Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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More than 20 years ago, Betty Harmon began putting into motion an idea from the late Carolyn Hogan for Orange to have a Mardi Gras celebration. "I never thought it would grow to this magnitude," Harmon said as the city gets ready for three days of events with the 20th anniversary of the first parade. The celebrations will start Thursday evening with a free concert at the Riverside Pavilion and culminate Saturday evening with the grand parade through downtown Orange. Before...
Orange County voters will get a chance Thursday to meet and hear the three candidates running for Precinct 2 constable. Then next week, the the four Republican candidates will be featured in a forum. The forums are sponsored by the Orange County Republican Party for three of the four local contested races. Because the Democratic Party has no local candidates, the winners of the Republican primary races will run unopposed in the November General Election. On Thursday, February...
The Bridge City school district held a going-away reception to honor the district's director of special education, Corrin Gonzales. She has been chosen to be the new Texas Region 5 Education Service Center's director of special education. Region 5 helps some 30 school districts in Southeast Texas, including Bridge City ISD....
Bridge City Community Center was busting at the seams Monday night with a capacity crowd at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. It was the biggest crowd they've ever had in attendance. "We've never had this many tables before," said Mandy Lyda, executive director of the chamber. "I had to turn a lot of people away." She remarked they may have outgrown the venue. Kirk Ellender, emcee for the evening recognized all the businesses that bought tables for the...
Philanthropist Gisela Houseman and Dr. Marty Rutledge took the center of attention Tuesday afternoon as the helped cut the ribbon for Orange's first hospital in seven years. The two were crucial in getting the new, 24-hour hospital built and operating on what is now called the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus, which includes a professional building. Dr. Rutledge is an Orange native with a longtime general family medical practice here. The 55,000 square foot hospital is operated...
Mardi Gras on the Sabine has become more than one parade. Now, there's free live music, food trucks, kids games, a munchkin parade, of course the grand parade. Starting with a free rock concert Thursday evening and going through Saturday night, Orange is ready to celebrate. This year the events will include a tribute to Kevin Smith, recently named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Smith, a native of Orange and graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, was a football star...
One hundred and eighty-five years ago this month, the Republic of Texas passed a piece of legislation that set the framework for education funding to this day. On January 26, 1839, a bill passed that set aside land for public schools in Texas and two public universities. It fulfilled the vision President Mirabeau Lamar had for a public education system endowed by public lands in the state. Though not immediately successful, the program had lasting impacts and earned Lamar the...
Orangefield HOSA-Future Health Professional students traveled to Barbers Hill High School to represent OHS at their first ever Spring Leadership Conference. Students competed in the following events: Health Career Display Poster, Prepared Speaking, Medical Art Poster, and Personal Care Skills. Katie Guyote walked away with 1st place in her event, Personal Care, and an invitation to compete at the HOSA State Conference in April. These future health professionals took a leap of...
If you are reaching your so-called “Golden Years,” you most likely have a new adventure in store. I just finished eight weeks as a guest of a hospital. I escaped but learned a lot about medical practice in the USA. It is said that we have the highest quality but worst delivery of any developed nation I the world. Your first challenge is to negotiate the requirement to gain access. What insurance or what government program such as Medicare apply. Most doctor’s offices will help...
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce its latest exhibition, "ART: It's Elementary," showcasing the artistic talents of local kindergarten through third grade students. The exhibition, on view through March 9, promises to be a celebration of creativity and imagination, while also providing a platform for young artists to shine. "'ART: It's Elementary' is an inspiring collection of original works of art that showcase the colorful and imaginative world of young...
Two student athletes at Bridge City High School signed scholarships on Friday, January 26, to play baseball at the college level. Jon Van Huis and Landon Reeves will both be studying and playing ball at colleges in Texas. Bridge City High School head baseball coach Chad Landry praised the young men for their hard work and dedication as members of his Cardinal baseball teams. He thanked them for the contributions they have made to their high school baseball program the last...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently sponsored Bridge City and Orangefield students for a leadership conference at RYLA(Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Pictured are Embrie Manshack, Jessica Utterback, Addison Moore, Hannah Block, Raema Lyda, Ashley Hale, Lacy, Whitney Cunningham, Kaleb Graham, Zack Dommert, Zack Bourque, Luke Williams, Adam Tsan, Matthew Goleman,Eric Andrus, and Quade Clark. For the first time ever 6 of these students were invited to return next...
It's a common known fact that we have some of the craziest weather in the world here in Texas, especially on the coast. January and February have historically been some of our worst weather months, the conditions at this time of the year coupled with low water temps can make it down right miserable. During these periods the average fisherman may defer from the outdoors to a warmer climate by the fire thinking that the fishing won't be worth the effort, big mistake. For many...
DEALING WITH COVID For over three years Roy had been very cautious to not be in contact with COVID. He quit going to the office and avoided being around people. He and his family knew that because of existing health problems it would be nearly impossible to overcome a battle with COVID. He and Phyl didn’t take any chances. They took all the shots, all but the last booster shot. They had let their guard down somewhat and didn’t wear their mask while doing doctor’s visits. They...
Henry Harrison Ainsworth II, age 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024. Funeral services honoring Henry will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 2, 2024 at Liberty Baptist Church of Bridge City with Bro. Terry Wright and Bro. Trey Ainsworth officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM at Griggs Cemetery in Newton, Texas. Visitation of family and friends will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church. Henry...
Christian Garcia, 51, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Dawson County, Texas, on January 13, 1973, he was the son of Tony Hernandez and Mary Louise Hernandez. Christian had a special talent for doing Scooby Doo impressions, which never failed to make everyone laugh. He also had a green thumb and possessed an undeniable love for nature. He found great solace in gardening and nurturing plants. In the kitchen, Christian...
Jack Ben Stout, II, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by loved ones at his home on January 26, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 14, 1933, he was the son of John “Jack” Benjamin Stout and Annie Corinne Mackrell Stout. Jack graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas, in 1951 and from The University of Texas in Austin in 1956, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. Jack married the love of his...
Bryan Abbie Herman Autrey, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. A private family burial will be held. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Born...
Debra Lynne East, 59, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31,2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 13, 1964, she was the daughter of William ...
Ruby Jean Wimberley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM., then a vigil from 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM, and a Rosary from 1:40 PM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 14, 1936; her mother was Jeanette E. Reynolds Mozingo...
Geraldine “Jerry” Buxton Reedy, a former longtime resident of Orange, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. She had been a resident of Arvada for the last seven years. Born in Starks, Louisiana on January 21, 1927, Jerry was the daughter of Haston Buxton and Georgiana (Doiron) Buxton and was a graduate of Starks High School. In 1945, Jerry moved to Orange where on June 5, 1951, she married Thomas Wilson Reedy. She was a homemaker and member of First Uni...
Local girls basketball teams have a week left in their district schedules to finish in one of the top four positions to reach the post season. Final district games will be played Tuesday, February 6. Orangefield has won ten straight district games to earn a share of first place in District 22-3A with Kountze. The Lady Bobcats won both of their games played last week. On Tuesday, January 23, Orangefield played at home against Buna. The Lady Bobcats used a huge second quarter...
With two weeks remaining in the district basketball schedules every game is of increased importance. The boys basketball teams at Bridge City, West Orange-Stark, Little Cypress Mauriceville, and Orangefield are trying to earn spots to the post season which starts in the middle of February. In District 19-4A Silsbee is undefeated in first place. Bridge City, Little Cypress Mauriceville, and West Orange-Stark will need to finish strong to insure a berth in the playoffs by rankin...
