Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Get ready Swamp Pop $4 is coming! The date is July 10 at the VFW in Orange located on North Hwy. 87. As always, it is open to the public and advance tickets can be purchased at Granger RV Sales lot on McArthur Dr. in Orange. The event is BYOB and you can bring your own snacks, beer and setups will be sold by the VFW. Must be 21 years of age to attend. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., no Early Birds, with music and dancing starting at 8 p.m and going till midnight. Tickets can be purchased at Granger’s RV Monday-Friday 10 a.m. -...
Demolition of the Orange Natatorium continues this week as the city prepares for a new $2.9 million recreation center to take its place. Workers Tuesday began to fill in the pool for a new foundation which will precede the tear-down of the old roof....
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is pleased to announce that the new plaza currently under construction on campus will be named "Gatemouth Plaza" in honor and in memory of the late Grammy award-winning and multi-talented musician and Orange native, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. LSCO President, Dr. Thomas Johnson, brought the concept to the Texas State University System Board of Regents in order to create a permanent place to honor Orange's own music legend. The Board unanimousl...
Wayne Davis, 68, of Bridge City, passed away on May 27, 2021, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 18, 1953, he was the son of Wilbur Davis and Edith Whitten. Wayne worked as a welder for many years. He loved his family dearly and left an impact on many lives. Wayne will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Paula Kay Davis; second wife Belenda Davis; siblings, Judy Gail Stivey, Janet Darlene Patillo, and...
Compiled by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Sabine Lake Overall conditions: GOOD. 79-80 degrees. Speckled trout will be along the shorelines or around the jetties and are good on soft plastics or live shrimp. Redfish are best around the jetties, the ship channel, and in shallow marsh areas using soft plastics or mud minnows. Flounder are good around rocks on a minnow. Trinity Bay GOOD. 76 degrees. Redfish and speckled trout can be found by following the birds, working structures, and wading the flats. The best place...
The Orangefield High School named the Athletes of the Year for 2021. Bailee South was named the girls and a three way tie for the Boys include, Bryce Bergeron, Grant Metts and Tyler Washington....
Donald (Don) Granger of Broaddus, Texas, passed away May 28, 2021 at the age of 92 years old, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He leaves behind his bride of 67 1/2 years, Lois Elaine Broussard Granger and daughters: Donalaine Weston, Karen Jean Tibbitts and Connie Gayle Granger. Don had six grandchildren: Kent Tibbitts, Chris Tibbitts, Tabitha Green Smith, Chris Weston, Ashley Green and Laura Weston Powell and a multitude of great and great great grandchildren, as...
The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. donated boxes of books to the West Orange-Cove CISD's Read and Roll Bus book campaign. Dr. Alicia Sigee, WOCCISD Director of Student Services, is the program director and looks forward to sharing the donated books with students this summer. The program works in conjunction with the WOCCISD Child Nutrition Department to provide meals and reading opportunities to students during the summer...
Kirby E. Procell, 83, of Orange, passed away on May 22, 2021, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Orange. Officiating will be his brother, Quincy Procell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Colfax, Louisiana, on July 30, 1937, he was the son of Sam Procell and Pearl Roberts. Kirby did an apprenticeship with Lamar and went on to do a weight and measure school with Texas A&M University....
The WOCCISD Board of Trustees honored District Teacher of the Year, Jordan Britten, and District Paraprofessional of the Year, Nurse Ebony Green. Mr. Britten has worked as a science teacher at West Orange-Stark High School since 2015. During his time at WOS, he has taught every science offered by the department. He takes great pride in his team and students. Mr. Britten is constantly looking for opportunities to expand his knowledge of science and pedagogy. Nurse Ebony Green...
Lamar State College Orange held its first-ever Career and Technical Education (CTE) Signing Day recently, awarding twenty-two students technical scholarships sponsored by local industry and foundation partners. The event, patterned after a high school student “signing” their intent to play college sports, featured technical program scholarship awards from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, the Donald T. Boumans Foundation, Invista Orange, the Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Sta...
Bridge City's top grads are Waverlee Cooper as Valedictorian and Graciela Lyons as Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. Waverlee Cooper is the daughter of Kim and James Cooper, and younger sister of Michaela Cooper. Waverlee will be graduating as the Valedictorian of Bridge City High School’s Class of 2021. Waverlee has been involved with multiple clubs and organizations throughout her high school career. She has been her varsity volleyball team’s head captain for two yea...
The Orangefield High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian is Jezlyn Matlock and the Salutatorian is Tyler Washington. Jezlyn is the daughter of Leroy and Zena Matlock and is ranked 1st our of 119 with a GPA of 4.82. Her awards include Various Big “O” Awards: Honors English II, Health Education, and Human Services; Highest Honors Award - Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year and Miriam Lutcher Stark Interpretive Reading Contest: 1st Place April 2018. She was involved with mul...
Miss BCHS Waverlee Cooper, Educator of the Year ( the one and only ) Mrs Cathy Parks Riley and Mr BCHS Grant Boudreaux were recently named at Bridge City High School....
The Orange County Texas Exes chapter is pleased to announce recipients of its three endowed scholarships for our local high school graduates attending the University of Texas at Austin this fall. Thomas Bunch, Bridge City High School graduate, is the recipient of the June and Jesse B. Gunstream Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Ranked 4th in his class, Thomas was the drum major of the BCHS marching band. He participated in UIL Academics for math and science, the...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Coach Dena Adkins had ten Lady Bears earn 2021 22-4A All-District Softball honors. Senior slugger Bailey Frenzel was named Offensive MVP while freshman Jacelyn Cook earned Newcomer of the Year. First Team selections were Madeline Stephenson (Sr), Karson Friar (Sr), Cami Shugart (Jr), Ansley Moore (So), and Ava Wright (Fr). Second Team selections where Lakin Adkins (Sr), Shae Fontenot (Jr), and Rhylan Wilson (Fr)....
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Health Science Program received $1,520 for collecting 152 blood donations during their annual LifeShare Blood Center drives this year. The money will go back into the Health Science Program...
Lamar State College Orange's (LSCO) first Early College High School (ECHS) cohort graduated this past Saturday with associate's degrees at LSCO's Spring graduation ceremony, after four years of taking college classes while in high school earned them a college degree before even receiving their high school diploma. The West Orange-Stark High School students enrolled in LSCO's first-ever Early College High School program as 9th graders and each year took LSCO classes in order...
On Thursday, May 13 Sheriff Mooney and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office was presented with an American flag by SSG Brett Schexnider. This flag was flown during combat operations in the country of Syria and combat support operations in Jordan. SSG Schexnider is a member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and is currently deployed overseas serving his country. Our support for our men and women protecting our country is unwavering and we are proud to receive such a pre...
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) surprised former State Senator Carl A. Parker with its first honorary degree at graduation this Saturday at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center on Lamar State College Port Arthur's (LSCPA) campus, in gratitude for the Senator authoring the legislation that created LSCO and LSCPA and in thanks for his faithful stewardship of LSCO over the years. With LSCO President Thomas Johnson to witness the presentation of the honorary Associate of...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kassidy Boyett. Kassidy is the daughter of Taylor and Eric Boyett. Kassidy is ranked #34 of 111 with a GPA 3.73. When asked about her future plans, Kassidy said she plans to follow her passion for music by seeking a degree in music education at Lamar University. She then plans to transfer to the University of Houston to complete her college education. Kassidy was...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Mclain Molley. Mclain is the son of Robin and Tanya Molley. When asked about his future plans, Mclain said he plans to attend Lamar State College Orange and pursue a degree in entrepreneurship/business. Mclain was presented his certificate and gift bag by our Bridge City Chamber Ambassador President, Kristen Placette, VP of Sabine Federal Credit Union. Upon...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville seniors John Paul Sulak and Spencer Layman have received the Q.B. Culpepper and Ben Culpepper Leadership Awards from the Kiwanis Club of Orange. The awards, which are given to Key Club students, carry a $1,000.00 scholarship. John Paul will attend Texas A&M University and Spencer has committed to Baylor University in the fall. Q.B. Culpepper was the founder of the Orange Kiwanis Club and a Superintendent of Mauriceville schools from 1931-1940. Ben...
Junior Montana DiLeo wrapped up her 2021 season tied for Tenth at the 4A Girl’s State Golf Championship, held at Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. DiLeo fired an opening round of 79 on Monday and followed that up with a 38 on Tuesday for an overall score of 117. Tuesday’s round was shortened to 9-holes because of lightning and storms in the Kyle area. DiLeo won the 22-4A District title and the 4A-Region III title earlier this spring....
Athanase Benoit, Jr., 91, of Bridge City, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May16, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Bridge City. Born in Gueydan, Louisiana on June 30, 1929, he was the son of Athanase Benoit, Sr. and Maria Benoit. Athanase was a veteran of the US Navy,...
