Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is launching a toll-free number to help qualifying Texans connect with long-term care services. The telephone number is 1-855-937-2372. It has been set up to help older adults (60 and up) who currently receive Medicaid and/or Medicare, people of all ages with disabilities, and caregivers. The growing population of aging Texans, in addition to the approximately four in 10 Texans who have some type of disability, has...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Jan. 22 and the morning of Jan. 23: Possession of heroin, IH-10 E at FM 1135 Traffic accident, 8000 FM 1130 Larceny from vehicle, 912 5th St. Traffic accident, 1600 16th St. Warrant service, 205 Border St. Burglary, 3819 Meeks Dr. Assist public, 1040 S. Hwy. 87 Warrant service, 205 Border Traffic accident, IH-10 and Hwy. 62 Burglary, 3715 Hemlock St. Follow-up investigation, 201 8th St. Weapons offense/evading detention, 1008 Clairmont...
The Stallions traveled to HJ and came home with two hard fought wins. The seventh grade team held off a tough Hawk team to win by a score of 29-26. Wilbert Ned led the offense scoring 12 points with Ja'veen Wood adding 9. In the 8th grade game the score was tied at the half 21-21. The Stallions trailed by 4 at the end of the 3rd period, but put up 21 points in the 4th to claim the win by a score of 50-43. Brettlin Wiley lead the team with 15 and Jordan Johnson added 7. The 8th grade team will play Friday and Saturday in the...
James B. "Jimmy" Jones, MD will be celebrating his 75th birthday, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Saturday. Jan. 31, at Winfree Baptist Church on Hwy. 62 in Orange. Dr. Jones will also be celebrating 50 years of Medical Practice. Dr. Jones isn't retiring. Come and go as you please No Gifts Please....
Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone from Texas who joins the Foundation in February 2015 will receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees to plant when the weather turns warm. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. “Redbuds will help beautify Texas for many years to come,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “They will also add to the proud heritag...
Senior Rex Dausin and sophomore Robert Mitchell will not return for the 2015 season announced Lamar head coach Ray Woodward Thursday afternoon. Dausin had one year of eligibility remaining, while Mitchell had three years. Both players saw action in limited roles during the 2014 season. Dausin played in four games, completing 3-of-8 passes for 33 yards, with two interceptions. He also carried the ball seven times for 90 yards, including a touchdown. Mitchell played in three games completing 2-of-3 passes for 30 yards and a...
Senator Robert Nichols For The Record Here in Austin, the Legislature has ended our second week of session. We are off the starting block and continue to pick up the pace for the long race ahead. During this time, as more bills are filed and the members have a chance to meet with each other, many of the issues which will define the course of the coming months begin to appear. Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol: - Changing of the Guard Tuesday was a day of firsts at the Capitol, beginning with t...
Community Christian's third and fourth grade students use their five senses to compare and contrast matter. Experiment one: compare and contrast sand and cornstarch; experiment two: compare and contrast rice and grits; experiment three: compare and contrast tin foil and paper. They also listened to a short story and learned about tornadoes and the power of matter in nature....
The Lamar University Foundation has announced an endowed scholarship has been established for the College of Engineering. The Dr. George J. Hirasaki Scholarship in Chemical Engineering will provide funding for outstanding students to further their studies at Lamar. “It’s a great honor that Dr. Hirasaki made this generous donation to Lamar,” said Victor Zaloom, interim dean of the College of Engineering. “This scholarship allows worthy students to concentrate on their studies and to realize their dream of a career in chemica...
Madge Lee Sharp, 86, a lifelong resident of Vidor died Monday, Jan. 19, in Beaumont. She was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church since 1953 and a long time member of the Benevolent Committee at the church. She was also one of the original founders of the Christian Care Center of Vidor and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Madge is survived by her three daughters, Gwen Maldonado and husband Jerry of Nederland, JoAnn Wheeler and Barb Turner of Point Blank, and Cindy...
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 left to right are Elizabeth Joh...
Melvin Homer “Mike” Garrison, 88, of Mauriceville, died Friday, Jan. 23, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Ed Rawls, pastor of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Orangefield Oct. 22,...
Two Battlin’ Bear Baseball players signed to play at junior colleges following graduation. Coby Roddy is a three year LCM Baseball Varsity starter who has chosen Alvin Junior College as his next stop on his baseball journey. Academics played a big role in his decision, as Alvin Junior College offers a great Nursing program which is the field of study that Coby has chosen to pursue. Also a three year starter for the Bears, Brennon Moore accepted an offer to play at Panola J...
The American Legion Post 49 is sponsoring a Valentine's Dance with karaoke by Chad with Texas Star. The dance will be Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7:00 pm at the American Legion, 108 Green Ave., Orange. Those in attendance will be able to vote for a King and Queen. Voters will pay $1 per vote for their choice of King and Queen. There will be no BYOB as there will be mixed drinks available at the cash bar. For more information, please call 886-1241 or visit the Post....
Property taxes are normally due on Jan. 31, but because this year the last day to pay falls on the weekend, the law considers payments timely if paid in the office or postmarked on the next regular business day. The tax office will be accepting payments on Monday, Feb. 2, without penalty and interest. Because the Feb. 2 postmark is crucial to avoid penalty and interest, taxpayers need to be aware of the last pick-up time posted for the mail box or have a post office clerk...
The Orangefield High School Art Department's students were judged last weekend by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo judging committee. The students scored exceptionally well in the contest, which has over 200 school districts in participation. Best of Show was senior, Victor Vuong, for his painting, "Always There." Thanh Tsan, senior, was a Gold Medal winner for her Prismacolor drawing entitled, "Dreek's First Hunt." Bettye Crochet, sophomore, was also a Gold Medal winner...
Several Community Christian School students have advanced to the next round in the ACSI Math Olympics. The results are as follows: Third Grade Computation: Ava Wright, Excellent; Emma Pierottie, Excellent and Sethnika Hancock, Excellent. Third Grade Reasoning: Maddox Hurley, Participation; Aaron Shelton, Excellent Advanced and Mason McCullough, Excellent Advanced. Fourth Grade Computation: Isabel Sylestine, Excellent Advanced; Gil Gomez, Excellent Advanced and Maycie Allen,...
