Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Lamar State College Orange is pleased to announce that staff member Alicia Lloyd, Director of Learning Technology, has been appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC). LTAC serves as a forum for problem-solving and generating ideas to improve digital learning in higher education that reflect the goals of the 60x30TX strategic plan. The committee has 23 voting members and one non-voting student member that represent...
Earl "Little Earl" Duhon, III, 56, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. A time of sharing memories will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 5, 1965, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Jr. and Betty Ann (Delahoussaye) Duhon. To put it simply, Earl was a good ole family...
Geraldine "Gerry" Ford of Richmond, Texas, longtime resident of Bridge City and former member of Liberty Baptist Church, passed away at home August 11, 2021, peacefully in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas, to John "J.C." Darby & Imogene Darby Swiney November 5, 1940. She was the oldest of eight children. Sharing of memories and a celebration of her life is scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church, 2717...
LSCO student, Steven Wilkerson, received a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Brian Babin's office for completing their 2021 Summer Intern Program this summer. On campus, Steven is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Speech and Debate Team. A graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, he hopes to go to law school and become an attorney. LSCO congratulates Steven on his accomplishment....
The Orangefield Junior High Bobcats started their cross country season off strong. Rylan McAlpin kicked the meet off for the boys, taking second place with a blistering time of 13:13, followed by Carson Worthy in third running a 13:27, and Rylan Agerton in fourth with a time of 13:54. The OJH girls also began their season on a high note with Christa Kyle running 18:17 for a second-place finish in her first race for the Bobcats. Madison Trammell took fourth with a time of...
Since 1949 the American Association of University Women in Orange, Texas has been encouraging higher goals for girls and women through advocacy, education and philanthropy. AAUW is open to anyone holding an associate (or the equivalent, e.g. R.N.), bachelor or higher degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW will have an invitational pizza party on Sat., August 28th at 4:00 p.m. Those attending must have taken both COVID19 shots for everyone's safety. To attend: please call or text by August 24th the one of the...
Jalen Thompson, West Orange-Stark Baseball Player, received a scholarship and signed with Coastal Bend College to play baseball. WOS Head Baseball Coach, Sergio Espinal, states “This is a very competitive Junior College Baseball Program in Beeville, Texas. I am very proud and excited for Thompson. He has the ability to do well and it has led him to play at the next level.” We also had Jacob Dominguez sign with East Texas Baptist University. Dominguez will continue to pro...
The LCM Board of Trustees appointed Jeff Hill to Place 3 at the August Regular Meeting earlier this month. The appointment comes following the resignation of Marlene Courmier from the seat in July. Mr. Hill is a longtime resident of the district. He moved to Mauriceville in 1990 and graduated from LCM in 1991. Following graduation, he enlisted in the USAF. After serving his country, he returned to Mauriceville and attended Lamar University in Beaumont. In 2000, he graduated...
The City of Bridge City has appointed Tod McDowell as Chief of Police. McDowell has worked for the Bridge City Police Department for 27 years and has been in law enforcement a total of 34 years. He will fill the position vacated by Paul Davis who retired in June. He has worked in all phases of law enforcement. In addition to his duties as Captain in charge of the Support Division, he is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City. McDowell has extensive training in ICS...
Ted Neal Townes, 62, of Bridge City, passed away on August 9, 2021, peacefully at his home. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mike Wood. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 11, 1958, he was the son of Bill Joe Townes and Elaine (Campbell) Townes. Ted was a 1977 graduate of Bridge City High School and a 1981 graduate of Lamar University. He coached at Montgomery High School prior...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthy and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, and 19th and will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They will be held at the Raymond Gould Community Center at 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all 5 classes if possible. Call the...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of August 2 , 2021 thru August 6, 2021 Zachary J. LeBlanc and Celina J. Fairchild Dana M. Kullman and Sarah J. Zarate Hunter R. Langley and Emily R. Guinther Aaron W. Sagaribay and Leah N. Moreland Andrew S. Aucoin and Nicole D. Martinez Jake M. Kottenbrook and Nicole E. O’Bryant Garrett M. Bilbey and Lasha’ L. Artis...
Subathra Rani Singh, 59, of Bridge City, entered her Savior’s loving arms on August 1, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dr. Samuel Karunanithi. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Madurai, India, on June 25, 1962, she was the daughter of RJ Swaminathan and Vijayarani. Subathra, who w...
Funeral Services for Orange Police Detective Sergeant Howard Devault will be held on Saturday August 7, 2021 at Borden Chapel Baptist Church, 3495 Roland Road in Beaumont, Texas under the direction of Proctors Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Live Oak Memorial Park 12563 W. Port Arthur Road in Beaumont, Texas. Sergeant Devault was a dedicated officer of the Orange Police Department for 21 years. His service and friendship will be mi...
Jim Simon, 65, of Bridge City, passed away on August 3, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 4, 1955, he was the son of D. E. Simon and Eva Mae (Girrard) Simon. Jim was a hardworking...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 marks a bittersweet day for Trinity Baptist Church of Orange, Texas, as Pastor C. Ryan Chandler, his wife, Amy and their sons Beckham and Baker embark upon a new ministry as pastor and family of First Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas. Reverend Chandler began his Orange, Texas ministry in August of 2017, the very week Tropical Storm Harvey plundered through the community. He rolled up his sleeves and began his first pastoral assignment “mudding out” homes alongside church and community members in nee...
Wallace Darrell Norwood, 62, of Bridge City, passed away on August 1, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Fregia. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on January 13, 1959, he was the...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of July 26 , 2021 thru July 30, 2021 Hunter L. Gothia and Haley D. Terrell Charles T. Sipes, Jr and Colleen Mitchell Dennis N. Baggett and Susan L. Will Brent A. Hollyfield and Fara L. Zelgowski Van E. Yeaman and Gina A. Simar Jeffrey E. Faith and Summer S. Santana Milton O. Horton, Jr and Dana D. Butler...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of July 19, 2021 to July 23, 2021 Kevin Cooper Jzhon’Arvyunce Webber Phillip Verrett and Sandee Verrett Jamie-Lee Donley and Carly Denmon Michael Bentley and Lori KC Lindon Hightower and Kayla Bass...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Orange Academy of Beauty, Tuesday, July 20 at 10AM. Wendy Solomon the proud local owner was born and raised right here in Orange, Texas. She loves our community and wanted to be able to help other women or men in the hair industry that live on "this" side of the bridge. Making it more convenient for those that have families and jobs while furthering their education. She was a working mother who...
Patsy Kibbe Gifford, 89, of Bridge City, passed away on July 21, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jack Comer, services will be concluded at the church and Patsy’s final resting place will be Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Circle Drive Baptist Church, in Bridge City. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, on November 14, 1...
Attention all West Orange-Stark Fans: Effective for the 2021-2022 school year, all ticket sales for both the WOS High School and Middle School athletic events will be purchased through our online site at PayK12. There will not be any cash transactions at the gates or ticket sales in the Athletic Office. We ask that you take the time and follow these instructions to register in advance to expedite your process once you wish to purchase tickets for any athletic event: · Please go to secure.payk12.com · In the search bar, t...
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, Orange’s state representative, Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall, and Lamar State College Orange President Thomas Johnson announced at a joint press conference today that new tuition parity funding passed in this year’s legislative session will further reduce the cost of tuition at the Lamar State Colleges, including Lamar State College Orange, by 11.2%. The reduction will make tuition at Lamar State College Orange (LS...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021 Justin Zylks and Madalene Dominguez John Carlock and Stacy Hall Mark Bland and Elizabeth Kaufman Jaelen Broussard and Demi Pacheco Dennis Hubbard and Miranda Graham Ravon Allen and Nicole Ryman Erik Flores and Lizeth Discoll Gonzalez Jordan Humble and Amy Bonneaux Ethan Petry and Peggy Free Hunter Uzzle and Madison Franklin Johnnie Reed and Crystal Soularie Luther Lindley and Sarah LeBleu Noah...
Martha Beard, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on July 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a rosary starting at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on July 18, 1926, she was the daughter of Pierre Robin and Virgini (...
