Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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THESE ARE HISTORICAL TIMES-PUTIN'S WAR The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens by the day. Where will it all end? I recall WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan but this could be different than all the others. One difference for the United States is we won't have boots on the ground. We will have to make sacrifices at home. With the oil embargo on Russia, we will see gas prices rise even higher. That is a small price to pay in comparison to what the people of Ukraine are...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Orangefield is Tyler Shearin. Tyler is ranked 48 of 143 with a GPA of 3.78. Pictured from Left to Right: Rea Wrinkle, Britni Briggs, Lee Shearin, Monica Shearin, Tyler Shearin, Christy Khoury, Shawn McAlpin. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce 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 Pictured from Left to Right: Stephanie Roberts, Lisa Huckaby, Asia Erwin, Brandie Erwin, Tim Wooley Pictured from Left to Right: Kaylee DeRouen, Dave Derosier, Ashton DeRouen, Lisa Huckaby, Tim Wooley, Bryan and Jennifer DeRouen Photo courtesy of...
Orange County Transportation will be conducting mandatory training March 15-17 and will be closed the 15th and the 17th with a limited ride schedule on the 16th. If you have any questions you can call 745-9366....
In loving memory of my wife Beverly Starr passed on 3/5/22 at Kaplan's hospice. Wife, sister, always concerned about family, and friends. By far the most wonderful person that I was lucky enough to know. Until we are reunited, Godspeed to paradise...
LOCAL POLITICS TURNS DARK I can't remember at anytime when we had just two local races. In this case, only one party participated. I'm turning this column in before the polls close so the outcome will have to be in our news section. The races were well fought in the commissioner's race but I was disappointed by the personal attacks in the J.P. race. It was meant to hurt a candidate but it also hurt the entire family. One's record of service is open for review and criticism...
Experience walked in Orange County Precinct 3 and money talked in Orange County Precinct 2. Joy Dubose-Simonton won her third term as Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Tuesday night, squeaking past paralegal Candice Conroy Steele, a two-time challenger. In the other contested Orange County race, Chris Sowell was not just the top vote-getter in a five-man race for the County Commissioner job representing Precinct 2. He avoided a run-off with an overwhelming 59.7 percent of the...
In the last half of 2021, Dade Phelan, Orange County's State representative, raised $1.5 million in campaign funds and spent about every penny of it on campaign expenses. But the Beaumont-based Republican has no one running against him in 2022. Talk about money for nothing. But don't pine for Phelan, who hasn't had an opponent since 2014, the first of his now five elections to the Statehouse. He is still sitting on nearly $5 million in political contributions, according to...
The City of Orange is saying goodbye to its top two firefighters in the next six weeks and plans are being made to find their replacements. David Frenzel announced last year he is retiring near the end of April after 53 years with the Orange Fire Department, the last 25 as Fire Chief. Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown announced last week she plans to retire next week after 30 years at OFD. "Everybody says you'll know when it's time, and I knew it was time," she said. "I prayed...
The previous occupant's University of Texas Longhorns golf bag has been replaced by a Texas A&M diploma belonging to a man who used to be a golf pro. Brent Walker's course to being the new city manager for the City of Bridge City has been full of doglegs and tricky reads. But the Panhandle native who grew up on the grasslands beneath Kansas' Flint Hills, thinks he has found his sweet spot in Southeast Texas. "I've really been looking for a place to call home and I like...
Another season is coming to an end and very soon winter will be nothing more than a fading memory for us all. As spring nears, each passing day becomes slightly warmer, though we may still have an occasional cool night. Our last anticipated frost date is around March 12th. Our local soil temperature remains too cold to plant tomatoes and peppers just yet, so wait until after the last anticipated frost date. Now is a great time to complete the following gardening tasks. Plant...
OJH Student Council members attended the TASC District 17 Spring Convention on Monday, February 28th. OJH StuCo received four awards for this year's projects in Community Service, Pride & Patriotism, Energy & Environment, and DASH. Students participated in ice breakers and table talks where they exchanged project ideas with other councils. They also attended a presentation by keynote speaker, Liz Plachta, co-founder of Ruby's Rainbow....
Mary Elder Allensworth of Warren, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother, loving and devoted wife, sister, caregiver, friend and fun grandmother. She has the most generous giving heart and was always touching others with her presence. A celebration of life graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Mary was born 83 years ago in New Albany Mississippi....
Richard John Dartez, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on February 24, 2022. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was born August 13, 1937, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Mildred and Joe Dartez. Richard held tight to his cajun roots all of his life, enjoying everything associated with it. He lived in Bridge City, Texas over 40 years and created a life with his wife and two daughters. He was a proud dad who supported his children by engaging in their activities....
Linda Lee Jones, 79, of Groves, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Port Arthur. Born in Houston, Texas on November 10, 1942, she was the daughter of Howard Clark and Ida Mae Randall. Gamur as her grandchildren called her, loved to cook for her family. Linda was known to be handy, she was known around her house as the handy woman because she just seemed to be able to fix everything. She loved to thift shop and craft, whether it was coloring or scrapbooking. She was not very...
Frankie Nell Walthall, 88, passed away on February 21, 2022, at Habor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther S. Harvey and Maggie Harvey; her husband, Bruce Walthall;...
Rhett Burton Butaud, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, went to join his loving wife of over 40 years Janet Butaud on February 26, 2022 in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 12,1953, he was the son of Harold J. Butaud and Betty Ruth ( Harrell) Butaud. Rhett was a devoted and faithful Christian man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a longtime welder and in his spare time he loved to play pool and was an avid player, Rhett was also determined to...
Gene Lummus went home to be with the Lord February 18, 2022. Gene was the son of Vertis Lummus, Sr. and Melba Tucker Lummus, born November 19, 1960 in Orange, Texas. He graduated Little Cypress Maruiceville in 1979. Gene enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He was an avid motorspors enthusiast owning various boats, muscle cars and motorcycles over the years. He loved pets and dogs of all types. Gene loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was...
Travis R Vincent, Sr., 86, of Orange, passed away on February 23, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 28, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on Novembe...
9 WOS choir students received superior ratings at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held at LCM High School on February 5th. All students performed Class 1 solos which are the most challenging songs to perform. Some students sang in foreign languages including Italian and German. Because of their superior performances, they have qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (TSSEC) held in Austin, Texas in May 2022. Back Row L to R: Yamileth Mayo, Jay'Den Miller, Jalen...
Kenneth P. Ruane, 80, passed away on February 20, 2022. Ken leaves three children: David Ruane of Shaker Heights, OH, Denise Ritossa and Robert of Kirtland, OH, and Dan Ruane of Nashville, TN, and two grandsons, Ryan and Nicholas Ritossa of Kirtland, OH. Ken was an avid marathon runner. He qualified and competed in the Cleveland and Boston races and many races in Houston, TX. Ken always enjoyed a top rung finish in his age group. He also qualified and competed in the Senior...
John Robert Taylor, 70, of Beaumont, passed away on February 20, 2022, in his home. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Lamar Baptist Church at 1003 Oregan Ave, Beaumont, Texas 77705. Officiating will be Pastor Warren Wargo and Pastor David Shirey. Cremation will be under the direction of Simple Tributes by Claybar. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on March 13, 1951, he was the son of Robert and Lorraine Taylor. John earned his Bachelor’s and M...
Robert Alan Smith, 56, of Beaumont, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Ray McNames of Grace Church in Lumberton and Brother David Millner of Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...
Cathy June (Cooper) Latham, 78, of Orange, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born on September 24, 1943 to Jack Denny Cooper and Kathleen Perry Sedoruk Young. She will be remembered as being nurturing, by nature, as she raised ten children and cared for many more throughout her life. She provided a cherished place of comfort and stability to all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cathy enjoyed decorating (and redecorating) her home,...
Wanda Hardee, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Tyler Ellison of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Wanda was born in Cumby, Texas, on December 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Reverend Edwin Ryan...
