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LCFD Gets Big Sales Tax Check

The Little Cypress Fire and Rescue Department will soon be losing the sales tax income from the International Paper containerboard mill. But a large check this month will help cover operating expenses for a while. The Texas Comptroller's Office reports Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 is getting $251,351 in sales taxes this month. The ESD governs the Little Cypress fire department. The monthly payment to the ESD is $6,121 less than the month's payment to the City of Orange and is more than the cities of Bridge City and West Orange combined. The amount of money covers sales … [Read more...] about LCFD Gets Big Sales Tax Check

Terry James Comeaux

Terry James Comeaux, 57, of Orange, Texas, died Monday, August 10, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.  Officiating will be Bud Davis and the eulogy will be given by Joe Broussard. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with Clint Pruitt officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Comeaux, Ben Comeaux, Tyler Clark, Joe Broussard, Lance Kesler, Gerrell Smith, James Chance and Scott Taylor.  … [Read more...] about Terry James Comeaux

Police visit stores about gaming

Orange police have been going to some businesses to give letters explaining the Texas laws on gaming machines like 8-liners. Police Chief Lane Martin said the police department has received a few complaints about stores giving money for winning at the gaming machines. Gambling is illegal in Texas and is a Class A misdemeanor under the penal code. The punishment is a fine up to $4,000 plus up to a year in a county jail. The state allows gaming machines to be used "solely for amusement" with non-cash prizes, toys or novelties. Chief Martin said some store clerks may not know about the statutes. … [Read more...] about Police visit stores about gaming

OC Sheriffs Calls Aug. 4-10

Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls August 4-10 Theft from motor vehicle, 12:44 a.m. August 5, 8000 block West Ashford Park in Orangefield. Aggravated assault, 1:58 a.m. August 5, 3100 block Timberlake Drive in Bridge City. Theft, 8:03 a.m. August 5, 6400 block FM 1006 in Orange. Burglary of a habitation, 11 a.m. August 5, 3100 block Paloma Road in Little Cypress. Possession of methamphetamine, 1:43 p.m. August 5, South Dewitt Street at Lindberg Drive in Vidor. Possession of methamphetamine, 2:43 p.m. August 5, 700 block Concord Street in Vidor. Assault with knife … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls Aug. 4-10

BCISD Athletics Hall of Honor

In its ongoing effort to honor and celebrate its rich tradition of success, the Bridge City Athletic Department is proud to announce the formal organization of the BRIDGE CITY ISD ATHLETICS HALL OF HONOR. BCISD Athletic Director Richard Briggs shared that “The Bridge City Athletic Department is pleased to announce the formation of this Hall of Honor. Though we have honored former student-athletes in a variety of ways over the years, we have not had a formal display and process by which to ensure these individuals are given the recognition they have earned to celebrate those accomplishments … [Read more...] about BCISD Athletics Hall of Honor

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday

2015-16 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31. Every year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues about 2.5 million hunting and fishing licenses through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 50 state parks and at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD … [Read more...] about Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday

Swing Bridge Opening Soon

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday morning, August 14, at 8:00 in Bridge City to celebrate the completion of construction on the swing bridge for Texas Highway 87 over Cow Bayou. Sarah Dupre with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said the reconstruction project of the historical swing bridge began in January of 2014, and had the northbound traffic on Highway 87 transferred to share the adjacent bridge with southbound traffic. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed with a public display of opening the swing bridge. Dupre stated that Friday’s special ceremony … [Read more...] about Swing Bridge Opening Soon

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