The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Cecilia, held its June Dinner to honor three local youths. Scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors, Morgan Worthy and Will Hughes (left). Recipients were selected on the basis of academic achievement, community and church service, and character. Morgan is a graduate of Orangefield High School, was 14th in her class, a member of the National Honor Society, and named All-Scholastic Athlete for maintaining her scholastic average while participating in several varsity sports. She served as an Altar Server, Lector, and Eucharistic … [Read more...] about Scholarships Awarded
BC Cheer Succeeds
The Bridge City High School cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp June 7-10 at Moody Gardens- Galveston. The Varsity squad comprised of Ashton Bonin, Kayleigh Collier, Carlee Dearing, Shelby Dishon, Bailey Dishon, Abby Faulk, Alyssa Fukuda, Hope Hill, Elizabeth Roy, Kasey Self, Kayla Self, Kelsey Smith, Baili Thibodaux, Maddie Thibodeaux, Taylor Trevino, and Delaney Voegli received 1 excellent ribbon and 5 superior ribbons in evaluations, the Tumbling Award, Herkie Team Award, SAFE Stunt Award, Motion Award, a bid to Nationals, and a Spirit Stick every day of camp. The entire squad was … [Read more...] about BC Cheer Succeeds
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of June 8, 2015 through June 12, 2015. Justin W. Babcock and Amy B. Chen, Jeffrey A. Sanchez and Morgan A. Hargrave, Lanny D. Harrison and Gina M. Collins, Jared B. Landry and Stephanie N. Brown, Michael L. Nelson and Shyanne N. Compton, Richard L. LeBlanc and Sandra K. Darby, Cecil C. Henson and Myrtis M. Ricks, Paul L. Ardoin and Sandra L. Michon, Timothy A. Mengler and JoAnna N. Bradshaw, Scott R. Hagood and Candace R. Stanley, James B. Cook and Shauni C. Cargill, Kristopher J. Smith and Courtney L. … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses
Trustees Sworn In
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD got two new Board members, when members for the coming year were sworn in. Returning members included Tammy Rountree and David Jones, who ran unopposed. Aubrey Milstead was also unopposed when he filed for the seat that Don Anderson had filled since 2000. The Board also had to fill the seat vacated by Jason Woods, who resigned after the May election was held. Ray Rogers was named to that seat by the Board of Trustees. The trustees were sworn in by the school's attorney Joe Alford. … [Read more...] about Trustees Sworn In
Quebodeaux Indicted
A 62-year-old man from Orange posted a $50,000 bond to be released from jail after he was indicted for the felony charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Orange County District Attorney said the Eugene Quebodeaux was indicted last week by a grand jury. The charge is for incidents that happened to someone younger than 14 years of age. The encounters had to occur longer than a 30-day period. The charge is a first degree state felony with a punishment of 25 to 99 years in prison or up to a life sentence. The case has been assigned to the 260th District Court in Orange. … [Read more...] about Quebodeaux Indicted
Dyer EOTM
Ed Dyer has been named the WOCCISD Employee of the Month. Coach Dyer was born in Abilene and grew up and graduated from LCM. He played football at McNeese before marrying Rebecca, his wife of 24 years. He and Rebecca have three girls. He coached at Vidor before joining the WOS staff 20 years ago. Dyer is the Mustangs Offensive Coordinator on the football team. … [Read more...] about Dyer EOTM
Orange Council Extends Water Lines
The Orange City Council and the city's Economic Development Corporation voted to spend $658,000 in economic development money to extend water and sewer lines on West Allie Payne Road to White Oak Road. City Economic Development Director Jay Trahan said the extension of city services is the first phase of a long-term plan to take water and sewer lines all the way west along Allie Payne Road to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Then the lines will be installed to hook up with the lines recently put in at the First Baptist Church site. The money is to be used for 1,725 linear feet of water and sewer … [Read more...] about Orange Council Extends Water Lines
Building Permits
Home remodeling projects are popular in Orange this summer, according to building permits issued in May by the City of Orange. Seven permits for residential remodeling were issued for a total of $201,675. The projects include one in the Lindenwood subdivision valued at $65,000, another $65,000 project in the Woodmont addition, a $25,000 bathroom remodeling in the Hillbrook subdivision, and a $25,000 refurbishing in the 1200 block of Link Avenue. A house in the Huntsman subdivision is getting a new garage valued at $10,500. In addition, three houses are getting new roofs worth a total of … [Read more...] about Building Permits
BC Stark Winners
On Thursday, March 5, 2015 Bridge City High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Kathie Dorman, Bridge City High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. Lawrence won first place in Declamation with Arrogance of Power, by Robert C. Byrd, while Beuhler won first place in Interpretive Reading with her presentation of William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily. Second place in Declamation went to Maesey Arnett, with Ariel Scogin receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading. John Ellis, 2014 Stark Reading Contest County Finalist … [Read more...] about BC Stark Winners
Local Biz Making Bunker Barge
Conrad Orange Shipyard will be building the first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) bunker barge for the marine industry in North America. The owner of the barge is WesPac Midstream LLC, along with its affiliate Clean Marine Energy LLC. The local shipyard is on Market Street along the Sabine River south of the Orange County Courthouse and has about 300 employees. The barge will be able to transport LNG and will hold 2,200 cubic meters. WesPac reports that the barge is expected to be deployed to Tacoma, Washington in early 2016 and eventually relocated to Jacksonville, Florida. The barge was designed … [Read more...] about Local Biz Making Bunker Barge
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