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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

Ollie Mae “ Peggy “ Bean Alford

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Ollie Mae “ Peggy “ Bean Alford, 87, of Deweyville, passed away, Tuesday, May 21, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born on Dec. 25, 1925 in Orange, to her parents, William Henry Teal and Ruby Josephine (Stockman)

Mauriceville Elementary students visit Courthouse

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Mildred G. Allen

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Mildred G. Allen passed away May 22,  at her home. She was 93 years old. Mildred was born on Sept. 7, 1919 in Orange, to Eddie and Alice Gallien. In 1946, she married Elmo W. Allen, and was married for

OHS students travel to Austin for UIL meet

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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

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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

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,

Sandra “Sandye” Sue Vandervoort

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Sandra “Sandye” Sue Vandervoort, 68, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 21,  at her residence. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with Father Jim Sichko officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30

Shangri La announces summer camps

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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

OCP announces auditions for 39 Steps

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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

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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

BCCC announces Students of the Month

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for May at their monthly networking coffee held at Karen Collier’s Edward Jones Investments office, located at 675 West Roundbunch Road. Lindsay Caswell was chosen as the Orangefield

GOACC names Harrington Student of the Month

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Leah Harrington as Student of the Month. Leah is a senior at Community Christian School where she is co-captain of the cheerleading squad, involved in volleyball and softball. She is described as

GOACC welcomes Creative Upholstery

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Creative Upholstery to the membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Creative Upholstery is an independently owned business that is available to take care of all your upholstery needs including automotive, marine, residential