Burglars broke into the Two Amigos Restaurant, 3130 16th Street, Wednesday night. Orange police were called at 10 a.m. Thursday when employees discovered the missing items and damage to the kitchen ceiling. Officer J.L. Goins said a monkey wrench and a socket wrench left behind were apparently used in the break-in. A 32-inch TV, a media sound system and a small amount of cash were stolen. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Burglarized
John W. (Johnny) Mathis
John W. (Johnny) Mathis, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2015, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Lake Alfred, Florida, on September 27, 1952, he was the son of John L. Mathis and Viola Ethel Lee Mathis. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Alton Cole; and brother, Donald Mathis. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Mathis; children, Linda Mathis Ward and Nicholas Mathis; sisters, Dean Swanson and husband Kenneth, Margie Nichelson and husband Rick, Sylvia Hernandez, Ann Simmons and husband James, Rosemary Eubanks and husband Charles, and Patsy Nicholson … [Read more...] about John W. (Johnny) Mathis
EDC Board Meets
The Board of Directors for the Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met for a combined five hours or more Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to work out how to proceed into the New Year. County Judge Brint Carlton provided the results agreed to by the board. Carlton said the directors decided to go with a contract service the Regional Economic Development Initiative which the EDC is already a member, but will expand its partnership with at an additional $1,000 a month for an interim period. Regional Economic Development Initiative will handle projects for Orange County … [Read more...] about EDC Board Meets
Christmas Break For Schools
Thursday was the last day of classes for the West Orange-Cove school district before the Christmas break. The other public schools in the county will have classes Friday before taking vacation. West Orange-Cove canceled the half day scheduled on Friday because of the high school playing in the state championship football game Friday afternoon in Houston. Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor and Deweyville will have early release days on Friday. Bridge City and Deweyville students will go back to classes on Monday, January 4. West Orange-Cove, LC-M, Orangefield and … [Read more...] about Christmas Break For Schools
Purple Santa in Mauriceville
The Mauriceville Elementary staff and student council, along with some help from the St. Maurice Catholic Church of Mauriceville, First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Sabine River Ford, and ITW Mueller, were able to provide Christmas assistance through their Purple Santa program to 57 MVE children this Christmas. Teachers and staff in the attached photo get the presents ready to distribute to the children who will receive them. … [Read more...] about Purple Santa in Mauriceville
Breaking Ground Downtown
A new multi-million dollar addition to the Stark Museum of Art will provide studio space for art activities and a library archives for historical documents relating to the Lutcher and Stark families. The Stark Foundation Thursday morning broke ground for the addition, which is being built by SpawGlass. Walter Riedel, president and CEO of the foundation, said the addition "ensures the legacy of our founders (Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark) in art and education." The new wing will have 15,000 square feet and cost between $7 million and $8 million. It will be on Sixth Street, the street … [Read more...] about Breaking Ground Downtown
BC Annual Chamber Banquet
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Taste of the Bayou Annual Banquet Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Bridge City Elementary School Cafeteria and Gymnasium. Musical entertainment will be provided by of The Gulf Coast Playboys Band. Boudreaux Dagator from Sabine River Ford will be making a special appearance and you can have your photo made with him in the Neches Federal Credit Union photo booth. Don Bonnin will hold a silent sports memorabilia auction. Participating restaurants will begin serving at 6:30 p.m. Some of the participating restaurants … [Read more...] about BC Annual Chamber Banquet
BCISD Supt. Search
The Bridge City ISD school board is having a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 to screen applicants for superintendent. The board’s timeline for the search includes naming a finalist on January 13 or later. In October, Superintendent Mike King announced he would leave the job at the end of January to work in the private sector. The board has hired Arrow Education Services to assist in the search. Thursday's meeting has a closed-door executive session for the board to screen the applicants. Then the board will conduct the first round of interviews with applicants on January 5 … [Read more...] about BCISD Supt. Search
LCJH Construction Theft
Orange police are investigating break-ins at the Little Cypress Junior High construction site and the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Highway 87. Corbell Masonry, the contractor for the junior high construction project, called police at 7:45 Monday morning to the school at 6765 FM 1130. An estimated $4,900 of equipment had been stolen. The most expensive item was a $3,800 Bobcat welder. Other missing tools included a circular saw and screw gun. Burglars stole cash and destroyed a jukebox and a sweepstakes machine at the VFW, 5303 North Highway 87. Officer T.Y. Tyson reported the VFW closed and … [Read more...] about LCJH Construction Theft
More Gates Opened Wednesday
The Sabine River Authority now has nine gates dam gates open at Toledo Bend Reservoir. This morning, seven gates were open at one foot each. Two gates were open at two feet. One generator is operating 24 hours a day while the second generator is down for repairs. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for the Sabine River at Deweyville with minor flooding expected. This morning, the river was at 23.9 feet, almost at the flood level of 24 feet. The river is expected to reach 24.7 feet this week. The water releases from Toledo Bend could affect the river level in Deweyville in a … [Read more...] about More Gates Opened Wednesday
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