A 23-year-old woman was arrested for strong-arm robbery after she complained to a store clerk about 8-liner machines and then took money. She told police the clerk grabbed her and she hit him to get him off of her. Police went to the Honey Stop at 1012 W. Park Avenue at 11:48 Sunday night after a 9-1-1 call. Officer J.E. Roy reported that when he arrived, the woman was locked inside the store. According to Officer Roy's report, the woman was upset because an 8-liner machine, similar to a slot machine, took her money. She complained to the clerk. The woman told Roy the clerk became rude … [Read more...] about Woman Steals Money
OC Energy Efficiency Program approved
The Commissioners Court approved entering into an energy efficiency agreement with Way Company during its meeting Monday afternoon. Way Company based out of Vidor was awarded the agreement over Schneider Electric with offices worldwide because Way is local and would hire local people to work in the program. The Commissioners discussed the county policy during a workshop Monday morning which allows employees working for the county to voluntarily terminate their employment with the county and then rescind that decision. During the afternoon meeting the Court voted 4 to 1 to amend the policy … [Read more...] about OC Energy Efficiency Program approved
Ronda Lea Cormier
Ronda Lea Cormier, 51 of Bridge City, passed from this life on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Bridge City. Born on December 4, 1963 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Walter King Schexnyder and Elaine (Monceaux) Schexnyder, she was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas and she worked as a caregiver. Ronda was of the Christian faith and she will be fondly remembered by her family for her sense of humor, her creativity and artistic ability, her desire to help others in putting their needs first and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Ronda also enjoyed going fishing, … [Read more...] about Ronda Lea Cormier
Rubin Jerrel Huff, Sr
Rubin Jerrel Huff, Sr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his residence in Deweyville, Texas surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Newton High and was voted as "Most Handsome" during his Senior year. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and sang in the choir. He served his country in the United States Army. He was the son of the late Willie Dale Huff and Bulah Bea Huff. He is survived by his children, Robert Daugherty, Mary Singleton , and Rhenda Edwards and husband, Freddie all of Deweyville, Tx., Geraldine Steadham and husband, Ray of Starks, … [Read more...] about Rubin Jerrel Huff, Sr
Commander Robert Bruce Hinds
Commander Robert Bruce Hinds, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy (retired) reported to the Staff of the Supreme Commander on September 14, 2015, for his final assignment. Bob, as he preferred to be called, was born September 14, 1930, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was the oldest of three sons born to James Robert and Agnes May (Turner) Hinds. In the early 1930’s Bob and his mother lived with his grandfather, Daniel Turner, who was homesteading in the Brigham, New Mexico area before returning to Wichita Falls. He attended public school in Wichita Falls, Fort Worth and Lubbock before … [Read more...] about Commander Robert Bruce Hinds
Stephen “Hillbilly” Austin
Stephen “Hillbilly” Austin, 59, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2015, at his home. A Military Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Outlaw Bible Church, 2005 FM 408. Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Liberty, Texas, on July 20, 1956, he was the son of Roy Austin and Helen Nickerson Desidare. Hillbilly was a loving husband, father, and step-father. He loved riding his motorcycles, “being in the wind” as he called it. He loved his 9 dogs dearly, they were a comfort for him towards the … [Read more...] about Stephen “Hillbilly” Austin
Doris Ann James
Doris Ann James, 90, of Orange, passed from this life on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born on August 27, 1925 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the next to the oldest of six children to her parents, Rufus Theron Lollar and Ruby Pearl (Olive) Lollar, she was a longtime resident of Orange and she had worked as a nurse’s aide in the healthcare industry. In her previous years, Doris enjoyed doing yard work. Her family will most fondly remember her for being there taking care of her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Doris is preceded in death by her … [Read more...] about Doris Ann James
Manuel Special Team POTW
Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week is kicker Trent Manuel of McNeese State State. Manuel, a redshirt freshman from Little Cypress-Mauriceville, went a perfect 4-for-4 on point-after attempts in the collegiate debut. Manuel also connected on field goals from 20 and 22 yards in the Cowboys' 43-6 season-opening win over Incarnate Word. Manuel accounted for 10 of McNeese's points in the game. … [Read more...] about Manuel Special Team POTW
ESD #4 Has New Fire Chief
The board of the Orange County Emergency Services District No. 4 has named James Journeay as interim fire chief after demoting the previous chief. The ESD No. 4 serves the Mauriceville and McLewis communities. Board President Spencer Fuss said the two communities once had two separate fire departments. More than two years ago, the ESD board combined the two departments and the ESD now has a North Station and a South Station. When the two fire departments combined, the board named David Roberts, who had been chief of the McLewis Volunteer Fire Department, as chief of the new … [Read more...] about ESD #4 Has New Fire Chief
OC Sheriff’s Office Calls Sept. 1-7
Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls Sept. 1-7 Theft, 8:07 a.m. September 1, 4100 block Hoo Hoo Road in Orange. Assault occurred, 8:23 p.m. September 1, 1500 block Antler Drive in Vidor. Vicious dogs, 8:50 p.m. September 1, 1000 block FM 1131 in Vidor. Dog attacking chickens, 9:43 a.m. September 2, 7500 block Circle 10 Street in Mauriceville. Theft of 2004 Dodge pickup truck, 9:59 a.m. September 2, 5200 block Victory Lane in Bridge City. Recovery of stolen firearm, 11:28 p.m. September 2, 2800 block South Main Street in Vidor. Criminal mischief, 1:04 p.m. September 2, 5700 … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s Office Calls Sept. 1-7
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