Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 15 - Nov. 21, 2015. Sunday, Nov. 15 • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Monday, Nov. 16 • Person arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance in the 2300 block of MacArthur Drive. • Criminal mischief in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Report of deceased person in the 4400 block of Western Avenue. • Burglary of a habitation in the 2300 block of Bradford. Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Person arrested fo...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 16 - Nov. 21, 2015. Monday, Nov. 16 • Burglary in the 300 block of Nevils. • Criminal mischief in the 900 block of Center. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Pine Street. • Burglary in the 100 block of Rachal. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Bower. Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Suspicious activity in area of Roberts and Bland. • Suspicious activity in the 2800 block of Texas Avenue. • Assist other agency in area of State Highway 62 and State Highway 87. Wed...
Following a brief hiatus due to the Thanksgiving holiday, commissioners returned to session on Tuesday afternoon to take care of new business and unfinished business. Orange County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday afternoon and one of the main items on the agenda was the discussion and possible creation of a new position at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. The position would be under the direction of Sabrina Gray, Event Coordinator of the complex. The item was p...
KJ Miller had one receiving touchdown for 24 yards, two carries on the ground and also returned three kick offs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs The West Orange-Stark Mustangs looks like a team on a mission. The Mustangs defeated the Caldwell Hornets, 69-13, this past Friday in the Regional round of the Class 4A Division 2 high school playoffs and will now advance to the State Quarterfinals for the fifth straight year. West Orange-Stark unleashed its running attack on Caldwell...
The Heritage House Museum will present its 37th Annual Christmas with Santa open house event from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 10. The event is free and open to the public. Photo courtesy of Heritage House Museum. ORANGE — Santa Claus is coming to town, and a local organization is providing area children with an opportunity to make last minute changes to those Christmas lists. The Heritage House Museum, located at 905 W. Division St. in downtown Orang...
December has arrived and that means the return of one of the best family-oriented holiday activities in Southeast Texas. The Kiwanis Club of Orange will present the 67th Annual Orange Christmas Parade beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 through the streets of Orange for area residents. This year's parade is being held in honor of the late Ben Culpepper Jr., a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Orange and respected businessman of the community. According to Johnny Trahan...
A yearly tradition in the community of Mauriceville is back once again for another evening of food and fellowship. The 39th Annual Mauriceville Senior Citizen Supper will be held starting at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, inside the cafeteria of Mauriceville Elementary School, 20040 FM 1130 in Mauriceville. The event is open to all past and present Mauriceville residents who are ages 55 and older. The Christmas dinner will include all the trimmings and tasty treats, as well as gifts delivered by Santa Claus and his elves. Judge...
A yearly event held every holiday season celebrates the memories of loved ones and assists those in need throughout the year. Southeast Texas Hospice will hold its annual Toilet Paper Tea fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, not its usual Thursday as in previous years, at its office, which is located upstairs at 912 W. Cherry Ave. in Orange. This annual event, which was created several years ago, allows the organization to continue its mission to assist those who are terminally ill, and their families,...
The West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 8 - Nov. 14, 2015. Monday, Nov. 9 • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Tuesday, Nov. 10 • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Wednesday, Nov. 11 • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Thursday, Nov. 12 • Theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Friday, Nov. 13 • Criminal mischief in...
Steve Jones, second from right, was announced as the Citizen of the Year recipient during the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner Meeting on Tuesday night at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Pictured, from left to right are, Lanie Brown of Congressman Brian Babin's office, his wife, Kay, Jones, and award presenter, Gisela Houseman. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at...
This image is what the proposed new gymnasium and classrooms would look like at Community Christian School in Orange. The proposed $3.5 million project would have 13 classrooms, lockers, showers, weight room, and math and science labs. Image courtesy of Long Architecture Community Christian School is growing and its leadership is looking to the future to benefit not only its students, but the community as a whole. Community Christian School, located at 3400 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Orange, recently announced plans for...
A Christmon Tree, decorated by church members, stands near one of the many beautiful windows of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The church will be the host site of the 59th Annual Toy Coffee event, sponsored by the Service League of Orange, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. Photo by Tommy Man Jr. Guests of the annual Toy Coffee holiday event will have the opportunity to experience something a little different this year. The Service League of Orange will hold its...
Orangefield running back Tristen McGee rambles for yardage against the Giddings Buffaloes in area round playoff action Friday. The feisty Bobcats fell to the Buffaloes 45-13. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland The Mustangs continue on their quest for another state title, but the season has come to an end for the Bobcats. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs and Orangefield Bobcats had mixed results in the Area round of the Class 4A Division 2 playoffs this past Friday, as the Mustangs won...
Junior Keyshawn Holman takes down Spartan Brodrick Peterson after a one yard completion from Spartan Jared Holley. Three Orange County high school football teams entered the first round of the playoffs, and now only two remain. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, Orangefield Bobcats and Bridge City Cardinals all had playoff football games this past weekend, but only two will continue to play another week. The Mustangs and Bobcats will advance to the Area round, while the...
The Orange chapter of Altrusa International, Inc. prepared approximately 200 orders of chili on Thursday as part of its annual fundraiser for scholarships, which will be awarded to local high school students in 2016. Pictured, clockwise, from left, are: Joey Williamson, Gale Beckett, Eva Magnuson, Pat Caillavet, Patti Nimitz, Neil Nimitz, Geraldine Chesser, Patrick Breckel and Debbie Hughes. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local organization known for dedication to the community...
Orange County continues to make efforts to improve its operations in all departments and took another step to do so on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan Peabody, the Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator, addressed Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday and recommended moving oversight authority for Risk Management and Airport Departments to Commissioners from the Emergency Management Department. He also recommended making the Risk Manager position, which is held by Missy...
The filing period for the March Primary elections began Saturday and there has already been several filings for places on the ballot. The Orange County Democratic Party and Orange County Republican Party are accepting filings from candidates who wish to take part in the March Primary elections. Several county positions are open for filing this year. A handful of candidates have already filed for re-election or for a place on the ballot since Saturday. However, the majority of...
Representatives with the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bridge City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon to dedicate the completion of the much anticipated splash pad at the park adjacent to the Bridge City Public Library off Parkside Place. The splash pad will be officially open for public use in May 2016.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Children of Bridge City and the local community will have a new option for fun when summer returns in 2016. The City...
Joe Alford, West Orange city attorney, at left, gives the oath of office to Dean Dyson and Terry Veitch as the two men had been appointed as assistant fire chief and fire chief, respectively, of the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department during Monday's West Orange city council meeting. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The West Orange Volunteer Fire Department officially has new leadership in place. The City of West Orange held a specially scheduled meeting this past Monday at City Hall...
The West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 25 – Oct. 31, 2015. Sunday, Oct. 25 • Person arrested for criminal trespassing in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Monday, Oct. 26 • Person arrested for traffic violations, no insurance and driving while license invalid following report of vehicle collision in area of Albany and Western. Tuesday, Oct. 27 • Hit and run collision reported in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Burglary of a habitation in the 2900 block of Tammy Circle. W...
Representatives with the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bridge City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon to dedicate the completion of the much anticipated splash pad at the park adjacent to the Bridge City Public Library off Parkside Place. The splash pad will be officially open for public use in May 2016. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Children of Bridge City and the local community will have a new option for fun when summer returns in 2016. The...
Musician Ezra Charles, a native of Beaumont and current resident of Houston, will be the featured entertainer at the Boogie Woogie Gala on Thursday night at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. The gala is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Orange Depot, a local non-profit group which plans to convert the historic Orange Train Depot into a museum. COURTESY PHOTO A night of fun and music benefiting a local non-profit group is running right on track. The Boogie Woogie...
John Gothia addresses the Orange County Commissioners Court on Tuesday afternoon about a request for $10,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds to bring The BASS University 2016 Class to Orange County in January 2016. RECORD PHOTO _ TOMMY MANN, JR. It appears two highly successful professional bass tournaments are still paying dividends for Orange County. Officials with The BASS University have reached out to John Gothia and other local contacts about the possibility of holding a...
The 2016 election year looks to be a big one and it all begins with the March Primary elections. Filings for the March Primary elections begins Saturday, Nov. 14 for candidates in Orange County who want to run for office. Interested candidates may file with the county chairperson of the Democratic Party and Republican Party. The filing period ends on Monday, Dec. 14. There are several county positions which candidates can file for this coming election year, including Orange County Sheriff, which is currently held by Keith...
