For the second time is as many days, the Kwick Stop #2, located at 1427 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst was robbed. On Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 p.m., a white male entered the convenience store. He approached the counter and placed several items down as if to pay for them. He then demanded cash from the register while indicating he had a weapon in his pocket. The clerk complied. The suspect, who is believed to be the same person that robbed the store the day before, left with an unknown amount of money. The suspect, who police have tentatively identified and whose name is being withheld pending … [Read more...] about Store Robbed Again
Entergy Helps Elderly
Orange County’s elderly and disabled in need of assistance with energy bills have a new friend who can help. Friends Helping Friends, a nonprofit organization that has helped Orange County residents for nearly 30 years, has picked up the administrative reins of Entergy Texas, Inc.’s equally long-running program, The Power to Care. The Power to Care will pay two energy bills per year for qualified elderly and/or disabled customers who may need help. Those applying for assistance have bene going to the Orange County Chapter, American Red Cross. A recent reorganization, however, led to the need … [Read more...] about Entergy Helps Elderly
Filing Deadline, Who’s Running?
- The Orange City Council will have an extra position up for election on May 9. District 2 Councilmember Tommy Ferguson filed to run for mayor Friday morning. City Secretary Rhonda Haskins said that triggered his resignation from District 2; however he will serve until a successor is chosen. The Orange City Council has scheduled a called meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday to set the special election for the District 2 seat. Haskins said the special election will be on May 9 with the other general city election. The city will open a special filing time for people running for District 2. Orange has … [Read more...] about Filing Deadline, Who’s Running?
WOS competes at Sabine Pass
West Orange – Stark High School students swept the top three places in News Writing competition, as well as placed students in all journalism events, to win the Journalism team trophy at the Sabine Pass UIL Academic Meet this weekend. Brittany Barclay placed first in Feature Writing and Editorial Writing, second in News Writing and fourth in Headline Writing. Kaylyn Roberts placed first in News and sixth in Feature. Felicia Amy placed third in News and fourth in Feature. Emma Dorantes placed second in Editorial and Demaric Judge placed fifth in News Writing. Meri Elen Jacobs is the WO-S … [Read more...] about WOS competes at Sabine Pass
LCM Students Play McNeese
These LCM Student Musicians were selected to participate in the McNeese High School Honor Band. The students were chosen after being recommended by their band directors in December, and completing rigorous audition process. After participating this weekend, several of the students are now considering scholarship offers from McNeese State University. Students from Louisiana and Texas are invited to audition for the band. The students are given the opportunity to learn from guest conductors, musicians, clinicians and perform a concert. Back row: Chris Garber, Andrew Usie, Austin Slagle, Cody … [Read more...] about LCM Students Play McNeese
BC Sends Two To State
The Bridge City Girl's Powerlifting Team put up a great fight at the Regional Meet held in Palacios, Texas of Thursday, February 26 and had two qualify for State. Junior, Emily Warren came in third place and is a state qualifier because she lifted a total weight of 805 pounds. Emily also broke the Regional Record on Bench, by benching a total weight of 160 pounds. Senior, Jacey Walker, was the Regional Champion for the 114 weight class. She lifted a total weight of 715 pounds. Jacey also received the Outstanding Deadlift Award by deadlifting a weight of 310 pounds and she also … [Read more...] about BC Sends Two To State
Groom Going To State
Lauren Groom (132lb class) from Orangefield High School, with her Coach John Davis, qualified to compete at the State Powerlifting Championship in Corpus Christi on Friday March 20th after lifting 695lbs in Palacios on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Groom Going To State
Do you know who this is?
On Friday at 5:25 a.m., a white male entered the Kwick Stop convenience store located at 1427 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. He approached the clerk and demanded cash from the register. His right hand was concealed in his clothing in a manner indicating he was holding a firearm. After receiving an unknown amount of U.S. Currency, he exited the business and left on foot. The suspect was wearing a blue “Old Navy” hoodie type pullover jacket, white tee shirt and what appears to be denim overalls or a similar type garment. He was wearing blue and white tennis shoes with a green logo on each side. … [Read more...] about Do you know who this is?
Latham Found
The Orange man facing a charge of murder who did not show up for his court date, has been captured in Starks, La. KPLC says on Friday authorities captured Joshua Latham. who is set to stand trial in connection with the death of a Sulphur woman in 2013. Jury selection had been set to start Monday morning for Latham. Detectives from the Orange Police Department had been set to testify in the trial. Latham was indicted for murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the strangulation death of 41-year-old Tami Higginbotham of Vinton. Higginbotham was reported missing on February 8, 2013, … [Read more...] about Latham Found
One Car Rollover
A one car rollover Thursday afternoon on FM1442 near Thomas Rd. in Bridge City sent one person to the hospital. Beverly Perkins, 79, of Orange, was sent by Air Rescue to a Beaumont hospital with head injuries according to BC Police after she lost control of her car. … [Read more...] about One Car Rollover
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