Category Archives: Orange County News
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Congratulations to Crystal Einkauf Voegeli, RN, FNP
On April 19, 2013 Crystal earned a master’s degree in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) at the university of Texas Medical branch, in Galveston, Texas. Crystal maintained a 4.0 grade average and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Theta
St. Mary Cheerleaders host last pep rally of the school year
St. Mary Catholic School Cheerleaders performed their last pep rally Monday this week. The eighth graders are taking their final Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They graduate at St. Mary Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Parents of the cheerleaders attended
OC Texas Retired Teachers Assoc. installs new officers
The Orange County Unite for the Texas Retired Teachers Association installed new officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year on May 14, their last meeting of the fiscal year. Officers are: President – Harvey Wilson; First Vice President – Kay Kline;
Community Bulletin Board and Church Happenings
OF Athletic Department creating Wall of Honor The Orangefield Athletic Department is developing a “Wall of Honor” for those athletes who have either been named All-State or have gone on to play at the next level. Much of the Orangefield
Stark Museum accepting applications for Art Quest youth classes
Registration is open through June 3, for Art Quest, youth art classes offered by the Stark Museum of Art. Classes will be available for first through twelfth grade students, and will take place on select dates in June, July and
Shangri La to host Memorial Day ceremony
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, in Orange, will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. The program will begin
Nazarenes to host annual veteran’s tribute
The Orange First Church of the Nazarene will hold their 10th annual tribute to Orange County veterans, at 6:00 pm, May 26. The public is invited to attend the tribute at the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, located at 3810 MLK Dr.
Add to Google
