Rainbow, Veterans bridges not closed, officials say

Hurricane Gustav

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September 1, 2008

Anonymous The Port Arthur News Mon Sep 01, 2008, 09:52 AM CDT

There is a rumor that the Rainbow Bridge and the Veterans Memorial Bridge are closed. That is false information. This verication has been confirmed through the Port Arthur E.O.C. and the Orange County E.O.C., Crystal Holkmes of the Jefferson County Emergency Management office reported at 9:30 a.m. Monday.

Apparently some state and national news and weather channels have erroneously reported the bridges were closed.

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“Everything is all right,” she said was her message.

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The Central Middle School Band capped off a successful year by competing in the Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 5th. Forty-eight students brought home 66 medals. Band members who won honors are: Danny Abdullah, Syrina Akbari, Abigail Albright, Max Barclay, Joel Bardwell, Jordan Bardwell, Brandon Baumgardner, Anthony Bennett, James Brindza, Cullen Cessna, Vanessa Daigle, Collin Elliott ,Dyan Emerson, Cyle Hubbard, Colin Jackson, Jennifer Jones, Jordan Jones, Jase Keel, Jessica Koons, Marissa Licatino, Todd Luke, Kade McCorvy, Jordan Mitchell, Kelby Myers, Mason Ouzts, Sara Pierce, Kayla Prestridge, Daniela Rodriguez, Noah Ross, Shae Sanders, Chandler Smith, Brian Speight, Erin Stilley, Arriana Torres and Tommy Truong Central's Band Directors are Joe Vargas and Michelle Melancon. On May 15th, the Band will hold its final performances of the year. They will play in Central's auditorium at 9 AM. Later that evening, they will be part of the Nederland ISD Band Pageant at the Performing Arts Center.

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