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CC Strategic Planning Agreement

The Commissioners Court approved Tuesday entering into an agreement with Strategic Planning and Project Development, Inc. Scott Young representing the legal finance company which has its expertise in dealing with innovative funding for government entities presented the agreement to the Court. Commissioner Jody Crump believes the agreement will benefit the county. Crump advised that the City of Vidor has used innovative funding with its new abatement program to stimulate residential housing construction. He commented with so many vague state laws concerning financing it will help Orange … [Read more...] about CC Strategic Planning Agreement

LCM StuCo Honors Veterans

On Saturday, February 20 members of the LCM HS Student Council and KEY Club traveled to Rest Haven Cemetery in Silsbee, TX and placed headstones for three deceased military veterans to give them the rest in respect they so deserved for their service to our country. When a veteran passes away the VA provides the family with a headstone but the cost to have it set is 100% of the family’s responsibility unless the veteran is buried in a military cemetery. More times than you would think headstones are not placed because families cannot afford to do so or for other reasons. No Stone Left … [Read more...] about LCM StuCo Honors Veterans

Celebrate the 1920s at The W.H. Stark House

1920s Day: It's the Bee's Knees Celebrate the 1920s at The W.H. Stark House! (ORANGE, TX) Travel back in time to the 1920s at The W.H. Stark House on March 5 from 9am-2pm for "1920s Day: It's the Bee's Knees!" Connect the Stark House and W.H. Stark Family to a decade of their history by exploring the art, culture, and economy of the 1920s with hands-on, history based activities and a specialized tour. Learn things like, how much did food cost and what did people earn? Be inspired by 1920s fashion and make a fascinator or a bow tie. Understand the 1920s economy and be able to … [Read more...] about Celebrate the 1920s at The W.H. Stark House

Bears Season Ends 62-49

Foul trouble and poor outside shooting doomed the LCM Bears Tuesday night in a 62-49 bi-district loss to Huffman. It was also the final game as the Bear coach for Darin Harley, who is moving to northeast Texas. The Bears (13-21) had a 26-25 lead at the half, and they kept it close in the third, down 44-41. It was the fourth quarter when Huffman outscored the Bears 18-8 to win by 13. The Falcons were 8-13 from the free throw line in the fourth while LCM did not shoot from the stripe. Keegan Sonnier was LCM's leading scorer with 18 and sophomore Katon Brown added 15. For Huffman (23-10) … [Read more...] about Bears Season Ends 62-49

Drug Bust at 62 & 12

On Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at approximately 4:00PM, Narcotics Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Orange Narcotics division arrested a white female at the intersection of Highway 62 and Highway 12 in Mauriceville, Texas. Investigators observed a white Chevrolet pick-up truck which failed to signal a turn and also drove on the shoulder of the roadway along Highway 62. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection along highway 12 and the driver was identified as Samantha Kaye Thomas, white female, a 21 year old Buna, TX resident. … [Read more...] about Drug Bust at 62 & 12

BC Falls to Coldspring 57-54

The Bridge City Cardinals fell behind in the second quarter after having a 14-9 lead and never could catch up to the Coldspring Trojans, losing 57-54 in bidistrict action at East Chambers High School. BC had three players in double figures with Dane Piper scoring 10 and Graydon Glover and Justyn Romero putting in 12 each. It was Romero's defense that helped keep BC in the game. After the Trojans Trey Cole scored 20 first half points, Coach Larry Sterling assigned Romero to Cole and held him to two buckets and 6 total points in the 3-4 quarter. Coldspring will move on and play … [Read more...] about BC Falls to Coldspring 57-54

Lady Pirates Honored

Congratulations to the following Deweyville Girls Basketball players for their achievements in District 23-AAA: Alahna Apodaca, Sami Burch, and Mallory Hand were selected to the All-District Academic team and the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Honorable Mention team. Sarah Carter and Mallory Hand were selected to the All-District Honorable Mention team. Mallory Dotson was selected to the All-District First team, the All-District Academic team, and the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State 2nd team. top row: L to R Mallory Hand, Alahna … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates Honored

Jerry Wayne Slone

Jerry Wayne Slone, of Deweyville, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his home in Deweyville at the age of 55. Jerry was born on July 27, 1960 in Orange, Texas to Johnnie Mae (Stephens) and Jerry Dean Slone. He had lived in the Deweyville area for the past 43 years, prior in Orange, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Jerry loved to hunt and fish with his boys and his baby girl, work on his tractor, relax on his back porch, and watch his kids and grandkids; that were the pride of his life. Jerry was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend; … [Read more...] about Jerry Wayne Slone

Carl “Glen” Hutson

Carl “Glen” Hutson, age 60, of Hartburg passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Glen was born in Orange, Texas to his parents Essie (Matthews) and Grover Lester Hutson. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, and especially fishing. Above all else, he was a kind man who would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it. Glen was a loving brother and uncle with a large extended family; who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Essie and Grover Hutson; brothers, W.H. Hutson, … [Read more...] about Carl “Glen” Hutson

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