Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orange County Elections Administration has returned about 100 mail-in ballots to would-be voters in the past week because of missing or mismatched identification numbers. The good news, according to Cheryl Bradley, Assistant Elections Administrator, is there's plenty of time to make the correction and have your vote counted in the March 1 election. The problems could be as simple as voters not knowing that an ID number is required on the ballot return envelope. "What I'm...
As early voting wraps up for the March 1 primary for November's midterm elections, the final lineup for the May 7 city and school boards are set. Lanie Brown, a familiar name in Orange County politics as Regional Director of Community Relations for U.S. Congressman Brian Babin, is running for one of three at-large spots on the West Orange City Council. Kenneth Prosperie and his wife Peggy Prosperie, a couple of civic activists, are on a ballot apiece in Bridge City. Kenneth is...
So what's different about the Bridge City school bond issue coming up on the May 7 election? Twice in the past eight years, BCISD taxpayers shot down bond issues, voting no by more than a 2-1 margin. One difference, said Dr. Mike Kelly, the district's first-year superintendent, is that the tax hit will be less. "The 2019 proposed bond was going to raise taxes 27 cents. The 2022 bond proposed bond, if both propositions pass, will raise taxes 21 cents. So we're actually asking...
People in the Big Apple aren't forgetting the importance of little Orange in their history. The iconic Staten Island Ferry John F. Kennedy was built in Orange at Levingston Shipbuilding and has been bought by investors, including two famous comedians, to become a New York City entertainment venue. In January, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live, made international headlines when they bought the John F. Kennedy at auction. Jost is married actress Scarlett...
The Duke and Duchess of Urban Cowboy (Pam and Rusty Honeycutt) dance to the sounds of Jackie Caillier and the Cajun Cousins- (l to r) Benny Mueller, Jack Caillier, Ivy Dugas. Hidden from view: Jude Moreau....
My name is Shawn Hare and I'm running for Commissioner to build success and opportunities for our community. As a fifth-generation Orange County resident, local businessman and cattle rancher, I have deep roots in our community. I understand Orange County's economy and our unique needs. I am honored to be endorsed by the Sabine Area Central Labor Council, Texas AFL-CIO. As county commissioner for precinct 2, I will ensure that the Orange County Commissioner's Court addresses...
First and foremost, my family and I want to thank everyone for all your support and kind words we have received over the past few weeks. In order to be an effective Justice of the Peace one needs good character, integrity, compassion and be qualified for the position. One also needs to have respect for the office and respect for others. I feel that I have all of these attributes and so much more. Making decisions that have an impact on someone's life is not an easy task, but i...
Orangefield will be dropping in classifications next season, but this year the Bobcats hope to remain in the lofty perch they achieved last season in baseball. The Orangefield Bobcats were the district baseball champions in 2021. A 10-2 record earned the Bobcats first place in their very competitive district. Orangefield was playing its best ball of the season as the district games wrapped up and advanced four rounds into the post season before being eliminated by Rusk in a...
The West Orange-Stark Mustangs hope to be competitive this season in baseball. The Mustangs will be very young though with not a lot of experience coming back from last year's team. Last season West Orange-Stark had five really good seniors to help lead the Mustangs. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing year for the Mustangs as they did not make the post season. Coach Sergio Espinal will guide the Mustangs again through this season. He has a very young team with no seniors...
The Bridge City Cardinals should rebound from a frustrating season a year ago. The Cardinals will look to regain their perch atop the district standings that they have achieved 26 times in the school's great history of baseball. A third place finish in the district last year can be traced to Bridge City losing five league games in extra innings. Those close losses were tough mentally for the Cardinals, but they learned from it, grew from it, and they still battled to make the...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville has had a history of consistency of playing well in baseball over the last several decades. The Bears are confident that tradition will continue again in the new high school baseball season. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears hope to improve this season on their performance of last year. The Bears finished fourth in the district and made the post season before being eliminated in the bi-district round of the playoffs. "The outcome wasn't...
William Glenn Oliver, 80, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Bobby Daniels. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on January 16, 1942, Glenn was the son of Richard and Mary Oliver. He graduated from Lufkin High School in 1960, before going...
David Brent Cantor, 65, of Vidor, passed away on February 19, 2022, in Vidor. Born in Ventura, California, on January 8, 1957, he was the son of Ernest Huntley Cantor and Phyllis (Myers) Cantor. David was an incredibly hard worker, always devoted to his work. He worked offshore for a number of years. David loved to ride motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons. He was a man of many talents, including but not limited to, gardening, baking, and cooking, his favorite dishes...
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edward John Palermo, Jr, “Junebug”, 71 of Orange, Texas who was called home to be with our Lord, after a sudden illness. Eddie was born on December 29, 1950 to Edward Palermo, Sr. and Wilma Jean Herring of Port Arthur, Texas. His father preceded him in death. He was raised in Port Arthur and was a 1969 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. He went on to study Computer Science at Lamar State College. As a young man he hir...
Billy Geaslin, 74, passed away on February 10, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. Bill was born in Polk County, Texas. He is proceeded in death by his parents, John Patrick and Dorothy Gertrude Geaslin of Texas and his sister, Patricia Meredith of Kentucky. Bill is survived by his loving wife and sweetheart, Linda, his sister, Carol Cudd of Georgia and a blended family of children and grandchildren....
Clint Ballard, 38, of Groves, passed away on February 17, 2022, at Baptist Hospital of Beaumont. Born in Groves, Texas, on August 11, 1983, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne Ballard and Nancy Elaine (Hebert) Ballard. Clint was an amazing father and wonderful brother. He was very close to his family and very protective of anyone that he loved. His life was too short, but he lived it to the fullest. His favorite times were spent with his two children by the fire, riding bikes,...
Evelyn Morris, of Deweyville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Fortenberry and Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Evelyn was born to Charlie and Dorothy (Weinbrenner) Croker on November...
Chris Joyner died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 14. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. He was the oldest son of Henry and Chrissie Joyner of Beaumont. Chris had one child, his daughter Samantha Sloane Joyner Odom of Bridge City, and her husband, Dustin Odom plus bonus granddaughter Emma Odom, granddaughters Paisley Payne and Callie Odom, and grandson Carter Odom. They...
Larry Fowler, 75, of Buna, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Februry 23, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Ford Chapel Cemetery in Newton County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jasper, Texas, on August 22, 1946, he was the son of Bronson Fowler and Alma Jordan Fowler. Larry proudly...
Heritage House Museum of Orange County is now helping the investors of the John F. Kennedy Staten Island Ferry research the history of the famous ferry to help in its restoration. Last month, a group including SNL stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost bought the ferry at auction with plans to remodel it into an entertainment venue. The ferry was built in 1965 at Levingston Shipbuilding along the Sabine River in downtown Orange. Adam Conrad, president of the Heritage House board o...
Legendary rock band Kansas delivered an astonishing two-hour, 20 minute set of hits, gems and new material during its performance on Wednesday night (Feb. 16, 2022) at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. The group performed new songs "Memories Down the Line" and "Throwing Mountains," from its 2020 release "The Absence of Presence," plus songs such as "Hold On," "Refugee," "Lonely Wind," "Song for America," and "Miracles Out of Nowhere," as well as the "Point of Know Return"...
