Beaumont woman assaulted in local hotel
Orange police were called to the Days Inn Motel in the 2300 block of IH-10. May 23, after a woman was awakened by a man assaulting her. According to Brittney Hatcher, 23, of Beaumont, she had willingly gone to Delta
Mauriceville Elementary students visit Courthouse
Mauriceville Elementary fifth grade teacher, Mary Kay Berndt, sponsors the school’s student council, made up of fourth and fifth grade representatives. Friday, May 17, those students had the opportunity to visit the Orange County Courthouse. Jeannine Denman, Administrative Assistant to County
Orange Police Beat
Officers with the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 23, and the morning of May 24: Fraud, 201 8th and 19 Knotty Pine Warrant service, 205 Border Assault, Days Inn Traffic accident, 2032 Coronado Warrant service,
OCSO Weekly Reports
Officers with the Orange Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls between May 15 and May 21: May 15: Criminal mischief, 2590 N. Main St./Super Stop #4, Vidor Theft, 205 Border St., Orange Unusual circumstance, 8000 W. FM 1130, Orange
St. Mary students enjoy fun day
St. Mary Catholic School students are almost singing “School’s out for the summer!” Thursday the students and staff participated in “Fun Day” sponsored by the Student Council. The children were divided into groups with each a specific shirt color. They competed with
San Jacinto Museum participates in Blue Star Museums program
The San Jacinto Museum of History Association is pleased to announce its participation in the 2013 season of the Blue Star Museums program, offering free entrance to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through
Texas A&M announces honor roll
Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the spring semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the spring semester who have maintained a 3.75 or
Lamar graduates 121 with honors
Lamar University graduated 121 students with honors during spring commencement ceremonies May 18, in the Montagne Center. Local graduates are listed below. Students graduating Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.0: Bridge City: Nicholas
OHS students travel to Austin for UIL meet
Three OHS students, Luke Johnson, Casey Smith and Eric Truncale, represented their school in the State UIL Meet in Austin o May 21. Casey Smith placed seventh in Current Events, and Luke Johnson placed third in Computer Applications. This trip
Orange Police Beat
Officers with the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 22, and the morning of May 23: Miscellaneous incidents, 1300 block 2nd St. Warrant service, 600 Burton Traffic accident. 2300 block MacArthur Warrant service, 201 8th St.
Man found bleeding in street
Officers with the Orange Police Department are investigating the death an 18 year old Orange man. When police responded to a call in the area of 6th St. and Cherry Ave., they found Devon Walker lying in the roadway, bleeding
Chuck Uzzle: Wide open options await
Well the hot weather we generally associate with this time of the year appears to have finally taken over and ushered the last of those fantastic cool days off until we see the first fronts show back up in October.
Orange Police Beat
Officers with the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 21, and the morning of May 22: Traffic accident, 9100 block Hwy. 105 Harassment, 201 8th St. Miscellaneous incidents, 110 Morris Follow-up investigation, 516 Burton Controlled substance,
Shangri La announces summer camps
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center announces its upcoming summer camps, called Eco-Rangers, for students entering third through ninth grades. Eco-Rangers sessions will take place on select dates in June, July and August, and are scheduled for different dates
“Writing Strong Women” offers sense of empowerment
When Sylvia Dickey Smith started writing, she not only wanted to be a story teller, she wanted to make a difference. As a feminist writer, she creates strong female characters that have overcome adversity, be it controlling men, sexual or
OCP announces auditions for 39 Steps
Orange Community Players, Inc. will host auditions for “The 39 Steps” 5-9 p.m., May 28 and 29 at the playhouse located at 708 Division Ave. in Orange. “The 39 Steps,” by John Buchan is a two time Tony Award winning play, winner
Cowboy Church to host World Champion Bull Rider
The Cowboy Church of Orange County will host 1997 World Champion Bull Rider Scott Mendes May 24-26. Scott and his team will lead a “Bulls and Bibles Camp” for youth ages 14-18. This clinic will offer instruction in bull riding
Over the decades, three officers killed in the line of duty
Recently, across the county, police were taking time to reflect on their fellow brethren who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and
Local veterans to be honored Sunday
Memorial day is more than backyard barbecues and going to the beach, but is a federal holiday which occurs annually on the finally Monday in May to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving their country
WOCCISD board member jailed for failure to pay child support
While most candidates were out working the polling sites to reach potential voters on election day, May 11, Bryan Keith “Chop” Thomas Muhammed, was sitting in the Orange County Jail. Muhammed had been there since May 7 on a contempt
Excellence in education honored in Bridge City
Bridge City educators and students received special recognition from the BCISD school board on Monday. The board acknowledged excellence in education, vocational skills and outstanding athletic achievements. Assistant Superintendent Gina Mannino presented certificates of appreciation to teachers and para professionals
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