Robert “Bob” McGill, Sr., 78, of Bridge City, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 1. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Second Baptist Church, Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Pallbearers will be Wesley Meeks, Tony Lute, John McDaniel, Patrick McDaniel, Waylon Sharp and Brian Piggott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joran Meeks, Phillip Meeks, Jason … [Read more...] about Robert “Bob” McGill, Sr.
City Purchase Awaits Decision
UPDATE: The Orange County Courthouse will be closed on Friday and 260th State District Judge Buddie Hahn now said he will make his decision by Monday for requested temporary injunction against the city of Orange. Judge Hahn conducted a hearing on the injunction Wednesday and told the two sides he would make a decision by Friday. However, the courthouse will be closed Friday for Texas Independence Day. The issue of whether the city of Orange can abandon historic downtown and buy a commercial bank building is a legal matter that City Attorney John Cash Smith said hinges on the … [Read more...] about City Purchase Awaits Decision
Orange EDC Discusses Ideas
Orange should stop focusing on tourism and concentrate on industry, according to some of the board members of the City of Orange Economic Development Corporation board of directors. "I don't believe we're a tourist destination," said David Meaux. He said the city needs to "build an industrial plan and let "quality of life follow that." City Councilor Pat Pullen commented “we’re not known for nothing.” The corporation board of directors and members of the city council met in a workshop Tuesday morning with consultant John Johnson, a vice president with Griffith, Moseley and Johnson of Port … [Read more...] about Orange EDC Discusses Ideas
Petroski, BC Golf Playing Well
Bridge City competed at the Nederland Invitational at Brentwood, Thursday, Feb. 25th. Skylar Petroski shot a 71 to take the 1st place medalist award. The team finished 2nd with a 331, behind Lumberton. Tuesday, March 1st, Bridge City competed at the Huffman Invitational at Red Wold Golf Resort in Huffman, Texas. Skylar Petroski shot a 74 to win the 1st Place medalist award. The Team finished 3rd with a 340, behind Huffman (332), and Atascosita (339) Team Members include, Seniors Conner Guillotte, Justin Smith, and Ashton Grant, along with Sophomore Blaze Montagne. Other tournament … [Read more...] about Petroski, BC Golf Playing Well
Board Member Withdraws From Election
WOCCISD School Board Trustee Bryan Thomas “Chop” Muhammad will not seek reelection to his at-large position in May. He has withdrawn from the election after filing to run just minutes before the filing deadline Feb. 19 Five individuals remain on the ballot for three at-large positions: Tony Dallas, Demetrius Hunter, Ricky Jacobs, Bonnie Moses, and Linda Platt-Bryant (incumbent). Incumbent Rev. Hardy O’Neal is also not seeking reelection. … [Read more...] about Board Member Withdraws From Election
St. Mary Basketball
St. Mary Catholic School is proud to announce that the boys basketball players ended the season tying for second place in our division. The boys worked really hard and gave it their all each game. The players were recognized at morning announcement in front of the entire staff and students. The players are coached by Mr. Shane Johns. Pictured: Left to right: Brady Anderson; Dayne Seay; Adian McAllister; Mathew Erb; Peyton McKee; Coach Shane Johns; Chris Braquet; Tiger Carpenter; Coy Darby; Adrian Willingham; Zach Keseg; Bryce McAllister; Jaggar McCollum; Thomas Abshire. … [Read more...] about St. Mary Basketball
Shugart Gets First Win
On Tuesday night in San Marcos, Texas Baseball used a six-run 11th inning to boost itself to a 10-4 win over Texas State. The extra-inning victory is the Longhorns' first in three tries this season and is Texas' 23rd consecutive win over the Bobcats. After seeing the Texas lead slip in the eighth, freshman Chase Shugart (1-0) came on to pitch for the Longhorns and worked himself in an out of a bases-loaded jam. Shugart then shut the Bobcats down in the 10th before the Texas offense took over. Shugart faced 9 batters in two innings. He gave up no runs on 2 hits with 2 K's and one walk. … [Read more...] about Shugart Gets First Win
Tuesday Scores
Playoff Basketball Silsbee 97 Sterling 69 EChambers 75 Buna 48 Kountze 88 Hempstead 73 Ozen 96 FB Marshall 85 Softball Hardin 4 Orangefield 1 Nederland 15 Vidor 0 Soccer LCM 5 HFannett 1 LCM girls 2 HF 3 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Scores
Primary Election Totals
Orange County Sheriff (early-total) Merritt-i 5633 11,173 Smith 1249 3067 Comm. Prec. 1 (early-total) Runoff Hinote 138 266 Zimmerman 223 527 Peabody 128 305 Manshack 391 828 Trahan 477 1046 Comm. Prec. 3 (early-total) Banken-i 777 1699 Gothia 853 2069 County Clerk (early-total) Robertson-I 3173 6845 Williams 3106 5936 Tax Assess. Collector (early-total) Meaux 3121 6932 Fisher 3707 7099 Constable Prec. … [Read more...] about Primary Election Totals
Fillyaw Wins In Newton Co.
Former Orange County Economic Development Coordinator Bobby Fillyaw is one step closer to becoming Newton County Judge. Tuesday Fillyaw got the most votes (708) but will face Paul Price (435) in a runoff. The winner will face Democrat Leonard Powell in November. Fillyaw moved back to Newton Co. after 10 years in Orange County. Newton Co. Sheriff Eddie Shannon, an Orange County native, lost to Cynthia Hall (822-646) but because of a third candidate, he will face Hall in a runoff. The winner will face former Jasper Co. Sheriff Billy Rowles in November. … [Read more...] about Fillyaw Wins In Newton Co.
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