Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club named Joshua Eckerle as their Orangefield January Student of the Month. Joshua has a 4.30 GPA and ranks 20 out of 116 students. He plans to attend the University of Arkansas to obtain a degree in Music. Pictured are Kenneth and Sherry Eckerle-Grandparents, Amy and Kenneth Eckerle Jr. -Parents, Joshua-Student, Rea Wrinkle-OFHS Principal, Mark Bunch-Rotarian, Shaun McAlpin-Orangefield Superintendent, and Britni Briggs-C...
Bridges and overpasses closed Monday evening as freezing rain slicked roadways, leading to a number of vehicle crashes and schools being canceled for Tuesday. Most of Texas is suffering under a strong arctic front that hit Orange County on Monday with strong winds sending windchills into the teens. The low at the Orange County Airport reached 23 degrees overnight, with a low of 19 forecast for Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. And even though Thursday...
Everybody knew him as Stump, a nickname Stump Weatherford had in childhood. But for Lions Club International, he was also known "National Treasure." Butch Campbell recalls giving the "National Treasure" name to Weatherford a few years ago at the Lions Camp for youth with disabilities. "Everybody laughed at it, but they knew it was true," Campbell said. "He wasn't just a local treasure, he was a national treasure." L.E. "Stump" Weatherford died last week at the age of 77 after...
The city of Orange is starting the new year with a big drop in sales tax payments as Pinehurst, West Orange, and Vidor have healthy increases. Sometimes with the city of Orange's drops, the percentage changes could be with the Texas Comptroller's Office which collects all sales taxes from businesses. The office sends entities their shares after keeping the state's share. Often, the state office mistakenly sends sales taxes from Pinehurst and West Orange to the city of Orange...
Orangefield High School debaters Calvin Kelly and Sidney Holderman competed at the State UIL Congressional Debate Meet on January 10, 2024. Debaters Major Copeland and Colton Myers attended the event as alternates. Students were chaperoned by OHS Debate Sponsor Bridget Trahan and OHS UIL Coordinator Misty Bellard. The group toured the Texas Museum of Science and Natural History on the University of Texas - Austin campus....
Students in Mrs. Kimberly Spears' Education and Training classes would like to thank former OHS students, Kaydance Whitfield and Asia Tran. Both young ladies are currently continuing their education with plans to pursue careers working with children. They came and spoke to the classes about the Education & Training pathway, endorsements, and the Educational Aide certification. They also shared college expectations and skills gained from Family and Consumer Science classes and...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club named Brody Hairston as their Bridge City January Student of the Month. Brody has a GPA of 3.9 and ranks 83 out of 199 students. He plans on continuing Aviation School at Jack Brooks to one day be a commercial pilot like his uncles. Pictured are Amanda James-BCHS Principal, Rose and Marte Hairston-Grandparents, Janet Morris-Mother, Brody-Student, Lisa Huckaby-Counselor and Mark Bunch-Rotarian....
Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along with Pastor Keith who led his congregation at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Having been born in Joliet, Illinois and growing up in Texas, how can we tel...
Press Release January 16, 2024 Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting that the East Roundbunch swing bridge in Precinct #3 is closed due to the weather. Officials will monitor the weather and open the bridge when it safe to do so....
Audrey Minyard Fowler, 101, passed away in her sleep January 13, 2024. Audrey was born in Mt. Carmel, Texas on June 11, 1922, to William and Lilly Minyard. Audrey was raised by her Aunt Lula Minyard Owens and Uncle Albert Owens along with her sisters, Ledra and Inez, in Colmesneil, Texas. Audrey moved to Beaumont, Texas after graduating from high school. She married Howard Fowler in December of 1945 and had two children, Anita Fowler Drake and Joel Fowler. The family moved to...
William D. Conway “Bill” passed away January 13, 2024. Bill was born on June 29th, 1928, in Prague, Oklahoma and resided in West Orange, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Conway Sr. and Martha Conway, wife Mary “Pansy” Conway of 52 years, daughter Glenda Vincent, son Mike Conway, and his great-grandchildren, Bennet Vincent and Jade Conway. He is survived by his his son, Randy and wife Melodi Conway, Son in law, Larry Vincent, grandchildren; Kirk Vincent...
Darvin Nick Rothering, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at a later date at Old Cypress Cemetery. The family will be providing refreshments after the service. Born in Alma, Wisconsin, on September 26, 1930, he was the son of Clarence Rothering and Alvina (Heinz) Rothering. Darvin began his career by working at a dairy...
Press Release January 15, 2024 Orange County announced all non-emergency County Governmental offices will be closed tomorrow due to the closing of some bridges and overpasses because of ice on the roadways. County officials will monitor the weather situation and will provide any updates as available. All citizens are urged to monitor local media stations for updates throughout this weather event....
Stranger to none and friend to many, “Big” John Douglas Landry of Port Neches passed away peacefully while holding his beloved wife’s hand on Jan. 10 at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur at the age of 80. He shared his life with Judi Slack Landry since their first date to a Boy Scout Christmas party in the sixth grade. They were married for 59 years. Big John was a star running back for St. Mary’s Catholic School football team in 1956-57, a semi-pro football tight end for Beaumon...
Rev Jerry Thomas Wilson August 22, 1939 to 1-11-24 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David D. Abshire. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Jerry Wilson, fondly known as JT, was born in Texas City Texas to Verdie and Jariet Wilson his parents. He was...
The boys district basketball schedules reach the half way point this week. Games on Friday, January 19, will mark the conclusion of the first half of district competition. The Orangefield Bobcats in District 22-3A won their first five district games to share first place in the district with the Kountze Lions. The Bobcats and the Lions battled on Tuesday, January 16, at Kountze with the winner grabbing the outright district lead. Orangefield won two games the second week of...
The first half of district games wrapped up on Friday, January 12, for the four local girls basketball teams. The second half started Tuesday for the Bridge City Lady Cardinals, the Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears, the West Orange-Stark Lady Mustangs and the Orangefield Lady Bobcats. The second week of January saw Bridge City and Little Cypress Mauriceville both win one and lose one game while West Orange-Stark lost its only game played to first place Silsbee. The...
Press Release January 15, 2024 Due to the forecasted cold weather Orange County has partnered with Red Cross and Orange Church of God, in Orange to provide a warming station starting Monday, January 15, 2024 and Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5 pm to 8 am at Orange Church of God Embassy of Grace, 1911 North 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77630. A warming station is a short-term emergency shelter that operates when temperatures or a combination of precipitation and wind chill,...
Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of work that kept him busy. One could often find him pursuing his favorite pastime – fishing. His love for boating went hand in h...
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on January 9, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm with the funeral service directly following at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Directly after the funeral, the interment will be held at Trout Creek Cemetery located in Newton County. Stephen was born in Orange,...
Darrell Wayne Woodard, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. A remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Deweyville Methodist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 1, 1943, he was the son of James Edwin Woodard and Ruby Lovis (Burns) Woodard. Darrell began his career at DuPoint where he worked diligently for over 30 years. His dedication and hard work earned...
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for L. E. “Stump” Weatherford, 77, of Orange, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Antony Paulose officiating. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a meal will be served to all at St. Mary Parish Hall. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Remembrances at 6:3...
Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Ora...
Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 22, 1953, he was the son of Cliff Joseph and...
