July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024
Following rigorous testing and continuous air quality monitoring, the unified command of all agencies involved has determined that there are no longer detectable levels of ethyl acrylate in the affected area. As a result, the shelter-in-place order imposed earlier today will be lifted effective 8:00 PM, July 18, 2024. Ethyl acrylate, the product identified as the cause of concern, has been successfully mitigated, ensuring the safety of our citizens. A comprehensive report...
As a precautionary measure a shelter in place has been issued by Orange County Emergency Management due to an unknown chemical release in the areas for residents of West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield. To shelter in place – get inside, turn off air conditioning and try to block air from entering the room you are in and tune into local radio, television and social media for updates. Do not leave your shelter unless authorities tell you it is safe to do so. Emergency...
John Cash Smith, a local lawyer and head of the Orange County Democratic Party, said he thinks putting Kamala Harris in as the candidate for president "turned the tables" on Trump, who had been campaigning against the age of President Joe Biden. "He's the one man too old in the campaign now," Smith said. The longtime Democrat is a close follower of local, state, and national politics. He had been on vacation in Colorado Sunday when his oldest son texted him about Biden's...
Octavia Guzman will officially become the new Orange County tax assessor-collector on July 31 as Karen Fisher retires. Commissioners Court Tuesday accepted Fisher's resignation after she worked in the office for 32 years, with eight of those as the top official. The court took only a few minutes in a closed door session to name longtime employee Guzman as the interim tax assessor-collector. Guzman ran unopposed for the position in the March Republican primary and has no...
Cheryl Warren has become experienced in speaking before Orange County Commissioners Court, but Tuesday she was shaking and near tears. Her son and his family live on Foreman Road, the heart of an air-borne chemical accident Thursday, July 18. At least 150 people went to hospitals in Southeast Texas because of the exposure, according to Beaumont lawyer Brent Coon, who has already filed a lawsuit. "That was an epic failure in information to the residents," Warren told the...
Season Tickets for the upcoming Mustang Football Season, can be purchsed through July 29 at the following link: https://secure.payk12.com/school/West-Orange-Stark-High-School/739 After that date, all tickets will need to be purchased on a weekly basis though Payk12. If you have any questions, or are having issues, please contact the Athletic Office at...
The list of "honey do's" posted on the refrigerator is a dead give away, the longer the list the better the fishing is at the moment and vice versa. Every now and again it's a must to get off the water and get caught back up on things around my house that have been pushed back to the point of being ridiculous. You know the fishing is good when you are cutting your grass at night with the help of a q-beam mounted to your riding mower. Don't laugh, I know some of you will...
For only the third time since 1957 an explosive Bridge City Little League 10-year old All-Star baseball team has won the State Championship. The young players outscored opponents 106-10 through district play, sectionals and last week during the State Tournament in New Braunfels, Texas. The last time Bridge City brought home the State Championship was in 2016. "It was a great ending to a perfect season," said head coach Johnny Dishon. "This is a special group of young men. We...
Lois Marie Judice, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2023, in Port Neches, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday,...
Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date with Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1951, she was the daughter of Sidney Howard Longron and Elva Jane Granger Gordy. Kathy was a very caring and loving woman who adored her family. She enjoyed going to the casino and going dancing. She absolutely loved having big family gatherings. Kathy will be greatly...
Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, of Bridge City, TX, passed on through the heavenly gates on November 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, notifications will be updated through Facebook. Fred was born on May 26, 1954, to Fred Joseph Doiron Jr and Gustine Reynolds Doiron. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1972 and by trade was pipe designer, draftsmen and home builder. To know Fred was to love him. He was a wheeler dealer and loved...
Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on February 7, 2024 at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 23 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Charles was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 21, 1955 to Donald Earl Hall, Jr....
Wylba D. Hubbard, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 12 p.m. till 1:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Graveside services will immediately follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Alto, Texas, on May 20, 1937, she was the daughter of Willie D. Hughes and Carrie Crump Hughes. Wylba was known as "Maw...
The Bridge City Strutters are ready for day 1 of American Dance/Drill Team line camp in Dallas where they will participate for 3 long and eventful days. They are excited to learn some new football season routines, show-off their home routine, try out for All-American kick company and All-American...
The Bridge City City Council last week honored the winners of the art scholarship contest held as part of the Red, White, and You Celebration earlier this month. Local businesses donated the money for the scholarships. Mayor David Rutledge presented checks to first place winner Gabrielle Sensat, who received $1,500, and second place winner Heidi Broussard, who got $750. Both plan to attend Lamar University in Beaumont. The scholarship contest, along with festival and drone...
KAMALA HARRIS TAKES FIRST STEPS TO PRESIDENCY The Vice President used Beyoncé’s 2016 Lemonade hit, “Freedom,” during her first presidential campaign appearance in Delaware on Monday. Harris walked out to the song, sparking speculations that Bey’s approval could also mean she backs her as the 47th President of the United States. After an unforgettable entrance, the 59-year-old gave a 20-minute speech where she asked citizens: “What kind of country do we want to...
