Holy Moley, is that Holyfield?
The eclipse wasn’t the only strange sighting in Orange County over the last few days. Saturday, pictures started showing up of local residents with four-time heavyweight boxing... — Updated 4/9/2024
Walker to be first woman DA in Orange County
Sometimes in life, a person ends up where they were meant to be. Krispen Walker is one of those people. The West Orange-Stark High graduate on January 1 will become the new... — Updated 4/9/2024
Entergy plant plans night construction
People in Bridge City will see another construction traffic problem this week as the new Entergy Orange County Advanced Power Station has night work. Crews will be working from 9... — Updated 4/9/2024
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge Recognized
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge was recently recognized as a "Certified Municipal Official" by the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers... — Updated 4/9/2024
Tournament raises funds for Litton scholarship
Coach H.N. "Moe" Litton, who worked more 30 years for Bridge City High School as a coach and athletic trainer, is legendary in the thoughts of his former students. His family keeps... — Updated 4/9/2024
$22K Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Ensures Orange County ESD #2 / Bridge City Fire & Rescue is Better Prepared
Bridge City, TX – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation announced the award of a $22,043.80 grant to Orange County ESD #2/Bridge City Fire & Rescue to ensure first responders... — Updated 4/9/2024
CenterPoint Energy encourages safety awareness during National Safe Digging Month
Utility reminds everyone to contact 811 before digging – including gardening, building a fence or installing a mailbox – to keep our communities safe. CenterPoint Energy is... — Updated 4/9/2024
Harbert announces run for Mayor of Bridge City
My name is Carl Harbert and I would like to announce that I am running for Mayor of Bridge City. I have lived in Bridge City for the last 39 years. My wife Theresa and I raised our... — Updated 4/9/2024
Baseball races remain tight for local teams
The high school baseball teams are entering the final stretch of the district schedule. Four games over the next two weeks will determine if the teams will be eligible for the post... — Updated 4/14/2024
LCM and Bridge City capture important softball wins
As the regular season for softball approaches its conclusion three local teams are in strong positions to make the post season. Final district games will be played the week of... — Updated 4/14/2024
Overlooked, under appreciated, and cooked well done
It’s a given during certain months that there will be tons of ink dedicated to the pursuit of certain fish. There are “big trout” months, “flounder run” fiestas, and... — Updated 4/9/2024
Cardinals and Bobcats still leaders in their respective baseball districts
The District 19-4A standings got a little tighter last week with the results from games involving local teams. The Bridge City Cardinals split their two games and the Little... — Updated 4/7/2024
Cardinal softball nesting in first place
Just two weeks remain in the regular season for local high school softball teams. The Bridge City Cardinals are undefeated in District 19-4A and in sole possession of first place.... — Updated 4/6/2024
Orangefield golfers win district in girls and boys
The Orangefield girls and boys golf teams both captured district championships the first week of April at the Chambers County Golf Course. It was the second year in a row for the... — Updated 4/4/2024
Six student athletes sign scholarships
Six student athletes signed scholarships on Wednesday, April 3, to play their sports at the college level. Five of the seniors are graduating from Little Cypress Mauriceville High... — Updated 4/9/2024
Lois Marie Judice, 95, Bridge City
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... — Updated 12/4/2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Longron Block, 72, Orange
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... — Updated 11/30/2023
Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, Bridge City
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 12/4/2023
Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, Bridge City
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,... — Updated 2/13/2024
Alvin Joseph White, Jr., 91, Orange
Alvin Joseph White, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Vidor, Texas. A.J. was born to Juanita Gonzales and Alvin White Sr. on... — Updated 4/12/2024
Janelle Wallace Ramsey, 77, Orange
Janelle Wallace Ramsey, 77, of Orange, TX, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born to the late Jim and Nellie Salee Wallace on June 3, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, she graduated from... — Updated 4/14/2024
Mark David Bennett, 70, Bridge City
Mark David Bennett, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of FM 1406 and Hwy 365 near Winnie. He passed away at the scene on February... — Updated 4/16/2024
Martha Jean Bagley Hall, 93, Orange
Martha Jean Bagley Hall, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Orange, with her girls by her side. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13,... — Updated 4/9/2024
Albertice Coy Morgan, 93, formerly of Bridge City
Albertice Coy Morgan, 93, previously of Bridge City, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his granddaughter’s home in College Station, Texas. Coy was born on February 1,... — Updated 4/9/2024
John H. Hughes, 78, Orange
John Harvey Hughes was born on February 23, 1946, in Hillsboro, Illinois. He was the fourth child of George and Ena Marie (Abernathy) Hughes. He went to be with Jesus on April 1,... — Updated 4/8/2024
OF Abby Broussard signs letter of intent
Orangefield High School softball player, Abby Broussard, signed a letter of intent with Clarendon... — Updated 4/9/2024
LeJeune named Chamber's student of the month at BCHS
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the April Student of the Month for Bridge City is Nicholas LeJeune. Nicholas is ranked 102... — Updated 4/9/2024
Orangefield Students Earn Word Expert Certification
Six students, as part of Mrs. Bellard's BIM 2 class, earned their Microsoft Office Word EXPERT Certification. Congratulations to these students for earning this... — Updated 4/8/2024
OF FFA Land Judging team travels to Sam Houston
The Orangefield FFA Land Judging Team traveled to Sam Houston State University to compete in the Area IX CDEs. After a successful day of competition, Ethan Welch placed 1st place... — Updated 4/8/2024
Fergia named Rotary SOM for OF
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club announced Caleb Fergia as their April Orangefield Student of the Month. Caleb ranks #66 in his class with a GPA of 3.49. He plans to play... — Updated 4/8/2024
Guyote places 1st at HOSA State Conference
Congratulations to Katie Guyote, who represented Orangefield High School at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Conference in Galveston last week. She walked away with... — Updated 4/9/2024
Shangri La Gardens to host Earth Day celebration at Eco-Fest
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to celebrate Earth Day during their annual spring event, Eco-Fest. This day of family friendly fun takes place on... — Updated 4/8/2024
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE—BIG DEAL The much anticipated solar eclipse shifted billions of dollars across the country. The ‘first’ reports came out of Mexico, headed to Texas Hill... — Updated 4/9/2024
