Mayor Rutledge Seeks Re-election
My name is David Rutledge, and for the past 8 years it has been my privilege to serve as your Bridge City Mayor. My family moved to Bridge City in 1960, I attended school here and... — Updated 4/16/2024
Mauriceville Heritage Association Presents the 43rd Annual Pageant and 2024 Crawfish Bash
The Mauriceville Heritage Association proudly announces the successful hosting of the 43rd annual pageant, in conjunction with the highly anticipated 2024 Crawfish Bash, scheduled... — Updated 4/16/2024
OFHS UIL One-Act Play moves on
Orangefield High School's UIL entry in the One-Act Play competition last weekend won its latest round and is advancing to the regional competition at Blinn College on April 26. It... — Updated 4/16/2024
Food pantry needs help with stock
The Salvation Army of Orange County is once again looking for food donations to stock their pantry so local individuals and families can get help so they are not hungry. Board... — Updated 4/16/2024
Governor honors Orange County Disaster Rebuild
The OneStar Foundation, the official non-profit for the state, has announced that the Orange County Disaster Rebuild is one of the recipients of the Governor's Volunteer Awards.... — Updated 4/16/2024
Trahan warns of debris in Sabine
Precinct 1 Commissioner Johnny Trahan warned boaters to be on the lookout for logs and other debris washing down the Sabine River after flooding last week in Newton and Jasper... — Updated 4/16/2024
Orange County has historical ties to Texas Independence
Events in Texas 188 years ago moved quickly toward Texas becoming an independent nation, and what is now Orange County had a prominent role. One resident signed the Texas... — Updated 4/16/2024
Road trip for eclipse builds family bonds
A mother-daughter road trip to follow the sun and the solar eclipse turned into a discovery of longtime family history in Orange County. We are descendants of the Pevoto, Bland,... — Updated 4/16/2024
Complimentary and can't do without
One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. The task of sifting... — Updated 4/16/2024
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 4/16/2024
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
James "Sandy" Kirkland, 75, Vidor
James “Sandy” H. Kirkland III, a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He... — Updated 4/16/2024
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
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
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
Brick Oven Named Bridge City Chamber Business of the Month for April
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Brick Oven has been named Business of the Month for April 2024. They were presented with an award at the... — Updated 4/16/2024
OF April Student of the Month is Georgia Jones
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the April Student of the Month for Orangefield is Georgia Jones. Georgia is ranked 10 of 124 with a GPA:... — Updated 4/16/2024
Welch Named Employee of the Month for April by Bridge City Chamber of Commerce
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Heidi Welch with Orangefield ISD has been named April Employee of the... — Updated 4/16/2024
Pam Guidry of Bridge City runs in Boston marathon
Pam Guidry. a local Bridge city resident, achieved her dream of competing in the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. She is an avid runner and qualified twice for the Boston... — Updated 4/16/2024
Orangefield High School prom royality
Ethan Blackburn, left, and Madison Meyer were crowned king and queen of the Orangefield High School prom Saturday... — Updated 4/16/2024
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
HISTORIC TRIAL OF TRUMP BEGINS Not until mid-afternoon Tuesday did Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors select the first seven jurors for the case, which centers on allegations... — Updated 4/16/2024
