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BC equals Ball Control

The road to the post season for the Bridge City Cardinals took a detour last week at Jasper as the Bulldogs pulled out a heart stopping 48-47 comeback win against the Cardinals. Bridge City Coach Dwayne DuBois believes the Cardinals will comeback from the loss, and they must do it quickly with the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears the opponent this Friday. DuBois recognizes that LC-M has some explosive backs in Sam King, Chris Winters, and J’Lon Douglas. Even with their starting quarterback Beau Bickham out with an injury the Bears used Paul Joubert and still scored over 50 points which … [Read more...] about BC equals Ball Control

Tournament Results

Newly‐formed GetDaNet Fishing Club held it first tournament  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Toledo Bend Reservoir.  A heavy  cloud cover and a front line to the east threatened rain, but blew  away to the west quickly.  Despite an east wind, the weather  turned out beautiful for a day on the water; but the early front  wreaked havoc on some of the fishing efforts.  An early‐morning  bite near the bank on creature baits and Senkos was reported by  anglers that targeted Indian Creek.  Other anglers reported  spending time on the flats in Six Mile and Sandy Creek, which  … [Read more...] about Tournament Results

24-4A / 22-5A Cross Country Meet

Monday, Oct. 19, Claiborne Park in Vidor Meet Schedule 7:30am Park Opens.  Check in.  Course Inspection. 8:30am 4A Varsity Boys  5000 meters 9:00am 5A Varsity Boys  5000 meters 9:30am 4A Varsity Girls  2 miles 10:00am 5A Varsity Girls  5000 meters 10:30am 4A / 5A JV Boys *  5000 meters 11:00am 4A / 5A JV Girls *  2 miles In both of these races, the two districts will run together, but finish into separate chutes.     … [Read more...] about 24-4A / 22-5A Cross Country Meet

John Rufus Ardoin Jr

John Rufus Ardoin Jr., 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2015, at his home. A memorial gathering will be 3:00p.m-6:00p.m, Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 5105 Westmore Ave, in Orange Texas 77630. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 22, 1957, he was the son of John Rufus Ardoin, Sr. and Caroline (Mannelli) Tarver. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Caroline and Elbert Tarver; and his father, John Rufus Ardoin, Sr. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Ardoin; children, John … [Read more...] about John Rufus Ardoin Jr

Michael Harlan Knox

Michael Harlan Knox, 69, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mike was born on April 8, 1946 in Livingston, Texas to parents Iva Agnes (Kee) and Harlan Lee Knox. He had lived in the Orange area for 55 plus years and was a member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Mike had worked at Lamar University of Orange as a Head Security Guard for many years. Mike was an avid football fan of the Longhorns, West Orange Stark, Orangefield and Deweyville football teams. Mike was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be missed … [Read more...] about Michael Harlan Knox

BC Library Donates

Stephanie Sonnier  (pictured on left) from Complete Staffing, is picking up the donations from K’Lynn Ess, children’s librarian. The donations were collected from generous patrons of the Bridge City Public Library and will be sent to the Girl’s Haven in Beaumont. The library is pleased with the response and thanks everyone who participated. … [Read more...] about BC Library Donates

Fire Wednesday Morning

A fire broke out in the ceiling of the Dollar Tree store in a Pinehurst shopping center Wednesday morning. It was reported a few minutes after 7 a.m. The Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department kept the fire to the store, though some damage is at the adjacent H&R Block office. Damage hasn't been determined at the adjacent Chinese buffet. J.Scott's Aflorist had smoke inside and firefighters put up a fan to blow out the smoke. Owner Scott Hasty by 8:15 a.m. had not been able to determine damage. Mathew's Jewelry owner Stan Mathews said firefighters reported he did not receive smoke damage. … [Read more...] about Fire Wednesday Morning

Honoring Principals

October in National Principals Month and we recognize and salute our area principals!   Orangefield OFHS- Benjamin Peddy OFJH- Preston Clark OFE- Zach Quinn   West Orange-Stark WOSHS- Rod Anderson WOSMS- Anthony Moten WOSE- Glenetta Henley NELC- Sherry Hardin WOS Alt-Beverly Robinson Bridge City BCHS-Elisha Bell BCMS- Lydia Gonzales BCI- Tara Fountain BCE- Norman Gaspard St. Mary- Donna Darby Community- Laurie Beard Deweyville JH&HS- Brad Haeggquist Deweyville Elem- LaJuan Addison Little Cypress-Mauriceville LCMHS- Terri Estes LCJH- … [Read more...] about Honoring Principals

Orange Eyeing Improvements

Sunset Park on 16th Street will be getting new playground equipment. Orange City Council Tuesday approved spending $41,000 for the items from PlayPower LT Farmington. Public Works Director Jim Wolf said the playground will be similar to the one by the Shangri La parking lot on Twentieth Street. The council approved several large purchases that were included in the new budget year, which started October 1. Money for the Sunset Park playground is coming from federal Community Development Block Grants because the park is in a low-income area. The city is also planning a small skate park at the … [Read more...] about Orange Eyeing Improvements

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