Stephanie Meeuwsen had three hits to lead a 12-hit Lamar University attack as the Cardinals extended their winning streak to five games with an 8-3 win over host Abilene Christian in a Southland Conference softball game Friday night. The Cardinals (15-9 overall, 3-1 Southland) reached double digits in the hits category for the fourth straight game. LU improved its conference-leading team batting average to .333 for the season LU took control of the game early, taking a 2-0 lead in the second inning on Baylie Comeaux’s (LCM) RBI double and Meeuwsen’s run-scoring single. The Cardinals then … [Read more...] about Lady Cards Win Fifth Straight
Annual St. Joseph Altar
Rosalie Clark has a schedule to follow for putting on the annual St. Joseph Altar and she wasn't going to let something like an epic flood stop her. "I kept telling the water 'you WILL go away.'" St. Mary's Catholic Church will hold its 17th annual St. Joseph Altar service and feast on Saturday because the water went away. Well, almost. On Friday, two streets along the block of the church campus were still full of curb-to-curb water. On Wednesday, the water rose to the steps of the sanctuary in the Old Orange Historic District. Because of the Sabine River flooding, the church is extending a … [Read more...] about Annual St. Joseph Altar
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LSCO Students Return Wednesday
Receding flood waters have allowed Lamar State College – Orange personnel to do a preliminary assessment of damage to the campus. Both the Wilson Building and the Green Avenue Building were flooded. Water reached a depth of 10” in the Green Avenue Building and 3” in the Wilson Building. Both buildings will need drywall repair and flooring replacement. Classes at Lamar State College – Orange will not resume until Wednesday, March 23. Students were originally scheduled to return from Spring Break on March 21 but that date has been moved back to accommodate road closures and to prepare … [Read more...] about LSCO Students Return Wednesday
Captain James A. Parkhurst
Captain James A. Parkhurst, 89, lifelong resident of Orange passed away at his home Thursday, March 17, 2016. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. A visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Mr. Parkhurst was born December 25, 1926 in Orange to Fred Elmer and Katie (Soileau) Parkhurst. He retired from Gulf Oil after 33 years of service where he was the captain of an oil tanker. … [Read more...] about Captain James A. Parkhurst
Pinehurst Evacuation Order Lifted
Effective Friday, 3/18/2016 at 9:00 a.m. the mandatory evacuation order for the City of Pinehurst has been lifted. Repeat. The mandatory evacuation order for the City of Pinehurst has been lifted. Residents may return to their homes and businesses may resume normal operation. … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Evacuation Order Lifted
Lottie Leona Gentry McLaughlin Dodson
Lottie Leona Gentry McLaughlin Dodson, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Born on February 25, 1921, she was the daughter of Jesse Gentry and Cora Leona Smith. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. Lottie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifton Dodson; and 12 … [Read more...] about Lottie Leona Gentry McLaughlin Dodson
Thursday Wrap-Up
Hogs and a dog were involved in the biggest stories Thursday in the parts of flooded Orange County. The Beaumont Police Department brought a K-9 to search a flooded wooded area for a man who escaped after being arrested. The man ran off into a section of flood woods west of Highway 87 near Bear Path. The incident started at 6:52 a.m. when local authorities got a call from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office that they were pursuing a car thief from Newton County. Department of Public Safety troopers set out spike strips to stop the 2001 Mazda that had been stolen. The driver of the car … [Read more...] about Thursday Wrap-Up
Homeowner Protects With Machete
A burglar was critically injured Tuesday night by a resident who attacked him with a machete, according to Orange police. A police report said officers were called about 10 p.m. to a disturbance at a house on Lutcher Street, which in the subdivision by Sunset Park. The subdivision is on the west side of the railroad tracks. The opposite side has been under mandatory evacuation since Monday night. The 54-year-old homeowner and a 31-year-old man got into a fight as the homeowner tried to protect himself and his property, police said in a media release. The 31-year-old has been identified as … [Read more...] about Homeowner Protects With Machete
Cards Golf Wins At Warren
On Tuesday, March 15, Bridge City took 1st place in the Warren Invitational at Wildwood, shooting a 339. Individual scores include: S. Petroski, 82, B. Montagne, 82, J. Smith, 86, and C. Guilotte, 89. Petroski defeated teammate B. Montagne and Hardin Jefferson's No. 1 player in a 5 hole playoff to determine the 2nd place … [Read more...] about Cards Golf Wins At Warren
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