Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Christmas trees decorated with Salvation Army angels can now be found in stores and businesses around Orange. Each angel ready for adoption represents an individual child and includes a list of Christmas wishes and needed items. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and groups from the community, more than 400 children in need will experience the joy of Christmas morning this year. "The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides toys, clothing and...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Addison Bandy their Bridge City Student of the Month for November. Addison ranks 16 out of a class of 211. She plans to attend A&M for a degree in Animal Science to pursue a career as a Rehabilitation Veterinarian. Pictured are Amanda James-BC HS Principal, Alisa Huckaby-Counselor, Anna Bandy-Mother, Addison-Student, Scott Bandy-Father and Charlee Fitzgerald-Rotary President....
Students in OHS Speech/Debate competed at the UIL Region Congressional Debate meet on Nov. 6. Team members competing were Adam Myers, Arabella Lopez, Beck Harris, Carter Munson-Appleby, and Ayden Wagoner. Alternates were Cooper Dorman and Kase White. The Speech/Debate Team Sponsor is Bridget Luna Trahan....
Santa Paws at Heritage House Museum 1-3 p.m., Dec. 8. Pictures with Santa for all members of your family will be taken on the deck for $10 with pet photographer Lacey Hale. Candle light tours of Heritage House will take place later that day 6-8 p.m. Experience the history and magic of the holidays with their candlelight tours. The Heritage House Museum is located at 905 W. Division Ave., Orange....
Stella Mae “Katie” Mulhollan of Bridge City left this earth on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Services for Katie were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. There was a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, Nov.7 at 10am, with funeral services immediately following at 11. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church Orange officiated. Katie was laid to rest at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orang...
Golden Triangle Polymers plant manager Chad Jennings, center, presented a $20,000 donation to VFW Post 2775 in Orange today. The donation was part of a special Veteran's Day appreciation lunch and ceremony hosted by VFW Post 2775....
Friday, the Orange County Superintendents gathered for a collaborative meeting, reaffirming their commitment to Making Orange Successful Together (M.O.S.T). By uniting their efforts, they are dedicated to building a brighter future for all their students and communities. Together, they’re doing the M.O.S.T for Orange County’s success....
Brianna Frenzel & Spencer Uribe, along with their families, are delighted to announce their marriage, which will take place on November 24th at the Oaks at High Hill in Schulenburg, Texas. Spencer is a chemical engineer, working in the Lake Charles area. Brianna is currently working as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the Dallas area. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Southwest Louisiana....
The Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson Meeting Room. It wall included a short business meeting, and AAUW presentation of the "Library Family of the Year" award, and a book review of "WO-S Football, A Way of Life," given by author Cornell Thompson. Light refreshments will be served....
Health Science Theory students participated in the annual Pumpkin-ology contest last week and the results are in! Students were tasked with researching a medical term of their choosing and performing "word surgery" to break the term into medical word parts and define it. In addition, they also created a pumpkin to display their term. The winners are as follows: Most Creative - Myocardial Infarction, by Piper Philyaw, Angela Sandoval-Rodriguez, and Olivia Smith; Most...
The Orange County Retired Teachers will meet at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th Street on Monday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. Speaking at the meeting will be a representative of AMBA. TRTA is partnered with AMBA to offer members exclusive access to insurance benefits, discounts, travel and more. A short business meeting will be held. All Orange County retired teachers and school personnel are urged to attend. Help keep their organization strong. Refreshments will be pro...
The Stark Museum of Art invites couples, friends and art enthusiasts to a special Date Night at the Museum on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2024 College Juried Art Exhibition. This free evening event offers an opportunity to meet featured college artists and view exceptional artwork while enjoying live music, appetizers and interactive activities. The evening will feature live music from local musicians David Justin and Haley Barnes, small...
The Explore Orange - Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing back the Gumdrop Shop Holiday Market at Stark Park in downtown Orange, 201 7th Street, Dec. 7, 9 a..m.- 3 p.m. Come out and step into a world of holiday magic, where the spirit of the season comes to life in their festive market. This enchanting event offers a delightful blend of local artisans, unique vendors, and joyful holiday entertainment. Discover unique one-of-a-kind items from local vendors that you won't...
Carheel Consulting, sponsored by Golden Pass LNG, recently guided Orangefield High School Students through job search process. McDonald Carheel, President Carheel Consulting, Workforce Development Solutions, instructs Orangefield High School students on the importance of communication & networking and job search strategies. Discussions were had about your friends being an important part of your network and how you can stand out....
Faith's Pumpkin Patch 10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Oct. 14-31, 7608 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange. Closed Sundays. Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, hayrides (specific dates), and of course, picking the perfect pumpkin. Whether you're decorating for Halloween or just enjoying the season, their patch has something for everyone. Faith's Party in the Patch, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, 7608 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange. The public is invited to a spooktacular "Party in the Patch," a...
James Harold Bull, Jr., 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Oct. 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Rusty Dollar of North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 1, 1947, he was the son of James Harold Bull, Sr. and Jimmy Jacqueline Bull. Harold...
The Salvation Army continues to provide widespread support in multiple states impacted by Hurricane Helene, while Florida responds to the aftereffects of Hurricane Milton. Captain Dante Salgado from The Salvation Army of Orange has been deployed to support the ongoing relief efforts. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, taking the lives of more than 200 individuals and leaving a trail of destruction across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South...
Students from Mrs. Van Huis' Patient Care Technician course traveled to Orangefield Elementary to provide education to second graders on the chain of infection and how to stop the spread of germs, including the steps for proper handwashing. Students then got to put what they learned to the test with a glo-germ experiment....
October 10, 2024 Due to current conditions, County Judge John Gothia has issued an Outdoor Burn Ban effective at 10 am today for Orange County until further notice. As of today, all outdoor burning is prohibited. This ban is due to drought conditions that have increased in our area. This is an effort to protect lives and properties of the residents in Orange County. Officials will continue to monitor these conditions....
The Lutcher Theater is thrilled to welcome The Bacon Brothers to its stage on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling. Kevin and Michael Bacon will present their acclaimed performance, "Ballad of the Brothers," featuring award-winning songs along with their signature blend of genres. The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul and country music. They call that...
WOS Elementary Superintendent Honor Roll (ALL A) Grade 1 (All A) Adams, Izaiah; Adams,Jazlynn; Aiken,Ashlynn; Arnold, Lorenzo; Bernard, Karter; Bilbo, Alivia; Brown, Ka'lyn; Brown, Paislynn; Cardoza Pena, Carlos; Choate, Nehemiah; Cordova, Rasiell; Criswell, Selestine; Davis, Chace; Denmon, Zoe; Gachassin, Kindle; Gant, Kane; Gladney, Nariah; Graham, Braylon; Henderson, Jaxon; Ibarra Vela, Miley; Ibarra, Eduardo; Ibarra, Leonel; Isaacs, Jesse; Johnson, Nevaeh; Jones, Jerni;...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County and Free State Cellars Winery are holding a Corks & Cultivate Program on Oct. 26, at the Free State Winery located at 4702 Tejas Parkway, Orange, TX. Join them for a day of connections in the beautiful vineyard and winery of Free State Cellars, one of the local farms, and see what the Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Master Naturalists: Sabine-Neches Chapter, and Orange County Master Gardeners ca...
Local attorney Tommy White will address the Orange County Retired Teachers on the importance of wills at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th St., Orange. Those that have wills may need to update them. Mr. White will be able to answer other questions you may have concerning wills or probate. There will also be a short business meeting. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited....
Bertha Garcia Werkheiser, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Oct.1, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Vigil to be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Louise,...
