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Bridge City Police Reports
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from April 24 - April 30, 2016. Sunday, April 24 • Disturbance in the 100 block of Bower. • Animal call in the 20 block of Parkland. • Disturbance in the 100 block... — Updated 5/17/2016
Commissioners approve $63K in HOT fund requests
Orange County Commissioners have approved the dispersal of thousands of dollars of funding to organizations which hold events promoting tourism in local communities within the county. Orange County Commissioners Court approved a... — Updated 5/17/2016
It's time for a 'Shootout'
The weather is heating up and that means high speed boat racing action is returning to Orange as the "Shootout on the Sabine" takes place Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, on... — Updated 5/17/2016
Annual dinner theater fundraiser returns next week
A fundraiser benefiting an agency which assists those battling terminal illness is back on the schedule following a brief postponement. Southeast Texas Hospice is once again holding its annual Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser. The... — Updated 5/17/2016
Grant helps 'Meals on Wheels' keep rolling
Workers, from left to right, Quincy Pitre, Johnetha Brown and Mary Lazenby prepare meals in the kitchen as the Orange County Action Association prepares to deliver approximately 300... — Updated 5/17/2016
Service League installs new officers, celebrates successful 2015
The Service League of Orange held its annual banquet this past week as the organization celebrated a successful 2015-2016 and installed new officers. The new officers are, from... — Updated 5/17/2016
Entertainment for the week
Soft rock act Air Supply will perform Saturday night at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $30-$45 at all Ticketmaster outlets.... — Updated 5/17/2016
Local baseball teams advance to force rematch week
District 24-4A continues to dominate opponents in the UIL Class 4A, Region III baseball playoffs as all four district representatives, including three Orange County teams, have advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals. The Bridge Cit... — Updated 5/17/2016
Rutledge takes over as Mayor in BC, vacant council seat filled
City council for the City of Bridge City underwent a slight transformation on Tuesday night as council reorganized following the May 7 uniform election. Pictured, left to right, is... — Updated 5/17/2016
Bass Champs to bring championship team event to Orange
Ida Schossow, at left, and John Gothia of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce addressed Orange County Commissioners Court on Tuesday afternoon as they requested funding for... — Updated 5/10/2016
Little change to status quo following Saturday's elections
Months of campaigning and hard work have finally concluded following elections this past Saturday. The annual May uniform elections concluded on Saturday, May 7, as candidates sought positions on local school boards, city councils... — Updated 5/10/2016
More grant funds to be available for sewer system work for OC residents
Cecilio Lopez, Adult Protective Services supervisor of the Orange County and Southern Jefferson County region, in front, accepts a proclamation from Orange County Commissioners... — Updated 5/3/2016
'Free Comic Book Day' comes to Orange County
Free Comic Book Day is a national event which takes each year in May and one business in Orange County has been a part of the event for the past few years. Lyons Den,located at 365... — Updated 5/3/2016
Group presents options to City on City Hall issue
A group seeking to keep City Hall in downtown Orange, and possibly in its current location, presented two options to City Council on Tuesday afternoon. Leslie Barras, representing Historic Orange Preservation Empowerment (HOPE),... — Updated 4/26/2016
Voters hitting the poll early for May 7 election
Early voting is now underway for the May 7 uniform election and turnout for the Bridge City races is off to a quick start. Early voting began Monday, April 25 and continues through this Friday, April 29. It resumes on Monday, May... — Updated 4/26/2016
Renovation work set to begin on Orange Train Depot
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday, April 23, to commemorate the reaching of the fundraising goal, which will allow work to begin on the interior and exterior of the... — Updated 4/26/2016
Commissioners approve pre-project work on Loop 299
Orange County Commissioners pose with representatives of C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Child Advocates) and Child Protective Services on Tuesday afternoon after commissioners... — Updated 4/19/2016
Early voting begins Monday for May election
Early voting is set to begin this coming week as the May 7 uniform election nears. Early voting will be held from Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29, and again on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3, with varying hours... — Updated 4/19/2016
Eco-Fest celebrates environment this Saturday at Shangri La
The annual butterfly release is arguably the most popular event each year at Eco-Fest, which is held at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange. The butterfly... — Updated 4/19/2016
Entertainment for the week - April 20-26
That "Little Old Band from Texas" heads over to Southwest Louisiana this Saturday night as ZZ Top will perform inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake... — Updated 4/19/2016
New Orleans on Orleans Street Festival returns Saturday
A lesser known but extremely entertaining festival is bringing a bit of New Orleans to Southeast Texas. The New Orleans on Orleans Street Festival, now in its third year, will be held from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 23, at... — Updated 4/19/2016
Texas Bar-B-Q Festival is back with four-day run
The Texas Bar-B-Q Festival will begin its four-day run this Thursday, April 21 and continue through Sunday, April 24, at Conn Park, 166 South St. in Vidor, featuring carnival rides, games, food, a variety of vendors, a huge... — Updated 4/19/2016
BC economy is solid in 2016
Despite recent figures, sales tax revenue, as a whole has been on the increase for most of 2016 in Orange County and especially in Bridge City. Sales tax revenue may have increased across the state based on the most recent... — Updated 4/12/2016
Radio host Bobby Bones to perform in Beaumont
Comedian, musician and radio host Bobby Bones, along with the Raging Idiots, will perform on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets are on sale now for... — Updated 4/12/2016
Biggest comedy tour of summer to stop at Ford Park
The hottest comedy tour of the summer is headed to Ford Arena in July as "The Comedy Get Down" tour featuring, from left to right, D.L. Hughley, Charlie Murphy, Cedric "The... — Updated 4/12/2016
