Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Planning and design work is moving along steadily for the Orange County end of the federal Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Orange County and the Orange County Drainage District will host three public outreach meetings in late April to show their work. The first meeting is set for Saturday, April 23 at the Bridge City Community Center. Additional meetings will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Ora...
PUTIN CONTINUES TO INFLICT DEATH ON UKRAINIANS When and how will it end? Western officials and analysts say the conflict is turning into a grinding war of attrition, with Russian president Vladimir Putin's forces using air power and artillery to pulverize cities from a distance. Russia's invasion has driven over 3.5 million people from Ukraine. Those who have made it out of Mariupol told of a divested city. There are no buildings there anymore. The pre-war population of...
James “Buddy” Arthur Heard II, age 35, passed away at his home in Mauriceville, Texas on Friday, March 18, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 25, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Orange with Rev. Josh Fults and Rev. Barry Bradley officiating. The family will be receiving visitation beginning at 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the memorial service. Claybar Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. James was born in Orange, Texas on March 24, 198...
Don Reese said he retired as Bridge City's transportation director a couple of years ago because, "I got tired of trying to keep bus drivers." Then the retiree took a part-time job – as a Bridge City school bus driver. "They needed some help," Reese explained. "It fits my retirement." School districts all over the country are facing bus driver shortages. On the same day Reese was interviewed, West Orange-Cove school district issued a release saying the district had 10 bus d...
OUR POPULARITY GROWS Over the last few weeks we have had increased demand for more papers. We increased our circulation last week by 800 more County and Penny Records at some of our drop locations. The popularity of the publications could be from a full staff of writers for the first time in a long time. Margaret Toal, longtime newspaper reporter, former editor of the Leader, and a noted feature writer, is now retired but will devote some of her time to feature writing on a...
The most improved Orange County football team is getting an improved homefield. Little Cypress-Mauriceville school board members voted to approve $5 million in athletic facility improvements that include an artificial turf playing field, a new seven-lane track and new restrooms for the home side of Battlin' Bear Stadium. A project schedule prepared for trustees shows that the football field will be ready in August, in time for the 2022 football season. Eric Peevey, LCM's...
Hopefully, our recent warmer weather didn't lull any fellow gardeners into believing spring had arrived in Southeast Texas! March weather patterns are unpredictable, quickly changing from warm day time temperatures to frigid nighttime temperatures within a short period! Dramatic temperatures swings can make even the most seasoned gardeners cringe, while determining when to plant annuals, perennial flowers, and vegetables (as I too, almost planted tomato and pepper plants this...
Arthur David Elder, 73, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. A graveside service for Arthur will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 9, 1949, he was the son of Vernie Elder and Mattie Elizabeth (Smith) Elder. Arthur will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Parrish; grandchildren, Grant, Colton and Alexis; sister, Shirley Brown; nieces, Robin Brown and Ruth Ann Broussard;...
Anjo Cecile Mazzola, 92, of Orange, passed away on March 3, 2022 in Vidor. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 10, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with a rosary beginning at 11:00 a.m. Anjo was born in Warren, Arkansas, on December 8, 1929, she...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced that Farmers-Scot C. Shaffer Insurance Agency has been named Business of the Month for March 2022. Scot C. Shaffer was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Eric Andrus at the March Networking Coffee hosted by Karen Collier with Edward Jones. The Scot C Shaffer Insurance Agency stated in Beaumont in 2002 and Moved to Bridge City on Nov 14th, 2004. Over the years the Agency has done its best to...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that Morgan Taylor, Employee Orange County Emergency Services, has been named March Employee of the Month. Morgan Taylor has worked for Orange County for 6 years. Her career began at the Sheriff’s Office and then transferred to Emergency Management where she serves as the Grant Coordinator. Ms. Taylor’s primary function is writing grant proposals, submitting and performing the financial administration of grants and other fun...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Ashton DeRouen. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55 Pictured from Left to Right: Kaylee DeRouen, Dave Derosier, Ashton DeRouen, Lisa Huckaby, Tim Wooley, Bryan and Jennifer DeRouen Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce....
Adam Wilkes Vallandingham, 39 of Orange Texas passed away on March 5, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 12, from 1-3pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange Park, Florida on May 16, 1982 to Earl and Lisa Vallandingham. Adam loved hunting at the family ranch, fishing, watching Nascar, and spending time with his loving partner, Kristi and his family. He was a foreman for the family business, BK&R Enterprises. He is preceeded in death by h...
Daniel “Danny” Gholson, 74, of Orange, passed away on March 11, 2022, in Orange. Dan Gholson, born on January 20, 1948 to Enid Carey Gholson of Orange. He went to Anderson Elementary in Orange, graudated from West Orange High School and then went to college as a Texas Longhorn and graduated with a Business degree. Dan met his wife, JoAnne Toenges in Houston and they married in Gregham, Oregon on February 16, 1980, and live there for two years before moving back to Orange. He...
Matthew Lee Dickey, 54, of Orange, passed away on March 7, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Matthew was born in Orange, Texas, on April 1, 1967, he was the son of Sylvester Pete and Nettie Mae Dickey. He graduated from West Orange-Stark in 1985, and attended Lamar University for seven years. He loved listening to his favorite music...
Keith William Wyatt AKA: "Redneck" was born in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, on July 24th, 1966, to Ralph and Virginia Wyatt, this is also where he grew up. He received his wings in Port Neches, TX, March 9th, 2022. Keith was welcomed to Heaven by his Daddy - Ralph Eugene Wyatt, Son - Christopher Michael Young, Grandson- Michael Keegan Ward, Nephew- Lance Knight, Brother - Eddie Gene Wyatt, Uncle - Ricky Lynn Wyatt, and the Wyatt and Dampier Grandparents, along with ma...
Carl Edward Gideon, 70 of Bridge City, passed away on March 7, 2022, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 20, 1952, he was the son of George E. Gideon and Marion C. (Pellegrin) Gideon. Carl started his career with En...
Patsy went home to meet her Heavenly Father March 7, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at Miracle Restoration Revival at 608 Dogwood St. in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Doucet. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Raised in Beaumont, Texas. Born May 1, 1938 came to Orange in: 1978. Patsy loved her 3 children and they loved her dearly. She only had...
Cora Sue Roberts Burch, 80, passed away on March 7, 2022, at her home in Orange. Born on April 14, 1941, in Hemphill, Texas, Cora Sue was raised in Orange in a loving home with her parents and four sisters. She was the oldest of the five “Roberts girls.” Her sisters were some of her greatest joys, and she was so proud of them. Cora Sue was the quiet one, while the others were social and outgoing. They cheered and played sports, and Cora Sue gladly cheered for them from the...
Nelson Plaisance trailered the 23-foot eyesore from his yard in the Cove to the Collection Station at the Orange County Landfill Saturday afternoon. It was time to let 'er go and the Vessel Turn In Program being run by the Texas General Land Office at the FM 1442 location was the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to the boat that wouldn't even run to his mailbox for 15 years or more. "A friend of mine must have seen it in the paper and I found out from his post on Facebook....
Plant choice is one of many important steps in creating a new garden design or outdoor living area transformation. Choosing the right plants for your garden space depends on a several different factors, such as knowing the exact amount of space to fill with plants and understanding your garden's characteristics. Determining the soil type and deciding on the look you want to create. Naturally, there are numerous exciting elements to consider while determining your planting...
Amy Lee Pelaez-Allen, 34, of Orange, passed away on February 27, 2022 in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 14, 1988, she was the daughter of Randy Pelaez and Mary Beth (Verrett) Pelaez. Amy...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the February and March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen. Asia is ranked 3 of 193 with a GPA of 4.76. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55...
Ryland King Nobles, two months old, of Orange, was welcomed into Jesus’ loving arms, February 25, 2022. A graveside service for immediate family will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange with burial to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Ryland was the beloved son of David Paul Moses Nobles, Sr. and Kaitlyn Cierra (Winn) Nobles, born on November 29th, 2...
Beginning Monday, March 7, 2022, road construction will begin on Western Avenue between Irving Street and Albany Street. Alternating lane closures and uneven travel lanes can be expected. Expect delays. Please avoid area if possible....
