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Articles from the January 20, 2020 edition


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  • My 5 Cents

    State Sen Robert Nichols|Updated Jan 15, 2021

    The Legislature has ended its first week of session. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Senate has decided to recess until January 26 th . However, we will still be working hard in the meantime on legislation for Senate District 3. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. The Texas Legislature begins the 87 th Legislative Session This week, the 87 th legislature gaveled in for session. Though opening day looked a bit different than usual, with fewer guests in the gallery, on the floor, and throughout the building,...

  • Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley, 84, Orange,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 15, 2021

    Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Visitation will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Hartland, Kansas, on July 10, 1936, she was the daughter of Russell Dow Finnell and Ida Lucille (Holdeman) Finnell....

  • Louise Rae Wood, 86, of Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 15, 2021

    Louise Rae Wood, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on March 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Leo Ladner and Winnie (Prather) Ladner. Louise was a longtime member of 2nd Baptist Church in Bridge City where she faithfully served her Lord. She was a master gardener and loved to tend to her roses. Louise had a special place in her heart for her fur-baby, Little Bit. She was an excellent homemaker and a wonderful cook....

  • David Scott Young, 66, of Bridge City,

    Updated Jan 20, 2020

    David Scott Young, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2020, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 26, 1953, he was the son of Louis David...

  • Ara “Sue” Hennigan, 74, of Orange,

    Updated Jan 20, 2020

    Ara “Sue” Hennigan, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2020. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 2, 1945, she was the daughter of Roufis Barras and Bernice Hudnall. Sue was a member of Hartburg Baptist Church and spent many years working as a Dietician for Changing Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor, Jones Health Center in Orange, and at The Meadows Nursing Home in Orange. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was pre...