Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Chili by Shaun McConnell, left, was both the judge's and people's champ at Saturday's Chili Cook-off in Orange. Mark Frey of Columbanus Motorsports, joined by his store's yet-to-be-named fox mascot, said the event raised several hundred dollars for United Way of Orange....
The five men seeking to be the next Orange County Commissioner for Precinct 2 agreed their widespread slice of the county needs better representation. In last Friday's Candidate Forum at Little Cypress Intermediate School, they agreed drainage, roads, economic development and equity are concerns for a huge precinct that stretches from the eastern edges of Vidor through the Orangefield school district north to the Jasper and Newton County lines. And they all have experience...
For all they do for the community, the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recognized Melissa Isaacs as Citizen of the Year and CASA of Sabine Neches Region Business of the Year at its 61st Annual Banquet Monday night. The Chamber numbers 179 business members, including 13 new members signed up in 2021, said 2021 Board President Rani Dillow. The Ministerial Alliance works with 20 area churches to serve as a central agency to provide assistance with food, utilities, rent,...
Hello Friends, My name is Robert "Robby" Lunsford. I am running for the office of Pct.2 Commissioner in Orange County, Texas. I have visited with many of you and all of you have similar concerns. The People are looking for: 1. A Full-time Commissioner 2. Brutal Honesty 3. Hard Working 4. And with a Conservative Attitude With me, serving you, you get these qualities and more. I, my family and my campaign staff have a common interest in making Pct. 2 the best it can be. I want...
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange is pleased to announce the promotion of Mandee Tucker, MSN, to Associate Dean of Nursing and Program Director of the Registered Nursing and Medical Assisting Programs. "Mandee has passionately served our campus since she was a student here, and her desire for our students to succeed in the field of nursing is unmatched. Her clinical and academic expertise, coupled with her drive for making the LSCO Nursing Program the best it can be, i...
City Hall will be closed this month on Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents' Day. When I was in school (way back in ancient times!) we observed February 12 as President Lincoln's Birthday and February 22 as President Washington's Birthday. I guess they consolidated them so we would only have one holiday in the month. Either way, it's probably good for us to remember these two and all the other chief executives for their contributions to our country and our...
John Marvin Sonier, 81, of Orange, passed away on January 22, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brown. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on May 15, 1940, he was the son of Rufus Sonier and Isabella (Jackson) Sonier. John proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force as an MP. He retired as an insulator after years of hard work and in his spare time enjoyed duck...
Rhett Waylon Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 19, 2022 and was welcomed into Jesus' loving arms on January 24, 2022. A memorial service honoring Rhett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Pipkin Ranch at 23347 Big Hill Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705, followed by a gathering of family and friends at The Lodge. Officiating will be The Honorable Reverend Keith F. Giblin. Rhett was the deeply beloved son of Keene and Alyssa Wilson. F rom the moment he was...
JoAnn Price, 87, of Euless, Texas, passed away January 22, 2022, in Euless. She was born November 17, 1934, in Texarkana, Texas, and was the only child of Wilson Edward Kelley and Josephine Christine Kelley. She was a graduate of North Texas State College where she received her degree in Education. While at NTSC, she met her husband, Othal Ray Price, who was also a student there. Ray and JoAnn married on November 28, 1957. Most of their life together was lived in Orange,...
Myron Wade Duncan, 59, of Orange, passed away on January 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Dr. Allen Tilley of First Baptist Church of Carthage. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 29, 1962,...
A female was arrested Sunday, January 30, by the Orange Police Department for driving her vehicle while intoxicated. Officer Brian Latiolais was dispatched to the 9800 block of FM 1130 at 1:30 AM on Sunday to investigate a vehicle in a ditch. Upon arrival at the scene, Latiolais discovered in the nearby ditch a white 2014 Jeep that appeared from tire tracks to have left the roadway about 50 yards south of where the vehicle came to a stop. The officer spoke to a witness at the...
Education used to be primarily reading, writing, and arithmetic. Lamar State College Orange has added to those three alliterate terms to include riding the roads for real cash. The newest additions to the college's truck driving academy arrived at the campus the last Friday in January. A brand new bus, an 18-wheeler big rig, and a dump truck joined the fleet of vehicles used for the Commercial Driving Program offered at the college. The 77-passenger yellow bus is the latest...
Ann Lou Matson Gauthier, 82, of Orange, passed away on January 25, 2022 in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jon Brinlee of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Ann Lou Matson Gauthier was born August 13, 1939, in Jasper, Alabama....
St. Mary Catholic School is proud of 8th grader Jonathan Quintero for being named the 2021-2022 Spelling Bee Champion. Congratulations also go to Allie Broussard who was our runner-up. They battled extremely hard and kept us on our toes until the end. All participants did a fantastic job. It takes a lot of preparation and a is very nerve-racking competition, but they all stepped up and competed with grace. We would also like to thank our wonderful judges: Maureen McAllister,...
Kenny Ray Richardson, 68, formerly of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Athens, Texas, on July 5, 1953. Kenny was the son of Letha Merle (Holman) Richardson and Paul David Richardson. He was a certified public accountant, having graduated from Vidor High School and the University of Houston. He worked many years for Bechtel Corporation in Houston and then San Francisco before returning to Houston to work as an independent CPA....
Deborah Ann Baker, 64, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2022, in Huntsville. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. An entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Austin, Texas, on July 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Charles Lee Angell and Lucille (Crouch) Angell. Deborah was a member of the Order of the...
The City of Bridge City cordially invites the public to attend a reception welcoming Brent Walker, the new city manager, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7th at City Hall Council Chambers. The City Hall is located at 260 Rachal. For more information please call 409-735-6801....
Rebecca Lynn Bradley, 57, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 25, 1964, she was the daughter of Robert William Wheat, Sr. and Joyce Faye Glasgow. Rebecca adored her grandkids more than anything. She...
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 18 & 19 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. A schedule of events are as follows: • Friday, February 18 o Flashback Friday Parade (70's theme) | 6:30 P.M. o Live Entertainment | 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. • Saturday, February 19 o Kiddie Carnival | 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. o Munchkin Parade |...
Monday, January 31 is the last day to register to vote in the March primary elections. To register, simply complete an voter registration application available online through the Secretary of States website, fill it out with the necessary information, and return it to your county election office. The website to view this information is www.VoteTexas.gov. Remember, the voter registration application must be completed and returned at least 30 days before the upcoming election...
Christopher Wayne Berry was a keeper of the peace, a defender of the weak and meek, a kind spirit to the world. He was born June 19, 1967 at Orange Memorial Hospital. His End of Watch was January 25, 2022. He attended Lorena Oates Elementary, Orangefield Middle School, & graduated from Orangefield High School in 1985. He graduated Lamar University with a degree in criminal justice. He served & protected the communities of Jefferson County, Newton County, Pinehurst & Vidor...
John Havens was born November 8, 1926 in Westbrook, Texas to John and Mary Havens. He passed away January 25, 2022. As a young boy John moved with his family to Hamilton, Texas where he was raised. From his earliest years, John's main interest was always in trucks, and by the age of 16 he was already driving an 18-wheeler. After finishing school he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood and then at Fort Bliss. While in the service he was an instructor in the...
Paul Young, 65, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Edwards and Reverend James Corkran. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 10, 1956, he was the son of Joe...
Wallace “Wally” Comeaux, 93, formerly of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022, in Hemphill. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. with visitation to follow at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on Dec...
Surrounded by loved ones, Linda Dyer Moore, 74, of Orange, passed away on January 25, 2022, peacefully in her home after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jerry McNeill. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 6, 1947, she...
