Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Angel gained her wings to Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021 with her sister by her side. She was 62 years old. Angel was born August 28, 1959, in Hahira, Georgia to A.C. and Goldie Johnson. Angel had Downs Syndrome, but this did not hold her back from being a very independent child. She could color the most perfect pictures. She loved to sit for hours and color the day or night away. Her favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz. She would even cackle like the Wicked Witch of the...
If you're reading this it means I didn't make it. Big time bummer! But don't think I didn't go down without a fight! Cancer is a wicked thing. Since I'm writing this in advance, I assume I am survived by John R. Morgan, my hero for more than 30 years, and our amazing children, James A. Morgan, Alden B. Morgan & Ashton R. Morgan. All of whom I love more than I can say. I am also survived by my parents, my mother, Barbara C. Worsham-Gartung, who is selfless and compassionate...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Reagan Lee, Employee of Merle Norman, has been named November Employee of the Month. Reagan was presented her award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Crystal Fabre, at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Reagan Lee is an Employee of Merle Norman. She is a full time student at Deweyville High School, she is also a student at Lamar State College. She is due to graduate HS in December and...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awarded Leslie's Place restaurant with its Business of the Month award for the month of July 2021. The actual presentation took place this past week at the restaurant on Texas Avenue. Leslie Rider, owner of Leslie's Place, said, "We are honored to be a part of the Bridge City community, and I look forward to being more involved. We want to be the local diner, gossip shop, hangout, and coffee shop. Think of the TV show Cheers, 'Where...
Basketball season got underway Thursday night, as the Cardinals of Bridge City sent their 8th-grade teams to take on the Bobcats! The 8th grade B team showed up determined to win. They kept the lead all game long, with Brooklyn Bott and Kamryn Kelley tying for the highest scorers of the game. Defensively, Gabby White and Sarah Hext pulled down vital rebounds to keep the Cats ahead. Mattie Owens and Alexi Collazo made contributions with steals, while also grabbing an assist and a bucket for themselves. The Lady Cats took the...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Energy Country Ford has been named Business of the Month for November 2021. Larry and Patty King was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. It all began in 1949 on Proctor Street in between a funeral home and a gas station where Aubrey Raiford began his used car business. After 72 years and 3 generations,...
St. Mary Catholic School Student Council presented its annual Veterans Day Program. Each year the school honors all active and past Veterans for their sacrifices and willingness to fight for our Freedoms. Our PreK students led the school in singing “God Bless America”. Thank you to all our Veterans for your service. Pictured are - left to right bottom row Austin Frazier, Jayden Lecea, Jaycie Blincoe, Kambryn Hancock, Kenneth Minchew, Peyton Byrd, Charleigh Byrd, Ginger Aye...
St. Mary Catholic School is blessed with wonderful students and staff that continue to show love around our community. Thank you to Mrs. Cindy Claybar for allowing our Art Club students to create these beautiful pictures for hospice patients who need bright spots and their days. The Art Club was excited to welcome volunteer coordinator Liz Oliva from Texas Total Care Inc. Home Health Care & Hospice. The students created 80 beautiful works of art for the residents. The art was...
The Orange Chapter of AAUW will discuss “Black Water Rising” at its next Book-Ins meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., using primarily the video conferencing platform of Zoom. Sarah Boehme, Book-Ins Chair, will lead the book discussion of the novel written by Attica Locke. In Book-Ins meetings, the AAUW members gather monthly to discuss a selected book, led by a member or guest reviewer who provides insights. Sarah Boehme said, “Our next book, ‘Black Water Rising,’ is a mystery that takes place in Houston, Texas, in...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 11, 2022. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life w...
Dorothy Evelyn Atkins Harris Luther, 95, of Orange, passed away at her home in Orange on November 10, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Born in Greenwood Springs,...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the November Student of the Month for Orangefield is Mary Wernig. Mary was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Brandy Slaughter at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Mary is ranked 9 of 138 with a GPA of 4.64. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kaydance Whitfield with the November Student of the Month for Orangefield Award. She is ranked 19th out of 138 seniors with a 4.4 GPA. She plans to attend Lamar University for a degree in Elementary Ed. Members of the family present were Janel Campbell - Grandmother, Nichole Menard - Mother, Justin Menard - Stepdad, Robert Whitfield - Dad, Tiffany Whitfield - Stepmom, Cole Waguspack - boyfriend, Caroline Whitfield - sister as well...
Orangefield Junior High is home to two district champions! The 7th grade volleyball team ended their season with a 5-1 record to become Co-District Champions. The 8th grade football team defeated Hardin Jefferson to claim the District Championship title, while also remaining undefeated for the second season in a row. Orangefield I.S.D. is extremely proud of these two teams and the hard work they put in during their seasons!...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City is Carter Lapeyrolerie. Carter was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Scot Shaffer at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Carter is ranked 27 of 195 with a GPA of 4.45. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
Mary Beth Walles Tate, 59, passed away on November 7th in the early morning. Cremation will be handled by Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas on November 22, 1961, she was the daughter of Hilton and Helen Walles of Orangefield. Retired from USPS, she moved back to Orangefield one year ago to spend time with her grandkids and other family members. She enjoyed working with clay, traveling, and reading. She was huge fan of John Wayne and Harry Potter and...
First Grade A Honor Roll- Avery Arnold, Sawyer Atkins, Derk Babin, Harper Bailey, Wyatt Beers, Olivia Bevil, Riley Bland, Haden Boullion, Camryn Brister, James Brown, Jaxon Cook, Gracelyn Deets, Jonas DeMontmollin, Karson Dixon, Adalynn Dodge, Weston Droddy, James Dyer, Eli English, Tripp Falcon, Mackenzie Fulfer, Kendall Garner, Jeffery Gibbs, Rylie Gibson, Ayden Gillespie, Mia Goetzmann, Rosalinda Gonzalez-Ponce, Colsyn Granger, Rhett Granger, Maci Gryder, Caroline Harris, Levi Harris, Charlotte Hollier, Rody Hussey, Aiden...
Elizabeth “Betty” Garrett Lundquist passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Lubbock, Texas on October 13, 2021. Betty was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 24, 1932, to William Henry “Sonny” Garrett and Pansy Elizabeth Garrett (née Doiron). After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, she earned her BA in English from the University of Texas in Austin and began her teaching career. In 1963 she married David Andrew Lundquist of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and rais...
Thursday night, the Shorthorns from Hamshire Fannett came to town to take on our Orangefield fighting Bobcats. The 7th grade started the night off, looking for a spark to get them off of their current four-game losing streak. The offense took the field first and looked like they were going to start early, but soon found a tough defense waiting for them. Carson Gonzales and Elijah Jones ran the ball hard, but they were never allowed to break free for any long runs. Cylan Grange...
Orange County residents affected by the severe weather today are encouraged to report property damage using the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) survey. Using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage surveys, Orange County can report damage to homes and businesses to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The information provided in the surveys assist emergency management officials across the state to gain an understanding of damages that occurred and help officials determine if the...
The Stark Museum of Art will open an encore presentation of its exhibit "Christmas from Charlie: Charles M. Russell Holiday Greetings" on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in the Museum's Lobby gallery. The exhibit will remain on view through January 8, 2022. The artist Charles Marion Russell loved Christmas time. The Stark Museum's exhibit features a selection of holiday greetings the artist sent to friends. His words and pictures spread good cheer. "Charlie Russell is a favorite artist of many western enthusiasts for his humor...
November 6 at First Baptist Church, 200 W Roundbunch, coats, sweaters and jackets will be given away in the parking lot from 11 am - 1 pm. Bibles, children's books and religious pamplets will also be free. Look for the blue canopy....
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of October 25 , 2021 thru October 29, 2021 Owen B. Hanks and Dakota L. Brister Halen R. Borg and Jade D. Sinone John R. Morris and Elizabeth Ganzalez Vidal Kade Reese Anthony and Sadee Elizabeth Eaves Nicholaus G. Craft and Sarah M. Robins Benjamin C. McCabe and Natalie H. Beasley Christopher A. Statum and Maraya D. Turnage Robert C. Riendfliesh and Jamye K. Rhodes Raymond E. McCray and Patricia E. Porras Jacinto Solis, III and...
Mary Ann Cruse, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Bridge City, Texas, on October 22, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1933, to Collis Melvin Williamson and Gladys Ola Dimsky Williamson. Mary Ann began studying piano at an early age and developed a lifelong love for the piano and sacred music, which she expressed faithfully for over sixty years by serving as Church Pianist, particularly at First Baptist Church of Bridge City, where she was a member since 1958. She is...
On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for MKC Solutions and Easy Oil to celebrate their business being here in Bridge City and welcome them as Chamber members. Business Owner Kelsea Carrion cut the ribbon to officially start the celebration. MKC Solutions offers residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to all of Southeast Texas. Give us a call for maintenance to keep your system in top perfo...
