Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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WEDNESDAY LUNCH BUNCH TO GATHER For the second time the Lunch Bunch will try to kick off their regular weekly gathering at Robert’s Restaurant. Last week tornadoes postponed the Lunch Bunch reconvening after a two year COVID lay off. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy great fellowship. The Bunch meets every Wednesday noon. Y’all come.*****I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. TORNADOES REVISIT ORANGE COUNTY The weather service had predi...
As the mercury creeps up into a more comfortable range outside as well as on the water, don’t let that fool you into feeling too secure at this time of the year. January and February on the Texas gulf coast can be down right brutal with all the rank weather we receive at this time of the year. Bone chilling winds coupled with humid overcast days can make even the toughest fisherman wish for a warm spot in the truck and hot cup of coffee. When late winter fronts pass through a...
Orange County Precinct 1 Commissioner Johnny Trahan and his wife, Becky, were crowned king and queen as they were coronated with a lot of fanfare from dancers and other krewe royalty. The Trahans were dressed in the traditional king and queen white with outfits trimmed in gold sequins and braids plus lots of fluffy white feathers. The queen's long embroidered train included angel wings, a special significance. The Trahans from the Krewe des Amis will preside over Mardi Gras...
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Richard Elvin Deason, loving father of 3, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in Orange, TX. Richard was born on March 28, 1950, in Deridder, La. to Elvin Deason and Ruth (White) Deason. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1968-1972, receiving The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. After honorable discharge from the...
Marion Jean Raymer, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January...
Glenda Coetta John, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Snyder, Oklahoma, on June 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Jeff N. Stradley and Edith (Wheeler) Stradley. Glenda dedicated her life to caring for her family and her home. She is remembered by her loved ones for having a feisty attitude and great sense of humor. Glenda would often spend time playing with her dog or watching squirrels. She also loved to grocery shop. Glenda ad...
The Lutcher Theater presents the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, telling the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s, and to their dramatic split in 1970. The show culminates w...
On Saturday, January 28th members of the OHS UIL Academic Team traveled to Nederland for an invitational meet. Here are the results: Social Studies, sponsor Mr. Block: 1st Place Prestyn Myers, 1st Place Team Prestyn Myers, Kadee English, Jackson Droddy and Brianna Moore. Editorial Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 4th Jada Greiner News Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 4th Jada Greiner Headline Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 3rd Jada Greiner Current Events, sponsor Mrs. Hyatt: 2nd...
On January 25, 1839 the official flag of Texas was adopted by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas. It specified the look of the iconic Lone Star Flag that we know and love today. The colors were chosen to signify certain attributes: red for courage, white for purity and liberty, and blue for loyalty. The Texas flag is the only flag of an American state that previously served as a flag for an independent country. Here are five things happening around your state: 1....
Little Cypress Intermediate received a grant from the LCM Education Foundation for a book vending machine. A ribbon cutting to unveil the new machine was held last week. On hand to help was LCM Education Foundation Secretary Amberly Craft. The vending machine requires tokens that students can earn by showing PRIDE (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Encouragement) on campus. Tokens earned can be used towards a new book (one token=one book). LCI staff are excited...
Gardeners, spring is exactly 45 days away with March 20th being the vernal equinox (Northern hemisphere), translating into equal intervals of daylight and night hours. The number of daylight hours begin to lengthen while night time hours diminish, allowing us more time outdoors, doing things we enjoy most-gardening! Springs' near, so to prepare for its arrival, start by catching up on gardening tasks (which if you're like me) have progressed downward on your priorities list....
Keep Orange County Beautiful elected a new leader at its January 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Meritta Kennedy was chosen to be the new chairman of the board. Kennedy also serves as Mayor Pro Tem on the West Orange City Council, and holds other community positions. Other officers chosen were Sandra Cash as co-chair; Sandra Hoke as Secretary and Jane Whitfield as Treasurer In a prepared statement, Meritta Kennedy said, “I am honored to serve as Chairman for Keep O...
Lamar State College Orange is proud to recognize the following students who earned the high honors of recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2022 semester. Congratulations to these Gators on this accomplishment. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be named to the President’s List, students must attend full-time (at least 12 hours) and earn a 4.0 grade point average. Beaumont Anissa L. Adams, Massage Therapy; Trenton R. Buchholz, Instrumentation; Taylor N. Holden,...
