The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced their Students of the Month. From Orangefield High School meet Alora Scogin. Scogin was presented her certificate by Ambassador Beverly Perry at the Chamber’s October Networking Coffee on October 13th hosted by The Classy Peacock. Alora Scogin, is the daughter of Jeffery and Ozhny Scogin. She is ranked 19 out of 121 and has a GPA of 3.83. Alora’s awards and honors include: • Honor Roll 2012 to present • National Honor Society • Received numerous “Big O” awards • All Star Cast Award for UIL One Act Play • Highest average in Cosmetology … [Read more...] about BC Chamber Students of the Month
Commissioners Meet
The Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a new chip spreader for the Road and Bridge Department Tuesday. Commissioner Jody Crump questioned County Engineer Clark Slacum if his department’s current chip spreader which is 13 years old could make it another year. Slacum replied that the current machine has several parts that are old, patched together, and susceptible to breaking down which can stop any road resurfacing that is being done. Crump asked what would be done with the current chip spreader when the new one is purchased, and Slacum said that it will be repaired even more during … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meet
Deweyville vs Garrison
A pivotal district game will be played this Friday night at Pirate Stadium in Deweyville. Coach Lance Dale says the Garrison Bulldogs run a multiple offense that his Pirates must slow down. Dale indicates the Bulldogs like to use a Double Slot Offense with one back out of which they run counters, wing back traps, tosses, and they will throw the football. Terrance Dove wears number 5 for Garrison at running back and is fast. Number 25 for the Bulldogs is Rusty Secrest who is good at his wide receiver position. Dale promises the Pirates will get after them Friday night. Deweyville’s offensive … [Read more...] about Deweyville vs Garrison
WO, VanMeter Honored
West Orange City Secretary Theresa Van Meter accepted Monday evening an award for the city’s excellence in financial recordkeeping and reporting. Jerry Dale, the interim finance director for the City of Port Arthur, presented the Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association to Van Meter. She thanked him for the award and credited Ramona Block for her outstanding support in the West Orange city hall. Mayor Roy McDonald recognized both Van Meter and Block for their stellar work in the handling of the finances for the City of West Orange and reporting it in all … [Read more...] about WO, VanMeter Honored
VHS Presents Play
Looking Back
Looking Back by Margaret Toal Orange County has some ghost stories but no enduring ghost legend like Sarah Jane Road near Port Neches. Halloween season is here, so it's time to bring out the spooky tales. I always say 'there's no scientific proof of ghosts.' The definition of 'ghost' is a spirit of a dead person. I haven't seen one, and don't want to. However, I enjoy a good story. One story is 'blood road.' If I recall correctly, a pool of blood would appear on Childers Road out by the Port of Orange. The appearance came at night. I need some help getting this one straight. Someone help … [Read more...] about Looking Back
State Rep Opens Office
State Representative Dade Phelan officially opened his district office Monday in Mauriceville with a good crowd of local leaders to celebrate the opening of the office on Highway 62. Phelan a real estate developer in Beaumont is a Republican in District 21 of the Texas Legislature which includes Orange County. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the office of County Commissioner Barry Burton and was formerly the office of State Representative Mike “Tuffy” Hamilton and before that was occupied by State Representative Ron Lewis. … [Read more...] about State Rep Opens Office
Orange Crime Over the Weekend
Law officers from several agencies went to the Dollar General store on 16th Street across from the Sonic Drive-In Monday morning. Store personnel suspected a robber might be outside and called the Orange Police Department a few minutes before 9 a.m. Detective Captain Cliff Hargrave said a clerk saw a man peeking around a corner and he looked like he had his face covered. Orange patrol officers, Orange County sheriff's deputies and a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper searched the area but did not see anyone suspicious. Personnel at the La Quinta Inn on Highway 62 South … [Read more...] about Orange Crime Over the Weekend
LCM Class of 76
The LCM Class of 1976 is hosting a "Remembering Rick Smith Re-Union" to honor and celebrate the life of Rick who passed away Oct 5th after losing his battle to cancer. It will be held at the Capistrano Club in Orange. Saturday, October 17th from 6:30pm until 11:00pm. Former coaches, teammates, teachers, and all are welcome to attend. Classmates are encouraged to bring all photos to share. And a donation jar will be set up for anyone wishing to make a donation to a cancer charity in Rick's name. Also, a memory box will be there for those that would like to share a favorite memory of Rick. If … [Read more...] about LCM Class of 76
Orange Man Killed On I-10
At approximately 12:40am on Friday, October 9, 2015, there was an auto-pedestrian crash in the eastbound traffic lanes of Interstate 10 near mile marker 877 in Orange County. There is very limited information on this crash; however, Troopers were able to ascertain that a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of Interstate 10 near mile marker 877. Troopers suspect that the pedestrian may have been lying in the inside lane or had fallen down in the inside lane of Interstate 10 when he was run over and killed by the unidentified vehicle. The vehicle that ran over the pedestrian … [Read more...] about Orange Man Killed On I-10
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