Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Lamar State College Orange and the Stark Foundation are assuring local residents preserve the past while preparing for the future. On Tuesday, under a clear crystal blue sky, the local college had a groundbreaking ceremony outside the old First Baptist Church building on Green Avenue in downtown Orange. "We want to preserve this beautiful building, said LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson. PDG Architects of Houston has designed a modern style interior to serve as the new Student Su...
Three challengers to incumbent Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney said they want to improve relationships between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and other agencies. Mooney said he stands on his work of the past three years, which includes negotiating a new contract with deputies and getting them pay raises. The four appeared in a question and answer forum last week that was sponsored by the Orange County Republican Party. All four are running in the March 4 party primary with no De...
Thieves at historic Evergreen Cemetery in Orange have stolen glass and bronze doors off three mausoleums of people related to the 19th Century timber baron Henry Jacob Lutcher, who died in 1912. Some of the people interred in the Lutcher mausoleum include three people instrumental to the early development of the University of Texas with their names still prominent on the Austin campus. According to the Texas Historical Marker at the cemetery, the first burial there is believed...
Love is in the Air for the Orange Community Players this Friday and Saturday as the group holds a musical review fundraiser at the Orange Train Depot. The group of amateur theater performers and crews continue to raise money to remodel the old Twin Cinema on Bowling Lane into a theater building. The group, which dates back to the 1950s, had to abandon its longtime theater on Division Avenue in downtown because of hurricane floods in recent years. Flood insurance became too...
Amateur radio operators in the region will be gathering Saturday, February 24, at the Orange County Expo Center and the public is invited to attend to learn more about the radio operators who talk with others around the world. And sometimes, out of the world. Mike Manshack of Orange, one of the organizers, said amateur radio operators are able to speak with astronauts in the International Space Station as it passes over them. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...
Lutcher Theater is pleased to announce the much-anticipated arrival of "Little Women: The Broadway Musical" on Thursday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, this cherished story promises an unforgettable, wholesome theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Following the timeless tale of the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy - as they navigate the challenges of love, ambition and sisterhood against the backdrop of the Civil War era,...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is awarded the January Student of the Month for Bridge City High School to Aden Lapeyrolerie. Aden is ranked 17 of 199 with a GPA of 4.6 Pictured: Aden Lapeyrolerie and family, Chloe Tucker, Dr. Amanda James and Elyse Thibodeaux. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that First Baptist Church Bridge City has been named Business of the Month for January 2024. They were presented an award at the February Networking Coffee hosted by Factory Outlet Flooring....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the January Student of the Month for Orangefield is Logan Cheek. Kyle is ranked 2 of 116, with GPA: 4.83....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Billy Jean Hawkins with Walmart has been named January Employee of the Month. Pictured: Rani Dillow, Billy Jean Hawkins, Dawn Almonte, and Lori Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
I have no idea why we as anglers are constantly trying to complicate things, always re-inventing the wheel and adding corners. In our never ending quest to catch more and bigger fish we often stray down the path which we think leads to discovery only to find that out that if we had just read the street signs we’d be in much better shape. Over the years it seems like we have become so detailed and specific that the average fisherman suffers from “paralysis by analysis”. Fishi...
Alvin James VanArsdale, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1951, he was the son of Joseph Alvin VanArsdale and Helen (Slaughter) VanArsdale. Alvin had a deep appreciation for his family and friends. He treasured every moment spent with them and made sure to create lasting memories. Serving in the United States Navy was one of Alvin's proudest achievements. Alvin had a variety of hobbies and interests that brought him...
Don Winkler, 90, of Groves, Texas passed away on February 1, 2024, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, R.C. Winkler; and his sisters, Naomi Hinds, Mary Green, Bernice Whitehead, and Cricket Gwen. He is survived by his son, Howard Winkler and wife, Angel; his daughters, Cindy Norris and partner, S...
Frances Ann Walker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024, at Focused Care of Orange Assisted Living in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
John Erik Sanchez, 40, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 17, 1983, he was the son of Karen and Cirilo Martinez, Sr. Growing up at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, John had a great love of the Lord and enjoyed reading the Bible. He was a friendly and talkative guy who loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. In his free time, he liked to go fishing and walk...
The state playoffs in girls high school basketball began Monday, February 12, with three local teams participating. Both Bridge City and Little Cypress Mauriceville in Class 4A as well as Orangefield in Class 3A earned spots to the post season. The Orangefield Lady Bobcats have advanced to the second round of the state basketball playoffs. Orangefield beat the Woodville Lady Eagles 51-48 in overtime at Kirbyville on Monday. The Lady Bobcats were led by their fantastic...
Phyllis M. Hebert, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Picayune, Mississippi, on September 3, 1960, she was the daughter of Dewie Joseph Meyers and Josephine Elvie...
Oma “Lynn” Richard, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., with Deacon Melvin Payne off...
Cressy Lynn McCauley passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on April 23, 1960, in Orange, Texas to his loving parents Wayne McCauley and Glenda McCauley. Cressy was a man who truly embraced life. He had a passion for the outdoors and found solace in hunting, fishing, and spending time surrounded by nature. His love for the open air was matched only by his joy in working in his garage, where he could tinker and create with his hands. Cressy's favorite...
The local high school boys golf teams traveled to Chambers County last week for the Anahuac Invitational. The Orangefield varsity golf team brought home third place at the second tournament of the season. The Bobcats finished behind only Port Neches-Groves and Hardin-Jefferson in the team competition. Lincoln Parks of Orangefield captured the third place individual medal with a score of 77 or five over par. Joining Parks for Orangefield were Cole Sanches with an 88, Peyton...
A battle for first place in the district standings was fought Friday night, February 9, at Orangefield Gymnasium. The Bobcats captured a tense 60-55 victory over the Kountze Lions. Orangefield with the win moved into a tie for first place in District 22-3A with Kountze. Both teams are 12-1 in district with a game to play, so a seeding game will be played if the Bobcats and Lions both won their final games of the regular season on Tuesday, February 13. The gym at Orangefield...
Karolyn Marie Peet Fruge’, 86, of Orange, Tx passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2024 at her home in Orange, Tx in the presence of her family. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell, as well as remembrances by Drew Peet and Joel Fruge’. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Tx. Karolyn was bor...
Linda Faye Bray, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Focus Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Delcambre, Louisiana, on December 27, 1947, she was the...
Jerry Andra Griggs, 58, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A memorial service will be held at11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12. 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 14, 1965, he was the son of Willard Griggs and Theah Bean (Davidson). Jerry embraced every moment with his trademark sense of humor and an infectious smile that could...
Robert “Bob” Jacob Peterson, 77, walked through the gates of Heaven rejoicing Feb 3, 2024, with his wife and girls by his side. His mind and body were restored as our Heavenly Father welcomed him into His Kingdom. Bob was born and raised in Orange, TX to the late Doug and Jewis (Bass) Peterson on November 29, 1946. After graduating high school, Bob attended college at The University of Texas where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and became an avid lifelong Longhorn fan. He lat...
