loved playing with his dog Ryley. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal … [Read more...] about Shane Austin Cooper
Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt
9-month-old Auriellah Lewis won her first bicycle Friday when she picked up an Easter egg with a winning slip. Children, parents, grandparents and friends gathered Friday morning at the Riverfront Pavilion to participate in the city of Orange's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Members of the Lions Club grilled and served free hot dogs. Children also got to play games, see animals in a petting zoo and take rides in a horse-drawn wagon. The WOS baseball team volunteered on their day off from school to help with the kids. McDonald Baptist Church will host their annual Easter egg hunt and FREE community … [Read more...] about Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt
Boil Water Notice in Mauriceville
Disaster Assistance
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team is coordinating flood relief efforts through area Churches of Christ and the relief effort is being staged out of the 9th and Elm Church of Christ located at 501 9th St. in Orange. Beginning 9 am Friday March 25th, the 9th and Elm Church of Christ will be taking applications for those who need physical help cleaning and/or rebuilding their homes. Those without insurance or were under insured should come by today. Food, Cleaning Supplies, Personal Care Items, Blankets, Baby Items, etc. are being distributed from the Church Building as … [Read more...] about Disaster Assistance
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