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May ballot heavy on BC races
With the passing of the filing deadline this past Friday, the ballots have been set for the May 7 general election. Only a handful of elections are scheduled in May, but the community of Bridge City will have a lot to consider as... — Updated 2/23/2016
Early voting concludes Friday
Early voting for the March Primary elections continues to move at a brisk pace as voters continue heading to the polls ahead of the March 1 election. As of Tuesday, Feb. 23, a total of 5,144 ballots have been submitted by voters... — Updated 2/23/2016
DuBois named athletic director of Bridge City ISD
The future of the Cardinals looks to be in good hands for the immediate future as Dwayne DuBois was named athletic director on Monday night. The Bridge City Independent School Distr... — Updated 2/23/2016
Bridge City Police Reports - Jan. 24-30
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 24 - Jan. 30, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 24 • Alarm in the 2100 block of East Roundbunch. • Animal call in the 100 block of Louise. • Suspicious activity in th... — Updated 2/16/2016
BC Council pulls plug on Canal Place
A standing room only crowd got what it came for on Tuesday night as City Councilmembers voted unanimously to not approve a resolution on a proposed low-income housing development. City Hall in Bridge City was at capacity for the... — Updated 2/16/2016
OCP to unveil 'Steel Magnolias'
The Orange Community Players will present its first production of 2016, "Steel Magnolias," beginning this week. Performances are at 7:37 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 - Saturday, Feb.... — Updated 2/11/2016
Beach Boys return for March concert
The Beach Boys are returning to Beaumont for a concert for the first time in three decades. The band will perform Saturday, March 4, at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets... — Updated 2/2/2016
Races begin to take shape for May elections
There has already been some movement in the filings for the May elections. The filing period for places on the May general elections is open from now through Friday, Feb. 19 for several cities and school districts, water districts... — Updated 2/2/2016
Pinehurst Police Reports Jan. 10-16
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 10 - Jan. 16, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 10 • Assist other agency in undisclosed block of 15th Street. • Animal call in the 3600 block of Mockingbird. • Suspi... — Updated 2/2/2016
Bill Engvall to perform at Golden Nugget
Comedian Bill Engvall is back with another night of laughs and fun on Saturday, June 18, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets go on sale Friday at all... — Updated 1/28/2016
BCISD names Todd Lintzen as lone finalist for superintendent
Todd Lintzen was in attendance during Monday's meeting of the Bridge City Independent School District's Board of Trustees. Lintzen was named the lone finalist for the Bridge City... — Updated 1/21/2016
Commissioners establish policy for bill payments
Commissioners approved a new policy on Tuesday which will hopefully prevent any future problems with bill payments on the rare chance a meeting is not held. Orange County... — Updated 1/21/2016
Filing period opens for May elections
The filing period for local elections in May has begun. The filing period for places on the May general elections is now open from Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 for several cities and school districts, along... — Updated 1/21/2016
Commissioners approve locations for firearm restrictions
With open carry now in full effect, Orange County is falling in line with other county governments across the state on restricting where these firearms can carried. Orange County... — Updated 1/7/2016
Commissioners expected to weigh in on open carry
Tuesday's meeting of the Orange County Commissioners was canceled due to lack of a quorum, so next week's meeting should have a full agenda. Although commissioners were unable to take any action at the last scheduled meeting for 20... — Updated 12/29/2015
BCISD begins superintendent search
With the timeline firmly established, the search for the next superintendent of Bridge City ISD is underway. The Bridge City Independent School District's Board of Trustees has... — Updated 12/22/2015
Closings announced ahead of Christmas and New Year's Day
With the approaching Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, the majority of city, state and federal locations will be closed in observance of those days. All non-essential offices in the cities of Orange, West Orange, Bridge City... — Updated 12/22/2015
Hip-hop artist Pitbull schedules stop in Lake Charles
American rap and hip-hop artist Pitbull will perform at Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Dec.... — Updated 12/22/2015
Julie Rogers ‘Gift of Life’ recognizes BBVA Compass
The Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program recognized its community partner, BBVA Compass, during a special luncheon event Thursday at Baptist Hospital Orange. Pictured, from left to r... — Updated 12/15/2015
Community mourns with passing of Shirley Roccaforte
The woman affectionately known as the "First Lady of Bridge City" has died. Shirley Roccaforte, wife of Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and a business owner in Bridge City, passed away Monday morning at her home. She was 67. Shirley,... — Updated 12/15/2015
Commissioners address routine business ahead of holidays
Commissioners Court was short and to the point on Tuesday afternoon. Orange County Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon and took care of regular county business items in a very short but efficient meeting. The first item on the... — Updated 12/8/2015
Pinehurst Police Reports Nov. 16-21
Pinehurst Police Reports The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 16 - Nov. 21, 2015. Monday, Nov. 16 • Disturbance in the 1900 block of Camelot. • Alarm in the 2600 block of MacArthur Drive. Tue... — Updated 12/8/2015
Filing deadline for March Primary elections is Monday
The deadline for filing for the March 2016 Primary elections is fast approaching and some last minute additions are possible. The deadline to file for the March Primary elections is 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, with either the chairper... — Updated 12/8/2015
Changes in store at Orange County Sheriff's Office for New Year
The Orange County Sheriff's Office will be undergoing a few changes early in the New Year. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt has revealed a handful of changes will take place at... — Updated 12/8/2015
OCP returns with annual holiday extravaganza
The cast of "Yuletide" goes through its first official dress rehearsal on Monday night in advance of the Orange Community Players presentation of the annual fundraiser event at... — Updated 12/8/2015
