Former editor left imprint on Orange County
Glenda Dyer, an educated chemist who developed an affinity for the ink of newspapers, including nearly every paper in Orange County, died at her family farm in Tennessee, where she... — Updated 4/23/2024
Orange County sees big drop in monthly sales taxes
Sales taxes for the largest entities were down for the month of February, but Bridge City, Vidor, and Pinehurst had increases. Orange County, which has a 0.5 percent sales tax,... — Updated 4/23/2024
Early voting begins city, school elections
Most cities and school districts in Orange County were able to cancel their May 4 elections because of no contested races, but the races and issues on ballots are drawing out... — Updated 4/23/2024
Local school board members attend Advisory Council meeting
The Texas Association of School Boards had a Legislative Advisory Council meeting during the weekend with two representatives from Orange County attending. The group discussed the... — Updated 4/23/2024
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
No wrong choice
You ever wonder what a 64 pack of Crayola crayons, 31 flavors of ice cream at Baskin Robbins, or bags of assorted candy have in common? The answer is they offer something for... — Updated 4/23/2024
Softball teams heading to post season
The regular season concluded after the third week of April for the local high school softball teams. Bridge City, Little Cypress Mauriceville, and Orangefield will be participating... — Updated 4/23/2024
District baseball race concludes this week
The final games of the district schedules will be played this week by local high school baseball teams. Though the Class 3A district champion has been decided, the Class 4A race... — Updated 4/23/2024
Orangefield golfers advance to state
The Orangefield girls golf team is headed to state. One Bobcat boy golfer will also be going to state again. The Lady Bobcats captured third place at the regional tournament in... — Updated 4/19/2024
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
Harry Louis Stephens, 82, Bridge City
Our beloved husband and father, Harry Louis Stephens, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, leaving us lost and heartbroken. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October... — Updated 4/23/2024
Glenda Crick Dyer, 80, formerly of Orange
Glenda Crick Dyer, age 80, of Eagleville, TN passed away April 20, 2024. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul Dyer; daughter, Martha (Huw) Howells,... — Updated 4/23/2024
Clarence Phillip Williams, 78, Orange
C.P. Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2024, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar... — Updated 4/23/2024
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, Orange
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15. 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at... — Updated 4/19/2024
Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, Orange
Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 26, 1951, he was the son... — Updated 4/19/2024
Mary Ann Kennon, 86, Brookland
Mary Ann Kennon, 86, of Brookland, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at... — Updated 4/20/2024
BC weightlifters honored
The Bridge City school board Monday honored members of the high school weightlifting team who made it to the state competition. The honorees are Avery Weidner, Hallie Bearden, Gaby... — Updated 4/23/2024
American Legion Post 49 Fish Fry
The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave in Orange, will be having a fish fry on Thursday, May 2nd, starting at 11 am at the Post. The menu will consist of fried... — Updated 4/23/2024
First Saturday at First Baptist Church Bridge City
May 3rd will be First Saturday at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Starting at 10 a.m cookies and bottled water will be offered for those who drive by. The 2 flags at the... — Updated 4/23/2024
OF One Act Play moves on
The Orangefield TheatreCats Troupe is advancing to the regional UIL One Act Play contest for Class 3A. Their show, “ Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling under the direction of... — Updated 4/23/2024
Orangefield Students Learn by Doing
Former Orangefield ISD Trustee, Donovan Weldon, special-ordered a pipe spreader for his excavator, from the OHS Welding Shop. Mr. Weldon agreed, you can't sell something that you... — Updated 4/23/2024
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
JUST SAY IT AIN’T SO I’m just having a real hard time accepting that my longtime friend Harry Stephens is gone. Early Sunday morning I glanced down at the ringing phone and... — Updated 4/23/2024
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
