Funeral Services for Melody Farmer Stewart, age 54, of Orange, Texas will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley, La. Rev. Kevin S. Daniel and wife Teresa Dugdale Daniel will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00p.m. before the service. Melody (Susie) was born on January 14, 1961 in Farmerville, Louisiana and passed from this life on Friday, July 24th, at her home in Orange, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Melody grew up in Choudrant, Louisiana where she graduated from Choudrant High School. Melody … [Read more...] about Melody Farmer Stewart
Leslie Maurice Ross, Jr
Leslie Maurice Ross, Jr, 93, a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died at his home in Jonestown, Texas on Monday, July 27, 2015. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service to be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Officiating will be Dr. Charles Walton, a former pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Mr. Ross served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII as an Aircraft Mechanic. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange following 35 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist … [Read more...] about Leslie Maurice Ross, Jr
Orange County Pulls Out
The Commissioners Court voted Monday in a split vote not to fund the Orange County Economic Development Corporation next year. The county has been contributing $68,600 annually to the Orange County EDC which was formed more than a decade ago. The Court’s decision comes two weeks after the Orange City Council and the City of Orange Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors voted not to pay the city’s $25,000 annual payment to the Orange County EDC. Bobby Fillyaw the Director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation had no comment after the meeting. When asked by the … [Read more...] about Orange County Pulls Out
Entergy drops rate request
West Orange and other local municipalities got some good news Monday concerning a rate increase in utilities. Mayor Roy McDonald shared the good news that he received a certified letter Monday stating that Entergy and its mother company ETI had withdrawn their filing for a rate increase with the Public Utility Commission. McDonald reminded that two weeks ago the West Orange City Council did like several other councils and suspended the rate increase for 90 days, but added that the increase is now null and void they’re not going to have that. In other business the West Orange City … [Read more...] about Entergy drops rate request
Weekend Crime
Orange police arrested a 26-year-old Indiana man early Monday morning while investigating a burglary in progress at a 16th Street convenience store that was closed for the night. Captain Robert Enmon reported that two men ran away from the store and Officer P.M. McDonald caught one of them as he was climbing a fence. A Taser shock gun was used to subdue the man. The other man drove away in a dark-colored vehicle. Police got a call at 12:39 a.m. about a burglary at the Quick Stop, 3110 North 16th Street. Officers later found a hole in the back of the store. They also recovered a sledge … [Read more...] about Weekend Crime
BCMS Football Camp
Bridge City Middle School will host a football camp for incoming 7th and 8th graders on Monday, August 10th through Thursday, August 13th from 4:00-5:30. The camp will be held at the practice field across from BCMS. Campers are encouraged to dress in athletic wear and cleats if they have them. For more information please contact Coach Chris Moore at chris.moore@bridgecityisd.net or 735-1743. … [Read more...] about BCMS Football Camp
Charles Clifton English
Charles Clifton English, 76, of West Orange passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Orange. Charles was born on December 7, 1938 in Groves, Texas to parents Hattie Mae (Loftin) and James Clifton English. He had lived in the Orange area since 1961 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of West Orange. Charles served country in the US Navy during the Cold War. He worked at Livingston Shipyard as a welder and crane operator for many years. He enjoyed walking, working on cars, going fishing, going hunting and was avid sport fan. Charles was a loving and caring man who loved spending time … [Read more...] about Charles Clifton English
Burglar Caught
On July 27, 2015 at 12:39 A.M., Orange Police Department received a call stating that someone was trying to break into the Quick Stop gas station, located at 3110 16Th St. Officer’s arrived and discovered two black males running from the rear of the building. Officer’s gave chase and one of the suspects was apprehended as he tried to climb a fence. While Investigating the scene officers discovered a hole located in the rear wall of the business. Walter Joseph Fisk, B/M/11-11-1988 was arrested for Burglary of a Building and Evading by Officer P.M. McDonald. The second suspect escaped, last … [Read more...] about Burglar Caught
Deweyville Boiled Water Notice
The Indian Lake area in Deweyville is under a boil water notice. The South Newton Water Supply Corporation issued the notice because a leak in a pipe was repaired. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the notice until the water is tested for safety. Customers can consume bottled water or boil tap water vigorously for two minutes and then cooled. The area affected is from the intersection of CR 4212 and CR 4213 going south on CR 4213 and all side roads. For more information, contact 409-746-2271. … [Read more...] about Deweyville Boiled Water Notice
Science Superstars
These students from West Orange-Cove CISD, Orangefield I.S.D., Little Cyrpess Mauriceville ISD, Bridge City ISD, St. Marys, and Community Christian all participated in the DuPont Science Superstars. They are shown with the apparatus they will use in their science shows this year. … [Read more...] about Science Superstars
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