Most of the friendly human faces seen at Shangri La Gardens are volunteers. Thursday afternoon the Stark Foundation honored them with the unveiling of a special wall sign paying tribute to those who serve. Katie Krantz, volunteer coordinator, said more than 128,000 hours have been provided by volunteers. "One of the main compliments we get (from visitors) is it feels like family," she said. The volunteers give that friendly atmosphere. Walter Riedel, president and CEO of the Stark Foundation, which owns and operates Shangri La, told the group "Volunteering is the heart of our success." The … [Read more...] about Shangri La Recognizes Volunteers
Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
LCM Coach Steve Griffith poses with former player Clayton Ehlert who is now an assistant at Navasota High. LCM beat the Rattlers 5-4 at the Groesbeck Tournament as Truman Franklin had the game winning hit and Ryan Martin was the winning pitcher. The Bears also defeated Madisonville 10-7. Mitchell Lee hit a 3 run homer in the 5th and Christian Fusilier was the winning pitcher. Bridge City is playing in the Cameron Yoe Tournament and beat Rogers 7-1 behind the pitching of Kyle Bergeron. WOS beat Irving in a tie breaker 3-3 and lost to Colleyville Covenant 5-3 in the Sunnyvale … [Read more...] about Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
Hornets Make Donation
St. Mary Catholic School classes participated in celebrating the 100th day of school. Each class chose an organization to donate items to. The goal for each class was to collect 100 of the chosen items. First grade chose to donate baby item to the Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room is to provide necessary items for children that are taken from their home without their clothes, diapers, toothbrush, etc. First grade exceeded their goal of 100 items and presented their items to Susan Frieberg who is a volunteer for the Rainbow Room. Pictured: Susan Frieberg, first graders and teacher … [Read more...] about Hornets Make Donation
Elections Cancelled in WO and PH
Filing for the May municipal elections in Pinehurst and West Orange has ended. Both cities had three positions on the May 7 ballot. Pinehurst City Administrator Robbie Hood said with incumbent Alderman Mike Anderson withdrawing recently from the election there is no need for the election in Pinehurst. Hood indicated the city council will take action at its next meeting March 8 to cancel that election. Anderson withdrew because he plans to spend more time travelling with his band of musicians and did not want to miss several city council meetings. That leaves incumbent John … [Read more...] about Elections Cancelled in WO and PH
Bridge Change Postponed
The lane change for the Rainbow Bridge that was supposed to start Friday, Feb. 26 has now been postponed to March 7 according to TxDOT. … [Read more...] about Bridge Change Postponed
BC Baseball Preview
The Bridge City Cardinals have lost six starters from last year’s district championship team. Coach Chad Landry does have some players back to lead the Cardinals in their efforts to capture another district title. Six spots in the starting lineup need to be filled for the Cardinals. Landry does have some positions already penciled in on the lineup card. Justyn Romero a sophomore will start in centerfield and in the leadoff position. The coach thinks he will be a good one. Coming back is Kyle Bergeron who is strong on the mound and in the field. Bradley Thibodaux has second base for the … [Read more...] about BC Baseball Preview
BC Cardinals Softball Preview
The defending district champions are the Bridge City Lady Cardinals. Coming to Bridge City to take over as head coach is Kayla Gallardo who was the assistant coach at Orangefield. Coach Gallardo has four returning seniors from last year’s team. To fill in the holes caused by graduation Gallardo has some good young ladies to play. Kassidy Wilbur is back as the starter in the circle for the Lady Cardinals which will be a strong benefit. Gallardo has three freshmen Abby Anderson, Caitlin Denison, and Peyton Trapp that have found spots on the varsity this season. Trapp will help out with … [Read more...] about BC Cardinals Softball Preview
Rollover Accident Kills BC Man
On February 25, at 1:19 AM, officers with the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to the 6600 blk of N Lutcher, in reference to a roll over accident. Upon arrival and investigation it was determined that a red 2003 Dodge pickup, driven by 51 year old, Roy Arthur Allen of Bridge City, was traveling west bound when he lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway causing his vehicle to turn over. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn. The accident is still under investigation by the Orange Police Department. … [Read more...] about Rollover Accident Kills BC Man
Man In Bike Accident Dies from Injuries
The bicyclist who was hit by an Orange Police Department patrol vehicle early Tuesday morning has died of his injuries at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 19-year-old Devon Lynch Lestage was riding the bike on the eastbound Interstate 10 access road near Adam's Bayou when he was struck about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the collision because it involved an Orange police officer. Trooper Stephanie Davis said Lestage was riding the bike facing the oncoming traffic. Witnesses said he did not have lights on the front of the bike. Officer Brian … [Read more...] about Man In Bike Accident Dies from Injuries
Two Help Baylor Basketball
Natalee Smith of Orangefield and Emily Williamson from Silsbee were chosen to be ball girls for the Baylor Lady Bears in their game against Iowa State. The girls had attended a camp with about 1,000 other girls over the summer and about 200 girls were given an application to apply for ball girl with 100 chosen. Natalee is the daughter of Jack and Nitia and Emily is the daughter of Kali and John. … [Read more...] about Two Help Baylor Basketball
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