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Moore Back In Dugout

Former Bridge City and West Orange-Stark Head Baseball Coach Sam Moore is back in the high school dugout as an assistant coach with the BC Cardinals.  Moore, who was approved by the school board Monday,  left the high school game and went into private business several years ago.  "I'm really excited about joining Chad Landry's staff at BC," Moore said.  "I appreciate the school district for giving me the opportunity."  Moore replaces Elmer Laird who took the head baseball position at Sabine Pass. … [Read more...] about Moore Back In Dugout

Jewelry, other items stolen in Historic District burglary

A burglar stole an estimated $27,500 worth of jewelry during a weekend break-in at a house in the Old Orange Historic District. The resident called Orange police about 1:30 p.m. Sunday to the 800 block of Cypress Avenue. The man told Officer D.B. Mulhollan he noticed a chair that was usually against an outside door had been moved. The resident went through the house and noticed a number of items missing. The jewelry included gold and diamond rings and watches. In addition, a 52-inch TV, a 32-inch TV, an amount of change plus collector coins were stolen.   Vandals at International … [Read more...] about Jewelry, other items stolen in Historic District burglary

Sales Tax Payments For May

The Texas Comptroller's Office has sent sales tax payments covering the month of May to entities in Orange County. The cities of Bridge City, Orange, Pinehurst and Vidor, along with the Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Little Cypress) have a sales tax rate of 1.5 percent, meaning consumers pay 1.5 cent per $1. The City of West Orange has a rate of 1.25 percent, or 1.24 cent per $1. Orange County collects 0.5 percent, or a half-cent per $1. The returns are: Bridge City: $11,566 for May. $1,036,841 for the year to date. Orange: $283,327 for May. $2,279,459 for the year to … [Read more...] about Sales Tax Payments For May

BC Students Attend Workshop

Representatives from Bridge City High School attended the Texas Association of Student Councils Summer Workshop held at Texas State University, July 7-11.  Leaders from across the state joined together to share ideas, participate in teambuilding exercises, and work on individual leadership skills.  Derick Dearing applied and was chosen from across the state to serve as a JC to over 450 student leaders. Pictured(L to R):  Executive Public Relations Abby Faulk, Corresponding Secretary Delaney Voegeli, Treasurer Seth Hartman, VP Chaston Miller, President Derrick Dearing, President Kaitlyn … [Read more...] about BC Students Attend Workshop

Three Receive Degree

Danny Odom, Vicki Odom and Bo Henley (in suit) received the highest degree of honorary membership which can be bestowed at the state level by the Texas FFA Association,  The" Honorary Lone Star FFA Degree". This prestigious award was presented at the 87th Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi Friday, July 17, 2015.  They were  among a select few state wide to receive this honor who have rendered meritorious service to agriculture education and the FFA. … [Read more...] about Three Receive Degree

County Property Writ

  Commissioners Court approved a quit claim and a writ of abandonment for an undeveloped piece of property in Vidor on Monday. The property at 290 Weatherford is owned by the county which wants to sale it according to County Attorney Doug Manning. The county actually quit claimed the property last year, but that was needed by a different title company for a sale that fell through. Manning said the county has a new sale with a new title company which wants to clear the cloud over the title so they requested a quit claim and a writ of abandonment to cover all the bases in order to close and … [Read more...] about County Property Writ

Local Golfer Wins Again

Jack Burke continues to take care of business on the golf course.  The 12 year old LC-M 7th grader recently help lead Team Texas to victory in the 2015 Texas-Mexico Cup.  The three day tournament was held in San Antonio at Canyon Springs GC.  Jack also won individual honors in the 13-14 age division.  This past week at the annual YMBL Junior Golf Tournament held at Bayou Din, Jack posted a 76-73 (149) to win the tournament for the 6th year in a row.   … [Read more...] about Local Golfer Wins Again

Darryl Ray Mott, Sr

Darryl Ray Mott, Sr., 63, of Orange, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015. Born on September 28, 1951 in Houston, Texas, to his parents, Wilford Mott and Virginia Elizabeth (Schmidt) Mott. Darryl worked as a floor installer for over forty years, both in his hometown of Houston and later in Orange, TX, before retiring. He spent his retirement years following his passions by participating in league pool with the team The Mottley Cues and playing guitar with several local bands. Darryl is preceded in death by his parents; his step son, Marcus Delgado and his nephew, Butchy Cummings. Those who … [Read more...] about Darryl Ray Mott, Sr

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