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Cutline: Mike Cordova and Nancy Blanchard work on packing one of the 650 bags of food to be given away over the holidays at Orange Christian Services. In addition to food, OCS is... — Updated 12/4/2018

Not a dry eye during heart wrenching testimony For the Record It was back to the courtroom for Kelvin Roy, 40, of Beaumont, who was given a second trial to face charges after he... — Updated 12/4/2018

TxDOT is about to wrap up the pavement overlay project on Texas-87 through Bridge City. Then they have plans to start their next project on the East Roundbunch Swing Bridge near Che... — Updated 11/27/2018

Cutline: The Bridge City Police Department is getting ready for their annual Bikes for Kids Christmas event. They are still collecting bikes, gifts and looking for volunteers.... — Updated 11/20/2018

Cutline: Willam Felix stands by his Ford Mustang which has Purple Heart plates. Felix was shot in the ankle, shoulder and had schrapnel in his face while fighting in the Vietnam... — Updated 11/6/2018

Photo: Kathy Schexnaider, advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, holds a cross made to honor her husband, Lawrence Bell, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1991. Kathy who... — Updated 8/17/2018

For the Record Tyler Shane Lisenby, 20, of Orangefield, died at about 2 a.m. Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle in Beaumont causing the motorcycle he was driving to lose... — Updated 10/18/2017

Photo: Stephanie Harren, of Triple F Animal Adventures, offers more than the experience of the typical petting zoo. Instead she offers a hands on, live animal themed program. In... — Updated 8/15/2017

UPDATE Wednesday 12/09/17: It took jurors about an hour to decide Michal Davis would serve 20 years in prison on charges of intoxication manslaughter. The second degree felony... — Updated 8/8/2017

Photo: Joyce Simon is ready to greet customers at the Bridge City Farmer's Market. She offers a variety of seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes, squash and cucumbers and has fresh... — Updated 8/1/2017

Photo by Debby Schamber: Travis Collins, 30, of Orange, takes a break in between court testimony. He is charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter for the May 2015 deaths... — Updated 7/25/2017

Photo: The community showed their support for last year's inaugural Bicycle event and gift giving for deserving kids spearheaded by Brittany Hilton. For the Record There are 22... — Updated 7/25/2017

For the Record Travis Obrian Collins, 30, of Orange, entered the plea of guilty Thursday on two counts of intoxication manslaughter before 128th District Court Judge Courtney... — Updated 7/18/2017

For the Record Jorge Elizalde-Sanchez, 41, of Bridge City, has accepted a plea bargain agreement and has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the September 2016 murder of 27-yea... — Updated 7/18/2017

For the Record A local attorney was kidnapped Monday morning and forced to withdraw money from a bank in Port Arthur before he was released. Jim Sharon Bearden, 43, was at his home... — Updated 5/9/2017

For the Record The Orange community mourns the loss. of Elaine Meyers, 74, who was known for her inner strength, love for others and grace. Meyers was a successful business woman... — Updated 5/2/2017

For the Record The medically "under insured" and "under served" people of Orange now have a place to seek medical assistance. Triangle Area Network, located at 3749 N. 16th Street,... — Updated 2/21/2017

For the Record Getting to a healthier place is more than just going to the gym. "Fitness is less of a luxury now," said Tony Fuselier, new owner of Anytime Fitness in Bridge City.... — Updated 2/21/2017

For the Record For those awaiting the completion of repairs on the Rainbow Bridge, they will have to wait just a little bit longer. The repairs which began in January 2014 were... — Updated 1/31/2017

Joey Hargrave, Annie Hargrave, Becky Romero and Cliff Hargrave are planning a retirement party. The party is to honor Annie for 42 years of working at Market Basket in Bridge City.... — Updated 1/24/2017

No excuses for these women For the Record A New Year's resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year. The top resolution is to lose weight followed by self improvement and... — Updated 12/27/2016

Brittany Hilton, Investigator with the Bridge City Police Department, stands with some of the bicycles and toys collected to be given to some children during a community event at... — Updated 12/13/2016