Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has named Little Caesars Bridge City as Business of the Month for January. Owner Curtis Breaux accepted the award from Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Dave Derosier at the Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD at the Cormier Museum. Along with the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, Little Caesars gifts from Mary Kelone, LMT and Tiger Rock Martial Arts. Little Caesars is owned by the Breaux...
The LU Department of English and Modern Languages will offer four new courses for the spring semester addressing the subject of ethics in an uncommon and unique format: through literature. The courses were created in response to a direct request from the LU College of Business to enhance the business ethics course offered as an elective. One of the new courses will benefit students in the fields of nursing and psychology by addressing the role of ethics and empathy in professional and personal responses to the ill and traumat...
Securing your children properly in age- and size-appropriate child safety seats — in the back seat of your vehicle — is the most effective thing you can do to protect them in the event of a crash. In fact, in motor vehicle crashes, child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers. That’s why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agent, Fallon Foster, Georgette Pillitere, Traffic Safety Specialist, TxDOT and Trooper Steph...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Jan. 15 and the morning of Jan. 16: Warrant service, Tennessee and Dupont Traffic accident, N. Hwy. 87 at MLK Traffic accident, Edgar Brown Circle Illegal use of credit cards Damaged property, 504 Crepe Myrtle Ave. Theft, 1010 S. Hwy. 87 Warrant service, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 1717 16th St. Damaged property, 2201 Rio Grande Pl. Warrant service, Edgar Brown Dr. Recovery of stolen property, 1101 Green Ave. Warrant service, 10th and Park...
The Stallions hosted Orangefield and finished the night 2-0. The 7th grade team came out strong and won 29-13. Wilbert Ned lead the team scoring 8 with Ja'Veen Wood and Keontae Strother each adding 7. The 8th grade team held the lead for the first 3 quarters, but a tough Bobcat team fought their way back in the 4th and tied the game hitting a 3 pointer with less then a minute to go. With only seconds left on the clock, Damioun Apodaca hit a mid range jumper at the buzzer to seal the victory for the Stallions. Justin Sibley...
Orangefield Lady Bobcat softball star Katelyn Dickerson signed with Florida State College at Jacksonville in ceremonies at Bobcat Gym on Thursday. She will continue her education and softball career at Florida State. Katelyn is seen signing her letter of intent with her parents Patrick and Christina Standley and brother Brenton Standley. Congratulation to Katelyn from The Record....
U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that the current head of the Mexican drug trafficking organization, the Gulf Cartel, or Cartel del Golfo, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas. Juan Francisco Saenz-Tamez, 23, of Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, pleaded guilty to distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and conspiracy to commit...
January is Board Appreciation Month in Texas, and Little Cypress-Mauriceville students, staff, and the entire community have a lot to be grateful for because of LCM’s School Board. This volunteer group works untold hours to assure the school district runs efficiently and effectively to provide the highest quality of education to the students enrolled in the schools across the District. To express their appreciation for the dedication and commitment of the Board, students f...
Twenty-seven Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students will participate in the Texas Music Educators (TMEA) All Region Band on Saturday, January 15, at 5 p.m. in the Nederland High School Performing Arts Center. The students competed against thousands of other southeast Texas youth for a seat in this prestigious ensemble. Senior Alex Borel was selected to play in the All State Band, which will perform in February at the TMEA convention in San Antonio. Steve Schoppert...
Classes for the Spring 2015 semester begin at Lamar State College-Port Arthur Tuesday, Jan. 20 and with them, Welcome Week. Registration is continuing for Spring 2015 classes. Go online to www.lamarpa.edu for more information and come to the third floor of the Student Center, 1520 Procter St., and visit the Admissions & Records, Advising and/or Financial Aid offices. Campus is closed Monday, Jan. 19, to observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but the third floor offices are...
Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Jan. 1 through Jan. 15: Papa John's Pizza, 2305 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Storage racks above sinks are rusted and need to be repaired/replaced. Score - 97 Wendy's #50, 3113 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - Ceiling tiles found sitting on top of ice machine; old foods left on the vegetable slicer; storage shelves are rusted and clean dishes are being stored, need to be repaired. Score - 94 Sonic Drive Inn #5783, 2210 Hwy. 62, McLewis - Fl...
St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Pictured from left: Aidan McAllister, Vic...
Joyce Day Kervin, 80, of Orange, passed away Jan. 15, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, Jan. 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday, Jan. 18 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Manning, Aug. 2, 1934, she was the daughter of Luther Oscar Day and Mae Havard Day. Joyc...
Dr. Howard C. Williams was a devoted physician, noted historian, community photographer and loving father. Those were among some of the accomplishments of the man described as a genius with a curiosity to learn and a spirit to live a life full of the arts and sciences. He passed away Jan. 14, at the age of 89 after a brief illness. He had planned on returning to his medical office to see patients because he had never retired. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan....
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Cecelia Woodrow, 81, of Orange will be Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the church. She died Thursday, Jan. 15, at Baptist Beaumont Hospital. A native of Opelousas, LA, she resided in Orange some 68 years. During working years she...
