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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Deer vs Car

A man crashed his car into a tree Thursday night trying to avoid a deer that ran across Allie Payne Road. Orange police report that 37-year-old Grady James Briggs Jr. of Orange was taken by Acadian Ambulance Service to Baptist Hospital Orange Emergency Room. The accident happened about 11 p.m. near the intersection of Allie Payne with White Oak Road. Officer Tim Pruitt said Briggs was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on the road. Briggs told Pruitt the deer came from his left, on the south side of the road, and crossed to the north side. Briggs steered his car over into the grass … [Read more...] about Deer vs Car

BCLL Signup

Early Registration set to begin at Bridge City Little League BCLL will be accepting online registration for the Spring 2016 season for boys and girls ages 4-16 for baseball, softball, and challenge leagues beginning on November 1, 2015. Please go to www.bcll.org for more details and to register. An early bird discount of $10 off each child is being offered for those who register before year end. As of 1/1/16, registration will be $100 for first child, $50 for 2nd and 3rd (4th child free). After 1/17/15, a late fee will apply, so register early to save. Season will open the weekend of … [Read more...] about BCLL Signup

Thursday Football

The Bridge City Cardinals traveled to LCM and came away with a hard fought victory. The Cardinals received the opening kickoff and drove the length of the field with Kelly Tiller finishing the drive on a 12 yard run. Caleb DuBois added the two point conversion making the score 8-0. Caleb Honeycutt added a very nice run of 27 yards for a touchdown, with Max Baker adding the two point conversion. Making the score 16-8. The Cardinals would have one last drive in the forth quarter to put the game away. Caleb DuBois snuck in for the final score of the night, and with the conversion being no good, … [Read more...] about Thursday Football

Yes Means Less Taxes

Early voting starts Monday for seven propositions to the Texas Constitution. The first one, if approved, will cut local school taxes for homeowners across the state. The state currently requires public school districts to give a $15,000 exemption for homeowners with a homestead exemption from the local appraisal district. That means a home valued at $100,000 would pay taxes on a value of $85,000. The proposition, which approved by the Texas Legislature in the session earlier this year, will increase the state exemption to $25,000. If it passes, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay … [Read more...] about Yes Means Less Taxes

Mustangs Celebrate Homecoming vs OF

Last week Coach Cornel Thompson challenged his West Orange-Stark Mustangs to put together eight straight quarters of football especially the first half for a game on the road. Coach Thompson gives his evaluation of the Mustangs’ performance at Liberty that most everybody played pretty well and hard in accomplishing his challenge with their four quarters against the Panthers. This week West Orange-Stark will host the Orangefield Bobcats who like the Mustangs are 1-0 in district. Thompson is impressed with the Bobcats’ Slot-T Offense. Thompson says Orangefield does a great job with its … [Read more...] about Mustangs Celebrate Homecoming vs OF

Bobcats Looking For Upset

It came down to the finals seconds last week, but the Orangefield Bobcats won their opening district game against the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. Now the Bobcats will face the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. Orangefield will be playing without two-way starter Wesley Frillou. Coach Josh Smalley knows the competition does not get any tougher than the Mustangs. Smalley points out West Orange-Stark is the preseason pick to win the state championship in Class 4A Division II, and the Mustangs only loss this season was to a school with four times their enrollment. The coach says the Mustangs are athletic … [Read more...] about Bobcats Looking For Upset

First Christian Celebrates 130 Years

A colorful stained-glass window of Jesus with opened arms welcomes people to services at First Christian Church in Orange. But members of the church didn't always have such artwork for worship. Back in 1885, when Orange was a small village and the church organized, members were baptized in the Sabine River. From that simple beginning, First Christian has lasted through storms, wars and even a fire. Today, it is one of the oldest congregations in Orange County and on Sunday, the church will celebrate its 130th anniversary. Worship service will begin at 10 a.m. and a dinner will follow in … [Read more...] about First Christian Celebrates 130 Years

LCMCISD Honor Roll

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Honor Roll, First Six Weeks 2015-2016   Mauriceville Elementary First Grade All A Samuel Aiden Barnes, Christian Rylee Best, Carson Michael Borel, Kendall Jane Braxton, Charles Lynn Brown, Blaine Douglas Chandler, Ethan Tyler Courmier, Keegan Garen Crochet, Jaxon Wade Daigle, Arelly Delafuente, Jace Robert Dillon, Ashtin Hunter Fountain, Emma Lynn Frisbee, Gunner Charles Fry, Brenden Kole Gallier, Nathaniel Lee Grutsch, Katherine Grace Guerra, Rebecka Annette Harris, Riley Nicole Heath, Sophia Grace Hutchison, Addison Grace Jackson, … [Read more...] about LCMCISD Honor Roll

Update on Dollar Tree Fire

Fire fighters from four volunteer departments responded quickly and contained a fire to one store in the Pinehurst shopping center on Strickland Drive Wednesday morning. Pinehurst Fire Chief Shon Branham said the call came in at 7:13 Wednesday morning, and he was on the scene at the Dollar Tree store within five minutes. Branham reported the quick response by first responders was able to contain the fire to the entry area of the Dollar Tree store where there were firebreaks which helped retard the fire before it was able to spread and could have threatened to do serious damage to other stores … [Read more...] about Update on Dollar Tree Fire

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