Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orange Fire Department has promoted four firefighters and Chief John Bilbo held a pinning ceremony last week. Cody Caples and Joel Gilbert were promoted to become battalion chiefs, and Matthew Slagle and Hunter Isbell were promoted to captain. Shown Isbell, Slagle, Caples, and Gilbert....
Two of the starters for the Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears football team last year signed scholarships to play at the college level next season. Da'Marion Morris and Brady Wright were honored during a ceremony on Wednesday, February 1, at the Dr. Pauline Colburn Hargrove Gymnasium on the LCM High School campus. Morris signed to play at Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas. Wright will be at McNeese State in Lake Charles during the fall football season. The Bears' Head...
AUSTIN — Every February for the past 21 years, countless volunteers have offered up their time to help search for and remove abandoned crab traps. Crab traps left in the water can foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines and “ghost fish” which allows traps to unintentionally kill fish trapped inside as well as create unseemly views. To date, more than 40,000 abandoned crab traps have been removed from Texas coastal waters. From Feb. 17 to 26, Texas coastal waters will be c...
The Orange County Sheriff's Alumni is holding a link and drink benefit Friday to help a deputy whose house was destroyed in the recent tornado that crossed the county. The sale will run from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday, February 10, on the parking lot off 123 Sixth Street between the courthouse and the sheriff's office. A lunch of a link in a bun or wrapped in a tortilla, along with chips and a drink will be $8. Each additional link will be $3 each. Advance orders may be made through...
The streets of downtown Orange will be crowded on Saturday, February 11, as kids and adults watch colorful lighted floats and catch shiny beads during the annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade is the end of a variety of festivities that kick off on Thursday evening with a free Together Thursday concert sponsored by Dow and the United Way of Orange County. The performance at the City of Orange Riverside Pavilion off Simmons Drive will feature the Spazmatics, an cover band of...
As 1965 civil rights protests led to the "Bloody Sunday" beatings in Alabama, Orange citizens elected their first Black public official. Elzie Odom was elected to become a trustee in the old Orange Independent School District. He did not serve long because a job promotion took him across the country. He never lost his interest in public service and later became the first Black mayor of Arlington, Texas, where a recreation center is now named in his honor. He wrote a memoir in...
J.B. Arrington turned a routine meeting of Orange County Commissioners Court into a memorable event as the 98-year-old local legend sought support for preserving breast milk. Arrington, who is a World War II veteran, recently closed his J.B.'s Barbecue restaurant after 50 years in business. Before that, he was the longtime agriculture teacher at the old Stark High. Arrington spoke during the citizens comments part at the beginning of the meeting. He began by thanking...
It's deja vu all over again for the Bridge City City Council. Once again, the council is looking for a new city manager. Mayor David Rutledge said Brent Walker resigned from the job after serving only "a year and six days." "He went to a smaller town for bigger money," Rutledge said. "He came in and we provided a good stepping stone." Bridge City was Walker's first city manager job. Previously, he had worked as the assistant city manager and finance director for Dalhart in the...
Corey James Griffith, 34, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Mississippi. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Champlin Tom Rhodes. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Diego, California, on July 29, 1988, he was the son of Timothy Griffith and Sherikay Griffith. Corey was a loving father, son,...
Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his career, he ministered at Church of Christ in Bridge City, Texas. Jerral also worked in the maintenance and electrical departments for the Dayton and Ata...
Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Born in...
The Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears built a comfortable twenty-three point lead in the fourth quarter of their game with the Vidor Pirates. The Bears survived a barrage of late three pointers by the Pirates to win 61-52 on Tuesday, January 31, at the Dr. Pauline Colburn Hargrove Gymnasium. The Bears scored the first three baskets one by Ben Elliott and two by Jayden Benton to take an early 6-0 lead. Vidor's Bryce Loftin hit his first of four threes to cut the LCM lead in...
It was Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Abbott names new border czar This week Governor Abbott named long-time Border Patrol agent Mike Banks to be the new Texas Border Czar. He will report directly...
Orangefield High School's district round of the Stark Reading Contest was held recently. All contestants were very competitive and did an amazing job. In Declamation, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Madeleine Wernig. The first place winner and earning a $2,000 scholarship was Kaitlyn Jenkins. In Interpretive Reading, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Sadie Prouse. The first place winner and earning a $2,000 scholarship...
Orangefield Elementary 3rd graders celebrated the 101st Day of School on Wednesday. Students and teachers alike enjoyed dalmation themed activities and snacks....
Four Orangefield High School Cross Examination debate teams traveled to East Chambers High School and competed in the UIL district meet recently. Congratulations to the following students who placed: Sidney Holderman & Kimber Carpenter - 4th Calvin Kelly & Stone Fregia - 5th Colton Myers & Leroy Bergeron - 6th. Other competitors were Jayde Baggett and Cade Bruce. The OHS Speech & Debate coach is Bridget Trawhon....
Sommer Reynolds, Little Cypress Elementary Assistant Principal, has been named the 2023 Region 5 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). The Region Assistant Principal of the Year award recognizes assistant principals for their commitment to student learning as evidenced by exceptional school leadership. Assistant principals are nominated by their campus principals. Each of the twenty Texas Education Agency...
Conner Davis Drake, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on January 31, 2023, at home with family. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. prior to the service, Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 31, 1996. Conner loved children and was proud to have worked as a substitute teacher for China Elementary in China, Texas. He enjoyed playing video games in his...
The Orangefield High School Winter Bash King and Queen are Leroy Bergeron and Gracie Cross....
Cindy Leah Anglin, 62, of Nederland, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2023, at home. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 24, 1960, she was the daughter of William Edward Roe and Mary Ann (Spencer) Roe. Cindy worked for Moss Insurance for over 36 years, as well as a hairstylist for numerous years. She devoted time to take care of her home and family. Cindy was married 33 years to the love of her life, Peter Anglin. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the beach...
Jimmy Don Stevens, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Jimmy Don was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Orange, the son of Cecile (Ratcliff) Stevens and Billy Stevens. Jimmy Don was a skilled electrician and a master scuba diver. He had a witty sense of humor that was always sure to draw the best laughter at any gathering. He was always willing to lend a hand when family or friends needed him. He was a Fightin’ Texas A...
Larry Dale Moore, 67, of Vidor, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 8, 1955, Larry was the son of Robert and Myrtice (Street) Moore. Larry served his country in the United States Army, and worked as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrtice Moore, Larry is survived by his father, Robert Moore; sister, Mitzi Stevens and husband Mark; brothers, Randy Moore and wife Kelly, Chuck Moore and wife Mary; and nieces and...
Olaf Halten III, 75, of Atlanta, Texas, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Visitation will take place from 1:00pm-2:00pm Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at First Baptist Church Orange with the funeral service directly following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...
Lee Samuel "Sonny" Mills passed away on the 20th day of January, 2023 at the age of 94 years and 11 months. Sonny was born in Center, Texas on February 20, 1928. His family moved to Orange in 1940 where he graduated from Stark High School in 1946. He joined the U.S. Army and served from May 1946 to 1949. Sonny attended Southern Methodist University prior to beginning his employment with Gulf States Utilities, now known as Entergy. He worked 40 years at the Orange and Beaumont...
Dewie Longmire, 86, of Orange, Texas, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on July 16, 19...
