Category Archives: Orange County News
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
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
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;
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
2008 case finally goes to trial
Trial testimony began Tuesday in the trial of Eric Jarrod Williams in the 128th District Court. Williams is facing third degree felony charges of indecency with a child from an alleged incident on or about June 2008. The victim was
House fire considered suspicious
The City of Orange Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 2408 Pacific Street Tuesday morning at 10:15. Within 30 seconds after the incident on Pacific was dispatched, another report of a house fire came in
Three OPD officers killed over the decades
This week across the country police are 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
Walter, Sheila Umphrey to be honored at Annual Hurricane Party
The Beaumont and Orange County American Red Cross Chapters will honor Sheila and Walter Umphrey at its 25th Annual Hurricane Party, “Cocktails and Camo”, on Thursday, May 23. The event will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center at 6:00 pm,
“Songs from the Heart”
Helen Clark has been writing songs since she was a teenager. When her kids were grown, her husband encouraged her to record some of them. “If you’re ever gonna make a recording, its time you better do it,” he said.
Local soil and water conversation district attend awards banquet
The Lower Sabine Neches Soil and Water Conservation District was represented in the Region III Awards Banquet held in the Norman Center in Jacksonville on May 2. The winners, or those accepting the award on their behalf are listed, from
The W.H. Stark House opens Celebrating Mothers
The W.H. Stark House invites visitors to view a new, special exhibit honoring the women at the center of the Lutcher and Stark families, Frances Ann Lutcher, and her daughter, Miriam Lutcher Stark. The exhibit went on display Tuesday, April
Mauriceville woman gives from her heart
Being a mother was something Cheryl Estes strived to become and although doctors told her if would never happen in a million years, she found a way to do it anyway many times over. Cheryl and Shane Estes, of Mauriceville,
Senior Citizen Rally Day a success
The 2013 44th Annual Senior Citizen Rally Day was such a success! It took place at the VFW Hall on Hwy 87 on Tuesday. Over 350 people attended not including the 85 vendors and over 25 volunteers. The day began
Firefighter instinct saves BC man
It was all “just instinct” when Chris Harvey, 29, a Beaumont Firefighter, jumped into the water to save a 19-year-old Bridge City man whose vehicle has just plunged into the water off of Highway 87. Harvey was traveling about 2
LCHS Class of ‘63 hold 50th reunion
The Little Cypress High School Class of 1963 held their 50th reunion on April 20 at the Econlodge in Orange. Approximately 60 people were in attendance, 25 of them were classmates. The Class of 1963 graduated on May 23, 1963.
Man arrested after OPD searches apartment
Officers with the Orange Police Dept. narcotics division arrested a 22 year old man when they executed a search warrant Thursday, April 25. Codey Dwayne Janice was taken into custody at the Cypress Cove Apartments in the 3800 block of
Roses; a full time hobby
Some people love to cook, do woodworking or collect things for a hobby. Gerald Jones, of Little Cypress, likes to grow roses. He began gardening roses about 18 years ago. His rose gardens have grown to include about 300 rose
BC Library to host Literary Feast, Author’s Forum
The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library is hosting a Literary Feast and Author’s Forum in order to fund an expansion project for the library. It will be 6 p.m. May 10 at the Bridge City Community Center. Texas
Stark Museum to host Fiesta Family Day
The Stark Museum of Art, invites families and visitors of all ages to Fiesta Family Day on Saturday, May 4, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A highlight of Family Day will be performances by Mexican Heritage Folkloric Dancers (Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana). The Family
Gerald LeLeux, Car Guy
A lot of time and a little bit of metal Gerald LeLeux has always been a car guy. With the aid of his mother, LeLeux changed out his first starter when he was 12 years old. His class in school
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