Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orange County small businesses are invited to learn more about the contracting process in support of work opportunities for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay projects in Freeport and Port Arthur next week. A separate Orange County event is planned at a later date to address specifically the Orange County project for potential vendors and subcontractors, but a date and location has not been set. A spokesman said everyone was welcome to attend next week’s meetings in Port Arthur...
WE COULD SEE IT COMING HIGH COURT MAY OVERTURN ROE The U.S. Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that has for 49 years guaranteed women the right to abortion, according to a draft opinion. The opinion, published late Monday, was authored by Justice Samuel Alito. Politico reported that a person familiar with the deliberations has said four other conservative appointees, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce raised more than $20,000 with its fund-raising Purse Bingo Night at the Orange County Expo Center Thursday night April 28. A capacity crowd of 500 bought seats to play for purses and door prizes. The Chamber plans to hold another Purse Bingo Night Nov. 3,...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Committee on Aging invites all Senior Citizen’s to join us for our 53rd Annual Senior Citizens Rally Day. This year’s theme is Kentucky Derby: Big Hats & Bow Ties, A Race for Better Health. We encourage our Senior Citizens to dress up in Kentucky Derby Theme clothing, but it is not required. Rally Day is free to all and will be held, Tuesday, May 10th and will start at 9 am and end at 1 pm at the OC Expo Center. There will be entertainment by Brit Godwin, Health Vendors, door prizes, bin...
Kenneth E. Romeis, 93, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2022, at his home. Born in Kingsford, Michigan, on April 16, 1929, he was the son of Elmer and Edna Romeis. Kenneth left home at an early age, joining the Merchant Marines. He traveled the world’s waterways both domestically and internationally. He later served in the United States Army. Kenneth met the love of his life while serving in the Army in 1949. After a brief courtship, he and his young bride were married. T...
Kathryn Lyn Stelly, 59, of Jasper and longtime resident of Orange County, passed away on April 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September...
Wade Edward Osman, 78, of Orange, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Heartfelt Embrace in Orange, Texas. Edward was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 18, 1943. He was the son of Henry Andrew Osman and Jacqueline Wade Osman. His mother passed away shortly after his birth and Henry went on to marry Willie Collins. Willie raised Edward as her own and loved him unconditionally until her passing in 1985. Ed had the pleasure of having his father for another 18 years and was an...
Andy Fred Harvey, Sr., 87, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2022, at the Medical Center of SETX in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Meridian, Texas, on November 26, 1934, he was the son of Winston and Freddie Evelyn Harvey. Andy loved to fish,...
Robert “Rob” Earl Simpson, 48, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2022, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1973, he was the son of Thomas Wellman Simpson and Beverly Marie Wilson. Rob was a huge Nascar and Dallas Cowboys fan. He was always joking around with whoever he was with and was always willing to drive the BUS. Rob had an incredible woodworking talent and could build anything he thought of. He was a great guy with a big and loving heart. Rob was...
The construction of a 25-mile levee system around Orange County is now slated to begin in 2024 and be completed by 2028. Local residents are getting an update on the planning in three public open houses this week put on by the Army Corps of Engineers and the county's Drainage District. But the Corps' Galveston District Engineer and Commander, Col. Tim Vail, says it's not just the locals he's trying to impress. While Congress has approved $2.4 billion to build the Orange...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Orange County Drainage District is hosting three public open houses next week to share information about the $2.4 billion Orange County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Interested residents should plan on attending one of the free come-and-go sessions as the latest 2022 alignment map will be unveiled. The first is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside Drive. The next is 5 p.m. to...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Adam Ortolon, Employee of Market Basket, has been named April Employee of the Month. If you have been in the Bridge City Market Basket produce section, chances are you have been greeted by Adam’s smiling face. For over 14 years, Adam Ortolon has been curtesy welcoming and helpful to all of his customers. Following his father who retired from Market Basket after 49 years, it’s no wonder Adam deserves this award! Our com...
As many of you may already know our soil in Southeast Texas, or more specifically in Jefferson and Orange County is not optimum for most plants and can be difficult to cultivate. Clay soil is a challenge for both you and your plants. Heavy clay soil drains slowly, and it retains moisture longer and when it finally does dry out, it is hard and brittle with a cracked surface. Our soil type is known as Coast Prairie Soil. So, you might ask what is needed to improve clay soil,...
The Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulate the winners of the 2022 County Finals of the 118th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the County Finals held...
Congratulations to brothers Xander and Lincoln Parks on earning a trip to the State Golf Tournament. Xander Parks shot a 73, the low round of Day 2, giving him a two day total of 150 and 2nd place overall in the 4A Region 3 Golf Tournament. Lincoln Parks will also be advancing to the State Tournament with a two day total of 163 and a fifth place finish overall....
Juana Matthews, of Bridge City, Texas joined her Lord in heaven on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born Oct. 7, 1938 to Newman and Juanita Rhodes and was 83 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Matthews; brother, Cecil Rhodes; and son-in-law, Boo Richard. She is survived by her three children, Wayne Matthews and wife Lisa; daughters, Lynn Richard and Ann Borque and husband Paul; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren; as well...
Christopher Lee Boehme, M.D., passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, unexpectedly at the age of 52. The world has lost a truly remarkable man. As a doctor, he was kind, non-judgmental, compassionate, and caring with his many patients. Seeming to always know something about everything, he was a very witty, often acerbic, conversationalist with his friends and family. Dr. Boehme was beloved and admired by all. He was the son of Lee Roy Boehme, Jr. and Jeanette Coggin Boehme and...
The good news for Orange County taxpayers is likely not arriving in the Notices of Appraised Values mailed out Tuesday, April 26. "We are seeing average increases in overall values here in Orange County between 9% and 14% since last year," Scott Overton, Chief Appraiser for the Orange County Appraisal District, said Monday. But here are several spoonfuls of sugar to help the hike in values easier to swallow. 1: It could be a lot worse. According to a release by the Texas...
Erick Wade Swope, 43, of Orange, passed away surrounded by family on April 9, 2022, at his home in Orange. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Texas. Officiating will be Kenneth Wayne LaVergne. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Erick was born in Orange, Texas, on July 17, 1978, he was the youngest son of Patricia Norton and the late Omar “Sonny” Swope. Erick was a graduate of the...
Look twice, save a life. That's the message of May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it got off to an early start last Saturday at Cowboy Harley-Davidson in Beaumont. The dealership, along with Top Deck Flooring and Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter 4974, held a Rally featuring Orange County Sheriff Lane Mooney as keynote speaker. Several hundred attended the four-hour event, including Police Chiefs Rod Carroll of Vidor and Tim Duriso of Port Arthur, Orange County Consta...
God has called home a good and faithful servant, Gerald C. Baggett, boldly and proudly wearing the armor of God, he has fought the good fight and his victory is found in Jesus Christ. Although we will miss him all of Heaven is rejoicing. Gerald passed away at the age of 94 years old, on April 19, 2022. He entered this world on April 6, 1928, born to William and Valah Hope Baggett, in Fenter, AR. Gerald is survived by his sons, Dennis Baggett and wife Susan and Malcolm...
Thomas Reagan Granger "Little Tommy", 31 of Orangefield, Texas went to be with His Lord and Saviour April 16, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. Thomas Reagan Granger was born in Nederland, Texas on October 31,1990. Our Halloween Baby! Thomas' parents are Thomas and Peggy Granger of Orangefield, Texas. He is preceeded in death by his dear mother Deana Hardy Granger, his paternal grandparents Thomas and Sara Granger, his maternal grandparents Lynn and Janice Sherman,...
Gerald H. Brown, 89, of Orange, Texas decided to go ahead on to Heaven the morning of April 21, 2022, surrounded by all of his children and quite a few of his grands and great-grands. Predeceased by his truest love and wife of 60 years Adley Ann Harrington Brown, his parents, John H. Brown and Edna Cook Hiibel, sister Sharon Bailey, brother Gordon L. Brown, and son-in-law Marcus L. Dobbs, Gerald known by those closest to him as Jerry & Pop leaves behind a legacy including...
Gladys Mae Bloodworth, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on April 17, 2022 in Orange. Born in Jacksoville, Alabama, on February 8, 1938, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Cora Lee Proctor. Gladys loved to travel and had the pleasure of visiting places all over the world. She enjoyed going to the beach any time she had the chance. Gladys loved her family dearly and cherished every moment she spent with them. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She...
Phillip Wayne Beard, 69, of Vidor, passed away on April 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Burkart. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 22, 1952, he was the son of Marion C. Beard and Joyce Marie Davis. Phillip...
