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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

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

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