Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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I Thessalonians 5:19 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." This is not meant to be a great piece of scholarship, but to rejoice in a great time of the year…Thanksgiving. It should not be a time to first give credence to the turkey and all the trimmings. It is supposed to be a time for a special look at life in and through Christ Jesus. The song "Count Your Blessings" has to come to mind. When we are sitting around the t...
Angel gained her wings to Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021 with her sister by her side. She was 62 years old. Angel was born August 28, 1959, in Hahira, Georgia to A.C. and Goldie Johnson. Angel had Downs Syndrome, but this did not hold her back from being a very independent child. She could color the most perfect pictures. She loved to sit for hours and color the day or night away. Her favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz. She would even cackle like the Wicked Witch of the...
If you're reading this it means I didn't make it. Big time bummer! But don't think I didn't go down without a fight! Cancer is a wicked thing. Since I'm writing this in advance, I assume I am survived by John R. Morgan, my hero for more than 30 years, and our amazing children, James A. Morgan, Alden B. Morgan & Ashton R. Morgan. All of whom I love more than I can say. I am also survived by my parents, my mother, Barbara C. Worsham-Gartung, who is selfless and compassionate...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Reagan Lee, Employee of Merle Norman, has been named November Employee of the Month. Reagan was presented her award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Crystal Fabre, at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Reagan Lee is an Employee of Merle Norman. She is a full time student at Deweyville High School, she is also a student at Lamar State College. She is due to graduate HS in December and...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awarded Leslie's Place restaurant with its Business of the Month award for the month of July 2021. The actual presentation took place this past week at the restaurant on Texas Avenue. Leslie Rider, owner of Leslie's Place, said, "We are honored to be a part of the Bridge City community, and I look forward to being more involved. We want to be the local diner, gossip shop, hangout, and coffee shop. Think of the TV show Cheers, 'Where...
Basketball season got underway Thursday night, as the Cardinals of Bridge City sent their 8th-grade teams to take on the Bobcats! The 8th grade B team showed up determined to win. They kept the lead all game long, with Brooklyn Bott and Kamryn Kelley tying for the highest scorers of the game. Defensively, Gabby White and Sarah Hext pulled down vital rebounds to keep the Cats ahead. Mattie Owens and Alexi Collazo made contributions with steals, while also grabbing an assist and a bucket for themselves. The Lady Cats took the...
In nearly 34 years working in the District Clerk's Office – 23 of them in the boss' chair – Vickie Edgerly has seen a lot change. "When I came to work here, there were no computers, just typewriters. Everything was paper, written in books. "Now we're electronic and have paperless courts. You have to be tech savvy, not scared of technology." District clerks in Texas serve as the registrar, recorder and custodian of all court pleadings and papers connected with any legal cau...
With just under four months left before the March 1 Republican Primary, it's doubtful that any Orange County candidate will raise more money than County Judge John Gothia already has in the bank. With no big-money opponent in his first County Judge race in 2020, the popular ex-commissioner raised a lot of dough and spent little of it on advertising. Gothia starts the 2022 election cycle with $19,299 left in his political fund-raising account. No opponent has come forward to...
West Orange-Cove schools Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris has offered a unique approach to deal locally with what he says is a nationwide shortage of teachers. He told his board members Monday night that he is considering shifting the most qualified teachers at West Orange-Stark High School to instruct the younger grade 9 and 10 students. That would leave juniors and seniors to go online to take some upper level classes like government, economics and English 3 and English 4, i...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Energy Country Ford has been named Business of the Month for November 2021. Larry and Patty King was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. It all began in 1949 on Proctor Street in between a funeral home and a gas station where Aubrey Raiford began his used car business. After 72 years and 3 generations,...
REMEMBERING JFK AND HIS DEATH Next Monday, November 22, will mark one of the darkest days in United States history, along with Pearl Harbor, 9-11 and the domestic insurrection on the Capital, January 6, 2021. This November 22, marks 58 years since President John K. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas. Texas Gov. John Connally was seriously wounded and VP Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as U.S. president. As a witness to history, Roy Dunn, in his Down Life’s Hwy. column, r...
St. Mary Catholic School Student Council presented its annual Veterans Day Program. Each year the school honors all active and past Veterans for their sacrifices and willingness to fight for our Freedoms. Our PreK students led the school in singing “God Bless America”. Thank you to all our Veterans for your service. Pictured are - left to right bottom row Austin Frazier, Jayden Lecea, Jaycie Blincoe, Kambryn Hancock, Kenneth Minchew, Peyton Byrd, Charleigh Byrd, Ginger Aye...
St. Mary Catholic School is blessed with wonderful students and staff that continue to show love around our community. Thank you to Mrs. Cindy Claybar for allowing our Art Club students to create these beautiful pictures for hospice patients who need bright spots and their days. The Art Club was excited to welcome volunteer coordinator Liz Oliva from Texas Total Care Inc. Home Health Care & Hospice. The students created 80 beautiful works of art for the residents. The art was...
The Orange Chapter of AAUW will discuss “Black Water Rising” at its next Book-Ins meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., using primarily the video conferencing platform of Zoom. Sarah Boehme, Book-Ins Chair, will lead the book discussion of the novel written by Attica Locke. In Book-Ins meetings, the AAUW members gather monthly to discuss a selected book, led by a member or guest reviewer who provides insights. Sarah Boehme said, “Our next book, ‘Black Water Rising,’ is a mystery that takes place in Houston, Texas, in...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 11, 2022. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life w...
Dorothy Evelyn Atkins Harris Luther, 95, of Orange, passed away at her home in Orange on November 10, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Born in Greenwood Springs,...
The 2022 Orange County Election is off and running. Theresa Beauchamp announced Tuesday she will not run for reelection as County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Chris Sowell of Mauriceville, president of the Mauriceville Heritage Association, followed up her announcement during a Commissioners Court meeting by taking the podium and announcing he will be seeking that empty seat. "When elected," Sowell said, "I look forward with working with the Commissioners and other county...
J.B. Arrington only chews on the end of his cigar these days, but the 96-year-old McLewis native is still smoking. He's up all night smoking briskets for JB's Barbecue, the Pinehurst eatery he founded in 1972 and has run ever since. But running a restaurant is just one of many chapters in his life. Like Orange County's other dozen or so living World War II veterans, he's deep into the Book of Life. Thursday, November 11, is Veterans Day, an occasion to celebrate the bravery...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the November Student of the Month for Orangefield is Mary Wernig. Mary was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Brandy Slaughter at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Mary is ranked 9 of 138 with a GPA of 4.64. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kaydance Whitfield with the November Student of the Month for Orangefield Award. She is ranked 19th out of 138 seniors with a 4.4 GPA. She plans to attend Lamar University for a degree in Elementary Ed. Members of the family present were Janel Campbell - Grandmother, Nichole Menard - Mother, Justin Menard - Stepdad, Robert Whitfield - Dad, Tiffany Whitfield - Stepmom, Cole Waguspack - boyfriend, Caroline Whitfield - sister as well...
Orangefield Junior High is home to two district champions! The 7th grade volleyball team ended their season with a 5-1 record to become Co-District Champions. The 8th grade football team defeated Hardin Jefferson to claim the District Championship title, while also remaining undefeated for the second season in a row. Orangefield I.S.D. is extremely proud of these two teams and the hard work they put in during their seasons!...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City is Carter Lapeyrolerie. Carter was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Scot Shaffer at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Carter is ranked 27 of 195 with a GPA of 4.45. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
Mary Beth Walles Tate, 59, passed away on November 7th in the early morning. Cremation will be handled by Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas on November 22, 1961, she was the daughter of Hilton and Helen Walles of Orangefield. Retired from USPS, she moved back to Orangefield one year ago to spend time with her grandkids and other family members. She enjoyed working with clay, traveling, and reading. She was huge fan of John Wayne and Harry Potter and...
First Grade A Honor Roll- Avery Arnold, Sawyer Atkins, Derk Babin, Harper Bailey, Wyatt Beers, Olivia Bevil, Riley Bland, Haden Boullion, Camryn Brister, James Brown, Jaxon Cook, Gracelyn Deets, Jonas DeMontmollin, Karson Dixon, Adalynn Dodge, Weston Droddy, James Dyer, Eli English, Tripp Falcon, Mackenzie Fulfer, Kendall Garner, Jeffery Gibbs, Rylie Gibson, Ayden Gillespie, Mia Goetzmann, Rosalinda Gonzalez-Ponce, Colsyn Granger, Rhett Granger, Maci Gryder, Caroline Harris, Levi Harris, Charlotte Hollier, Rody Hussey, Aiden...
Elizabeth “Betty” Garrett Lundquist passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Lubbock, Texas on October 13, 2021. Betty was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 24, 1932, to William Henry “Sonny” Garrett and Pansy Elizabeth Garrett (née Doiron). After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, she earned her BA in English from the University of Texas in Austin and began her teaching career. In 1963 she married David Andrew Lundquist of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and rais...
