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A&M Scholarships Available

The 2016 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at btrawhon@gmail.com or 409-882-4195.     … [Read more...] about A&M Scholarships Available

Cox Wins At Idylwild

The LCM Lady Bears Golf team wrapped up a windy day of golf by shooting a team total of 396 and placing 2nd overall at the Hardin Jefferson Idlywild Golf tournament. LCM's Lauren Cox and PNG's Karlei Hemler tied for first with a score of 74 (+2). Lauren Cox won the three hole playoff to take the 1st place medalist. PNG's team won 1st place with a team total of 377. … [Read more...] about Cox Wins At Idylwild

Orange Police Weekend Briefs

A thief took advantage of a man defrosting his wife's SUV Friday morning in Greenway Park. Officer Logan Holland with the Orange Police Department reported the man had left the keys in a 2003 blue Ford Expedition as he warmed it up for his wife. When he looked out the window about 7 a.m., he noticed the Expedition was missing. Orange police also made three drug-related arrests during the weekend. Officer Mulhollan reported he went to a reported disturbance at Fifth and Burton streets about 7 p.m. He and Officer Marcus Bernard saw a man known to have two municipal arrest warrants. They … [Read more...] about Orange Police Weekend Briefs

OC Sheriff’s Calls Feb. 2-8

  Orange County Sheriff's Office calls February 2-8 Theft, 7:55 a.m. February 2, 200 block Carla Street in Vidor. Possession of methamphetamine, 1:49 p.m. February 2. Sheriff's narcotics offices bought meth in Vidor. Harassment, 4:02 p.m. February 2, 4200 block LaBouve in Pine Forest. Theft-credit card abuse, 6:59 p.m. February 2, 19600 block Highway 62 South in Orange. Burglary of a habitation, 8:10 p.m. February 2, 800 block Hayes Circle in Vidor. Theft, 7:22 a.m. February 3, 7900 block Highway 12 in Vidor. Theft of livestock, 8:10 a.m. February 3, 7100 block … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s Calls Feb. 2-8

LCM Places Two in TAME

Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville students placed in the recent Texas Alliance of Minority Engineers (TAME) competition. Sophomore Ashley Knight (left) took Second Place in Algebra II, Third Place in Chemistry and Second Place in Group Engineering Design Challenge. Julia Iles, LCM freshman, placed First in Geometry, Second in Biology and Judges Choice in Group Engineering Design Challenge. According to Laura Gestal, the Coach, all students who received finished First in each event, and some who received Second, will go to state. … [Read more...] about LCM Places Two in TAME

Trailblazer Visits BCMS

On February 8, 2016, students at Bridge City Middle School had the opportunity to experience science from one of TAME's traveling Trailblazers. Trailblazers are one-of-a-kind science museums-on-wheels. Exciting, hands-on exhibits teach students about energy, space, weather, biotechnology, and aerodynamics while also introducing them to educational and career opportunities in STEM. Exhibits are mapped to science TEKS for grades 3-8, and teachers receive pre-visit activities and follow-up materials to sustain student interest long after the Trailblazer drives off campus. Each Trailblazer, … [Read more...] about Trailblazer Visits BCMS

Henry Sets New Mark

At the Charlie Thomas Invitational in College Station last weekend, UTA freshman Alexus Henry of Bridge City broke the schools high jump record with a jump of 5-10. The previous standard (5 feet 9 1/2 inches) had stood since 1988, and was the Mavericks' second-oldest record. Henry was a two-time state champ at Bridge City. … [Read more...] about Henry Sets New Mark

Brenda S. Lanzarotto

Brenda S. Lanzarotto, 61, of Orange, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, at her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange with Reverend Rob Tibbitts, pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, officiating. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on November 19, 1954, Brenda was a daughter of James Hooks, Sr. and Winnie Merle (Earl) Hooks. She worked as a home health caregiver providing companionship and care to her patients. She was preceded … [Read more...] about Brenda S. Lanzarotto

James Curtis Laughlin

James Curtis Laughlin, age 70,died January 22, 2016. He was born on 1-6-1946 in Orangefield,Texas to Curtis Laughlin and Eudolie (Dora Lee)Dequeant Laughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Cindy Major and gandsons John James Laughlin, Patrick(Buddy Lee) Wiggins and James Russell (Jimbo) Whitney. He is survived by his wife Linda Lea (Ginger)Werth Laughlin, his sons Curtis Lee Laughlin, Calvin Lewis Laughlin(Cricket), and daughter Candy Morgan (Michael). He is also survived by his sisters Mary Lou Denson, Rita Laughlin and brother Darrell Wayne Laughlin(Cheri). In … [Read more...] about James Curtis Laughlin

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