Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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A busy time arrives in the 2021 outdoor season with the elite performers needing to finish in the top four at district meets in order to advance to the area meets. That opportunity already has come and gone in District 22-4A last week at West Orange. So we should extend our congratulations to the WO-S boys and BC girls for capturing the team titles. We wish to salute the fine young athletes – Caryss Carpenter of BC and Raymond Baltrip of Silsbee for being the individual h...
My name is TAMMI FISETTE and I have filed for Re-Election, PLACE 3 on the Bridge City City Council. Working together for the good of the community is what I believe makes a difference. Looking back over the last 6 years that you have allowed me to serve you and be your voice at City Hall, I can say it has been a pleasure and a blessing to represent you, our citizens of Bridge City. As Election Day approaches again I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve...
Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney, administrator of the Orange County Jail, recently completed an extensive training course at the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, a division of Sam Houston State University. One of only 18 jail administrators chosen from across Texas, Sheriff Mooney spent more than 40 hours in this program learning the professional skills and techniques needed for managing a county jail. The program was provided at no cost to Orange County or the...
Morton David Kline, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 3, 2021. Morton was born on December 19, 1942 in Houston, Texas to his parents, Sam Leo Kline and Miriam"Bushy" Goldberg Kline. The family moved to Port Arthur, Texas where Morton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Mannheim, Germany. After completing his military service, Morton attended Lamar University where he met his...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School has set 2021 Graduation for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 beginning at 8:00 PM in Battlin’ Bear Stadium. Seniors chose “Don’t Blink,” by Kenny Chesney, as the Senior Song. Their Motto is “ ’21 and Done,” and the Class Flower is the White Rose....
The Mauriceville Middle School Band brought home a Sweepstakes trophy from Concert and Sight-Reading Contest on March 31st. The group received Superior (1) ratings from all six judges! There are 3 judges in performance and 3 in Sight-Reading. Kathy Smith is the Band Director for MMS....
Beverly Ann Reed, 72, of Orange, passed away on March 31, 2021 in Beaumont. Born on February 6, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas she was the daughter of Lloyd Jerkins and Elizabeth (Bibb) Jerkins. Beverly was a loving, devoted wife and mother that treasured her children and family above all else. She was a MAMA in every sense of the word. Beverly devoted her life to caring for others, not only her children but also other people’s children, orphaned or sick animals, and anyone t...
The Little Cypress Junior High Seventh Grade Track Team won the District Championship last week as a team, with individuals also taking First in their events. Individual First Place winners are Mallory Russell - High Jump; Maya Meadows - Pole Vault; Paisley Angelle - 200M Hurdles; and the 4x400 Relay Team of Kinsey Dryden, Maya Meadows, Eden Frenzel, and Mallory Russell. LCJH's Eighth Grade Track Team took 2nd Place Team overall, with First Place wins by Jillian Brown – D...
You are invited to a book signing on April 7th at the Garden District across from LCMISD high school. The time will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. The author of this book is Cindy Wade Idiom who is from Orange. She is a graduate of Little Cypress class of 1970. The name of her book is “Nannie’s Hands”. It is available from Amazon. We are looking foreword to see everyone come celebrate the publishing of this book....
The board of directors meeting for the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, April 8, 5:30pm at the depot on 11th and Green Avenue. Plans will be cemented for the annual fundraiser, Depot Day, to be held on the grounds on Saturday, May 1. We encourage interested volunteers to attend the meeting. Depot Day activities will include a petting zoo, train rides, pony rides, balloon expert, musical entertainment, plus tours of the inside of the depot to see the changes that have been made in the past year. Entry is...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc., invites the community to its Second Annual Legacy 5k Color Run/Walk, on May 1. Entry is $30 and children under 12, $20. This is a fun, family event to raise money to support grants provided by the Foundation for its "Grants-to-Educators" program. The grants provide funds for enrichment experiences and materials to enhance the education of students throughout the LCM District. This year, the Foundation awarded 21...
Lamar State College Orange nursing student, Danielle Sullivan, has been selected as one of ten National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) Hurst Scholars. Not only is she one of ten selected in the nation, she is the only scholar selected from Texas. "We couldn't be prouder of Danielle for her achievement. Our LSCO Nursing Program is home to so many dedicated and driven students, and Danielle's selection as the only Texas student and one of only ten in the nation to...
Congratulations to West Orange-Stark Commercial Photography student Nia Hodge for winning BH-Photo's Depth of Field Photography Contest in the "Headshot" category. Nia competed against both amateur and professional photographers-and even her photography teacher-and had her portrait titled "Incandescent Beauty" (which featured her mom) chosen out of hundreds of entries. Nia's prize includes a brand new Panasonic Lumix mirrorless camera and lens valued at $3400, plus editing...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School One Act Play was busy on both ends of Spring Break. The weekend before, the troupe earned Second in District Competition, which let them advance to Bi-District the next weekend. At Bi-District, they took First Place, earning the right to compete in Region on April 15, at Atascocita High School in Humble. Individual recognition was also earned by cast and crew members at both events. District Award Winners include Outstanding Technician...
LCM Tennis brought home more medals from the Beaumont Varsity Invitational yesterday. Coach Brett Nicholson reports that Richard Ammean took Second in Boys B Singles; Ella Roy and Aaliyah LeCompete brought home a Second in Girls B Doubles; Evan Barborek and Lizzy De:LaFuente placed Second in Mixed A Doubles; and Dak Rodgers and Tex Collier won Second in Boys A Doubles....
Congratulations to these WOS High School Choir members! Out of 9 students who competed, 6 students earned a superior rating at UIL Solo and Ensemble. They now qualify for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. The other 3 earned excellent ratings. Pictured here: Jalen Lewis, Hannah Chatman, Jermiyah Amerson, Brittany Robles, Emily Johnson and Ca’Din Jones...
It's that time of year again and we are preparing for the 26th annual Orange County Sheriff's Office COPS AND KIDS PICNIC. This year the gathering will be held on Friday July, 16th 2021 at Claiborne West Park, located on the 1-10 westbound service road between Orange and Vidor . The hours will be between 10am and 2pm. Come out and participate in the gathering and help carry forward the legacy of Orange County Deputy John Badeaux. The Orange County Sheriff's Office believes the Cops and Kids Picnic is a very important tool in...
The City of Orange has been blessed immensely over the past several years with new business and employment opportunities as well as the addition of parks, pavilions and other family friendly events for all to enjoy. The community has stepped forward to embrace and encourage a positive atmosphere that I truly believe has helped us to move forward. When this assignment began the first order of business was to rededicate and to publicly confess that the Lord was in control of...
I am not a politician. I am just a Bridge City citizen who wants to work hard for our community. I, Kenneth Prosperie, have filed to run for Place 5 on Bridge City Council. Our City Services such as clean, safe drinking water; good drainage; and good roads are what you deserve, and I have been actively working to get these issues repaired or improved through the City Council for years. My wonderful wife of 38 years, Peggy, and I have lived in Bridge City for over 22 years at 8...
The Orangefield High School One-Act Play competed at the district competition on Saturday. The entire cast and crew did an awesome job and took home alternate. Individual awards went to Shelby Eason for All-Star Cast, Gavin Scott for Honorable Mention Cast, and Sadie Prouse for Orangefield’s Tech Award. Cast: Shelby Eason, Gavin Scott, Samantha Vahsholtz, Kira Merendino, Catalina Walters, and Brenlea Rogers. Crew: Chloe Padilla, Sadie Prouse, Mary Wernig, Kiley Boyd, Rylie K...
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of our 7th annual juried student art exhibition. Home Is… : 2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition is on view Wednesday, March 17 – Saturday, May 15, 2021. This year’s theme was inspired by the upcoming special exhibition The West as Home at the Stark Museum of Art, as well as the student experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were asked to create original, hand-crafted works of art that explored the idea of ho...
Milton Jerdon Hubbard, or “Big Daddy” as he was known by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends, passed away at the age of 88 on March 11, 2021. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, with military honors provided by the United States Air Force and the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Vis...
April 13th, 20th, & 27th: Intro to Beekeeping: The topics that will be covered in this series are Equipment, Personal Protective Gear, Hive Products, and Basic Biology & Starting Concerns. The cost for the whole series is $25 if paid prior to the class and $30 if paid at the door. This will be held at the AgriLife Extension Office on FM 1442 in Orange. Please reserve your spot by April 10th by calling the Extension Office at 409-882-7010. April 17th: Cooking Class for Adults with Rocky: Have fun while cooking healthy...
First Baptist Church - Orange is excited to announce Josh Fults as our new Pastor. Josh began his first sermon series at FBCO on Sunday, February 28th. Excitement fills the air at FBCO, as the church has been praying for more than two years for the new leader that God would send. In September 2018, the church’s longtime Pastor, Barry Bradley, announced his plan to retire. A Pastor Search Committee was selected to find a new Pastor. The committee, led by Liz Morris, used a b...
5 CASA Classic Golf Tournaments set for Wildwood Golf Course & Sunset Grove Country Club. CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, which provides advocacy services for abused and neglected children across six counties, will be hosting its first series of CASA Classic Benefit Golf Tournaments on Friday, April 9th & Saturday, April 24th. The inaugural tournaments will include breakfast, lunch, on-course contests and prizes, and an awards reception. Hole-in-One Contest prizes include $10,000, a Scotty Cameron Special Select Putter,...
