Motorcyclists Ride for Safety Awareness
Motorcyclists rallied on Saturday, June 25, for what they hope will be the first of an annual event to promote awareness for motorcycle safety. The 500 for Life rally began in... — Updated 6/25/2022
Beat the Heat with Red Cross Safety Tips
The dangerous heat continues this week, bringing high temperatures and sweltering humidity to much of the country. In the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region, millions will... — Updated 6/25/2022
Area Educators experience "Externship"
Beaumont, TX (June 21, 2022) – There's no substitute for experience and area educators recently learned first-hand what it takes to succeed in local high-demand careers. About 60... — Updated 6/21/2022
Local motorcycle group to hold 500 for Life Rally on Saturday
The local chapter of Cowboy H.O.G. is sponsoring a rally on Saturday, June 25, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. The rally being called 500 for Life will start in Orange... — Updated 6/21/2022
BCISD bears it as insurance costs soar
Gulf Coast homeowners are getting hammered this year when renewing their property and casualty insurance and the Bridge City school district is no different. Insurance carriers are... — Updated 6/21/2022
Michael W. Hoke Foundation to hold Science Superstar demos at fundraising gala in July
Fun science experiments aren't usually listed as entertainment for a gala event, but they are fitting to honor the late science teacher Michael Hoke. Science Superstars... — Updated 6/21/2022
Orange County Judge Gothia to be roasted at BC Chamber event
Seven years have passed since Bridge City had a good roasting and as the summer of 2022 grows into a scorcher, it's County Judge John Gothia who is going to face the heat. On... — Updated 6/21/2022
East swing bridge repair saga continues
After three weeks of being closed to roadway traffic, the East Roundbunch swing bridge was being repaired and a new master control panel tested by technicians Tuesday afternoon.... — Updated 6/21/2022
3rd Coast 10K Relay 'builds city'
The folks at 3rd Coast Movement are stepping out in a big way for Bridge City. The personal fitness training center is holding a Team 10K Relay fundraiser Saturday, beginning at 9... — Updated 6/21/2022
TPWD Fishing reports
Gulf Coast Region Week of June 15, 2022 Sabine Lake GOOD. 82 degrees. High salinity levels in the lake is bringing in the bait fish. Redfish are in the ICW on rock piles, points and drops 15-25 feet of water biting on live... — Updated 6/21/2022
Plans, Premonitions, and Paying dues
Very seldom, if ever, will you run into anyone who doesn’t like it when everything happens just right. Fishermen especially love it when they plan for a day on the water and... — Updated 6/21/2022
Hiawatha Hickman is new WOS Athletic Director
A new era in West Orange-Stark Mustang football begins this year with Hiawatha Hickman as the athletic director and head football coach. West Orange-Stark has the highest winning... — Updated 6/21/2022
Geraline Lange, 91, Orange
Geraline “MaMaw” Lange, 91, of Orange, passed away on June 20, 2022, at The Arboretum in Winnie, Texas surrounded by loved ones. A memorial gathering will be held at a Friday,... — Updated 6/21/2022
Joyce Eileen Kleinknecht, 94, Orange
Joyce Eileen Kleinknecht, 94 of Orange, passed away on June 18, 2022 in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Burial... — Updated 6/21/2022
Inelda Angelica York, 81, Orange
Inelda Angelica York, 81, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2022, at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m.,Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in... — Updated 6/21/2022
Ivan Paul Shuff, 93, formerly of Orange
On June 10, 2022, at the age of 93, Ivan Paul Shuff passed away peacefully in his home with his longtime caregiver by his side. Ivan was born on June 10, 1929, the son of Alfred... — Updated 6/21/2022
Robin Ann Smith, 61, Orange
Robin Ann Smith, 61, of Orange, passed away on June 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Memorial services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Pinehurst... — Updated 6/21/2022
AAUW Scholarship Recipients
On Wednesday, June 8th, the Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women, AAUW, held their annual scholarship luncheon at Old Orange Café. Each Spring, a... — Updated 6/21/2022
Orange County Republican Party Fourth of July celebration
The Orange County Republican Party will have a Fourth of July celebration in Vidor featuring U.S Representative Randy Weber, music and a fireworks show. The free event is sponsored... — Updated 6/21/2022
THECB Appoints LSCO Director of Learning Technology to Statewide Student Success Advisory Workgroup
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is pleased to announce that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has appointed Alicia Lloyd, LSCO’s Director of... — Updated 6/21/2022
Global Green Insurance Agency Named Bridge City Chamber Business of the Month
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Global Green Insurance Agency has been named Business of the Month for June 2022. Emily Siau was presented the award, sponsored... — Updated 6/21/2022
A Gardeners Best Friend: Mulch (Part 2)
Hello fellow gardening enthusiasts! Last week I discussed organic mulch basics, including why using mulch in our gardens is important, as well as the numerous types of mulch. Some... — Updated 6/21/2022
Lieutenant governors of Texas
The constitution grants very little power to the lieutenant governor of Texas. The misconception concerning the power of the position comes from the fact that for traditionally... — Updated 6/21/2022
