Bonnie Bland Brauer died unexpectedly in Houston, Texas at the age of 87. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Lisa Edmunds Russell of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Lillie Jean Russell, Carter Edmunds Russell; sister, Joann Bland Gabriel of Orange, TX; brother, Henry T. Bland, Jr. of Orange, TX; nieces, Gina Gabriel Owens, Georgeann Gabriel Smith, Debbie Bland Linscomb; nephew, Larry Bland, and step-daughters, Tia Edmunds Booth and Carlin Edmunds Curtis. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Granger Bland, Henry Thomas Bland, Sr.; son, Matthew A. (Trey) Glenn III. Bonnie was born … [Read more...] about Bonnie Bland Brauer
BC Practices Drawing Crowds
A larger than usual group of Bridge City fans have been watching practices this week. Most are showing their support for new Coach Dwayne Dubois and his team. Others are trying to get used to "finding the football" in Coach D's offense. The Cards travel to Buna for their first scrimmage August 14. … [Read more...] about BC Practices Drawing Crowds
Marshall Peveto
Marshall Peveto, 76, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m., Monday, August 10, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 16, 1938, he was the son of Herbert Thomas Peveto and Ruby Areta (Stark) Peveto. Marshall was a lifetime member of Pipefitters Local # … [Read more...] about Marshall Peveto
Kimberly Oliver
Kimberly Oliver, 36, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2015 in Galveston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Monday, August 10, 2015 at McDonald Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Fairfield, California, on January 11, 1979, Kimberly was the daughter of Hershel and Deborah Oliver. She was a homemaker, a loving daughter, mother, sister, and a great friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Hershel Oliver. Those left to forever cherish her memories include her mother, Mrs. Debbie Oliver; brother, … [Read more...] about Kimberly Oliver
Orange Council Talks Budget
The Orange City Council is considering a budget that includes property taxes of 70 cents per $100 valuation and no increase in the water and sewer rates. Employees are set to get a 2.75 percent cost-of-living pay raise. City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre, along with department heads and some department managers, went over the proposed budget Friday morning with the City Council. Oubre suggests using the $375,000 the city is getting from a lawsuit against British Petroleum to buy a new $500,000 pumper for the fire department. The 2015 budget set aside $125,000 toward the purchase. The lawsuit … [Read more...] about Orange Council Talks Budget
Burglaries
Burglars and thieves continue to plague Orange residents, including two in the Ridgemont subdivision. Early Friday morning, a couple living in the 3600 block of Ridgemont Drive returned home to discover computer equipment was missing. The couple called 9-1-1 at 12:37 a.m. after realizing about $2,000 worth of computer items had been stolen. About 6 p.m. Thursday, a resident in the 1300 block of Bay Street in the Ridgemont subdivision reported that a BMX bicycle had been stolen from the garage. On Thursday morning, police went to the apartments on 37th Street when a resident discovered … [Read more...] about Burglaries
Marriage Licenses Aug 3-7
Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of August 3, 2015 through August 7, 2015 Bill P. McDaniel and April L. Benoit Lester Arvie and Flora J. Nash Monica D. Burgin and Barbara J. Brown Christopher L. Polk and Jennifer L. Brand Kyle T. Stewart and Katrina A. Talavera Jason B. Mack and Betti J. Cullum Benjamin L. Trammell III and Stacy J. Taylor Oscar A. Perez Vazquez and Rene’ D. Danneels Damon R. Martin and Heather N. Griffin Charles D. Ware III and Rita A. Tingler Donald W. Osage and Julie R. … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Aug 3-7
Cool Cats
The Bridge City Fire Dept. helped the Orangefield Band beat the heat Friday with a surprise soaking while they were doing calisthenics. Some of the football players joined in after participating in the first practice with the pads on. … [Read more...] about Cool Cats
Picture Perfect
Chris Gunn of Gunn's Studios lines out the LCM coaches as they get ready for the team photo Friday. The Bears scrimmage PNG on Aug. 14. … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect
Band Battles Heat
The LCM Band is working on a new routine this year to show the crowd at halftime of the Bear football games. The Battlin' Bear band reached the State Marching Contest a year ago. … [Read more...] about Band Battles Heat
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