A new name will be installed on Chemical Row in Orange. The "Lanxess" sign will be replaced with Arlanxeo in April after federal authorities have approved a joint venture by Lanxess and Saudi Aramco. According to a media release, the name change will begin April 1. In September last year, Lanxess and the Aramco signed an agreement to create a multi-billion joint venture. The venture is a 50-50 agreement, according to the media release. Aramco is a state-owned company of Saudi Arabia and Lanxess is based in Germany. "Under its new name, Arlanxeo will build on the customer focus, recognition … [Read more...] about Lanxess Changes Name
Chase Ends With Arrest
The driver of a pickup truck that led police on a high-speed chase from Orange to Bridge City had to be subdued with a Taser shock gun early Thursday morning. Orange police report the Dodge Ram pickup hit a Dodge Avenger sedan on MacArthur Drive. Officer L.T. Holland with the Orange Police Department reported he was in his patrol car in the parking lot of a business in the 2300 block of MacArthur Drive at 1:26 a.m. Thursday. He heard tires squealing and saw a pickup truck slide to a stop. The front of the truck was facing north on the highway which runs east to west. Officer Holland said he … [Read more...] about Chase Ends With Arrest
Wynne Edith (Punk) Toney Winner
Wynne Edith (Punk) Toney Winner ended her earthly journey in College Station, TX on February 16, 2016. Born April 17, 1929, the youngest child of David Milton (Pop) Toney and Bessie Myrtle (Aunt Bess) Robison Toney, Punk was the consummate Orangeite, living her entire life in Orange, Texas, a city that was near and dear to her heart. Delivered by Dr. Wynne Pearce, Pop and Bessie honored the doctor and his wife, Edith by naming her after them. Her beloved Grandchildren, and the community who adored her, came to know her as “Boom Ma”, a moniker as unique and joyful as she was herself. Punk … [Read more...] about Wynne Edith (Punk) Toney Winner
Lenten Lunch
Faith United Methodist Church to host Lenten Lunch Speaker Series and a devotional time each Wednesday during Lent. A light lunch will be served. Join us from noon to 1:00 pm on February 24, March 2, 9, and 16th. Faith UMC is located at 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange. For more information call 886-1291 Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. … [Read more...] about Lenten Lunch
Friday Basketball Scores
LCM 55 K.Brown 16-13reb; Sonnier 11; Daspit and Simmons 10 WOS 43 Miller 17 Bidistrict Playoffs: Tuesday BC will play Coldspring at 6pm, followed by LCM vs Huffman from East Chambers HS. Both games on KOGT Radio. Second Round Wheatley 53 LCM 51 Second Round Navasota 65 Orangefield 19 … [Read more...] about Friday Basketball Scores
Ragsdale Has Great Day
The Lamar softball team is hosting its first tournament in their new stadium. Friday they defeated Incarnate Word 8-3 and Northern Colorado 6-0. In the two games the left fielding, left hitting Ragsdale went 4 for 6 with 3 RBI's and 3 runs scored. Through seven games she leads the Cardinals (5-2) with a .500 batting average. … [Read more...] about Ragsdale Has Great Day
Shugart Sees Action
True freshman Chase Shugart of Bridge City got to see action in the Texas Longhorns season opener Friday. Shugart threw two innings of scoreless relief but the Horns lost to UNLV 4-3 in 12 innings. He faced nine batters and threw 35 pitches, giving up no runs on no hits, with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. … [Read more...] about Shugart Sees Action
Harry “Ted” Shensky
Harry “Ted” Shensky, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2016, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on August 19, 1929, he was the son of Harry Oswald Shensky and Alice M. Mullens. Ted worked as a seaman for Keystone Shipping Company for 38 years and was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Glenn Shensky; … [Read more...] about Harry “Ted” Shensky
BC Girl Power Wins Again
Last night, the Bridge City Powerlifting Team participated in the Lumberton Invitational Meet. It was yet another victory for the Lady Cardinals by placing first and the boys placed third. Individual results are as follows: On the girls' side: Sophomore, Shania Dies placed first in her weight class, by lifting a total weight of 550 pounds. Junior, Tina Radinovic placed 4th in her weight class, by lifting a total weight of 455 pounds. Junior, Me Visesio placed fourth in her weight class, by lifting a total weight of 660 pounds. Junior, Carlee Dearing placed first in her weight class, … [Read more...] about BC Girl Power Wins Again
OF Girls Win Bobcat Inv.
The Orangefield Bobcats hosted the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday night and came away with many awards. The girls team came walked away with the 1st place team trophy and the following lifters finished with Gold Medals: Krista Wheeler (580lbs), Skylar Hamons (740lbs.), Julia Droll (585lbs.), and Kaitlin Gordon (610 lbs.). The following lifters also placed: Madison Taylor, Brooke Morphew, and Kayla Gordon. Outstanding lifter on the Heavy Platform went to Skylar Hamons. The boys team also competed and the following lifters received gold medals: Josh Pennington (675lbs.), Austin Moore … [Read more...] about OF Girls Win Bobcat Inv.
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