Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The West Orange-Cove school district will have a $72 million bond issue on the May 4 election for city councils, school boards, and special districts. However, the only contested races will be for Bridge City mayor and for directors of the Orange County Drainage District. The cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst, and Vidor are able to cancel council elections because of no contested races. In addition, the Bridge City and WO-C school boards, along with the port district,...
The First Presbyterian Church of Orange, Texas will be doing a special series of sermons on the life of Jesus Christ during the season of Lent featuring the six stained glass windows in the church's sanctuary. Pastor Bobby Daniel will gear his sermons at the six Sunday morning services of Lent on the portion of Jesus' life depicted in each one of the six windows. The window series of sermons from Pastor Bobby Daniel will begin on Sunday, February 25 at the First Presbyterian C...
After nearly 50 years, justice was finally served for the family of Orange Police Officer Danny Gray who was killed in the line of duty. Billy Wayne Dowden died in prison on February 1. He has remained in prison after pleading guilty of capital murder charges for the June 28th, 1974 death of Captain Danny Gray, 31, of the Orange Police Department. "No more parole parole board hearings and my mother and sister no longer have to relive the trauma brought by this man," said...
The Boomtown Film and Music Festival Friday and Saturday, February 23-24, in Beaumont may be on the west banks of the Neches River, but it has a strong showing from Orange County. The festival's director Penny LeLeux, a local film maker, is from Orangefield. Special guest Dolores Cantu is a West Orange High graduate and will talk about her 50-year career in Hollywood as an actress and agent. She will also appear at a showing of "Saturday Night Fever" to talk about her role in...
If you've got it, flaunt it. And Dr. Tom Johnson, president of Lamar State College, loves to flaunt the campus and programs the school offers. "The thing that I'm most excited about is our graduation rate," he said. That rate includes students earning a certificate, rather than a two-year degree. "Come in and get a low-cost certificate, then get a job, and then come and get an associate's degree," he said. Besides the percentage of students graduating through programs, he...
The first day of early voting for party primary elections drew 938 people to the polls, with 877 votes in the Republican primary and 61 in the Democratic primary. The only local races for Orange County are in the Republican Party with contested races for sheriff, Precinct 2 Constable, Precinct 4 Constable, and county party chair. Also drawing interest from around the country is the Republican race for Texas House of Representatives District 21. Incumbent Dade Phelan, who has s...
Clay Jackson Dunn was the product of a pioneering background. His father, Allen, had come to Texas from Arkansas in a covered wagon with his mother, Sarah Jane, who apparently was a pretty tough cookie for a 26-year-old. She embarked on a 14-month journey in Texas that held many uncertainties and dangers. Her husband, Dr. Stephen James Dunn, had been killed a few months earlier in the Civil War. Sarah Jane sought a new life for her son and younger sister. Abraham Lincoln was...
The loud noises you have been hearing from your neighbors garage more than likely have been the sounds of fishing tackle emerging from winter hibernation. The combination of warmer weather and better water conditions have many anglers scurrying to knock the dust off their boats and head for the water. Both freshwater and saltwater anglers alike have benefitted lately from the conditions and the bite has improved in both places. If the current forecast holds true it looks like...
Last Saturday, the WOS baseball community came together to celebrate the cherished tradition of the annual alumni game. The event was held at Ronnie Anderson Park, Andre Robertson Field. One of the day's highlights was the induction of Bruce Aven into the prestigious Mustang Baseball Wall of Honor. Aven's contributions to the sport and the WOS community have left a mark, and his induction serves as a testament to his outstanding achievements. Additionally, the Homerun Derby...
Jan Eland, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on February 13, 2024, at home. Although the family appreciates the kindness and sympathy of friends and loved ones, they kindly request privacy during this difficult time. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, please make a donation to The Humane Society at 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705....
Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana,...
The softball program at Orangefield had its most successful season ever last year. The Lady Bobcats won the district championship and advanced to the fourth round of the state playoffs before being eliminated by Grandview which at the time was the top ranked team in Class 3A. Coach Rebekah Ragsdale of the Lady Bobcats hopes to build on that success this season. "It was really good to see that kind of competition, we can use Grandview as a measuring stick for us. To be up...
The West Orange-Stark Lady Mustangs have a new head coach who is a familiar face for their softball program. Ashton Gautreaux takes the position as head coach of the Lady Mustangs after serving the past two years as the assistant softball coach. In her two years at West Orange-Stark Coach Gautreaux has seen improvement in the Lady Mustangs. "I feel for sure we're moving in the right direction. We are doing a bunch of stuff differently than we have been in the past, and I know...
Last year was a great season for Little Cypress Mauriceville in softball. The Lady Bears won thirty games, finished first place in a very difficult district, and made it to the third round of the state playoffs before being eliminated by the always loaded Liberty Lady Panthers. LCM softball coach Dena Adkins assessed last season for her Lady Bears. "I am very proud of them. We finished first in district which is always our goal and the Lady Bears did that very well. We lost...
Boys and girls high school golf teams competed at tournaments last week in Jefferson County. The girls played at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur while the boys competed in Beaumont at the Bayou Din Golf Course. The Larry Paine Memorial Invitational was held on Thursday at Bayou Din. Lincoln Parks of Orangefield played marvelously shooting a 69 to take home the first place medal by three strokes from the second place finisher. In three tournaments this season...
The final regular season basketball games were played by the four local boys teams on Tuesday, February 13. Three of those teams have more basketball to play as they will be going to the post season. West Orange-Stark captured a hard fought game with Bridge City at the West Orange-Cove Event Center. The Mustangs defeated the Cardinals 60-53 despite being outscored in three of the four quarters during the contest. The difference for the Mustangs was the third quarter when they...
Robert Scott Tankersley, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2024, at home. Born in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 1961, he was the son of Henry Tankersley and Mary (Hebert) Tankersley Granger. Robert was a jack of all trades; he was an ironworker, construction worker, and a metal worker. He became the owner of a metal building company which he shared with his wife. Robert was a great father and a loving husband. He always worked hard for his family and made...
Bram G. Reed, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Visitation will begin prior at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on June 24, 1947, she was the daughter of James Gorman and Hazel (Margerum) Gorman. Bram...
Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery – Duncan Woods. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Washi...
Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St....
Last season was another winning one for the Bridge City Cardinals softball team. The record was very good but the Cardinals did make an earlier exit than usual in the post season. The new head coach for Bridge City softball who served as an assistant coach the last two years Kylie Bradley recapped the season. "I was proud of what these girls did because at the end of the day they came out and gave us all they've got. When it came to our playoff run we did fall a little short...
