Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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JUST DO IT-NOW IS THE TIME Well, it has come down to election time. I fear it will be a very low turnout. Seventy-five percent of the registered voters won't take the time to vote. In Orange County we just have two contested races but they are two important races. Pct. 2 will elect a county commissioner to replace Commissioner Theresa Beauchamp, it's important to elect a qualified candidate who can work with the present court. Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton is the...
How Lamar State College-Orange came about is a somewhat interesting story about community involvement and politics. The story really began with Port Arthur College. Port Arthur College was established in the early 1900s by John "Bet-a-Million" Gates. There were not enough radio operators which were required to be on ships. And at the time were there enough stenographers, or people with office skills available for growing Port Arthur. Gates endowed the school to teach radio...
The LCM High School fishing team duo of Jacob Longlois and Tanner Stewart put a stranglehold on Toledo Bend this past weekend as they doubled up for victories on both Saturday and Sunday. The unusual circumstances where tournaments were held on back to back days was a result of rescheduled event from January being fished after the regularly scheduled event on Saturday. Longlois and Stewart posted a winning weight of 20.99 pounds on Saturday for their first win of the weekend....
The Orangefield Boys Varsity golf team competed this past weekend, at the regional preview, being held at Sam Houston State's, Bearkat Golf Course. This was a 2 day tournament where the Bobcats would take home 2nd place ,with a team total of 712. Day one, the Bobcats would shoot a team PB for the course, with a total of 368. On day two the Bobcats would improve ,once again shooting another PB for the course, posting a team total of 344. Both the Parks brothers were involved...
A crowd of around 150 invited guests were on hand Saturday afternoon at West Orange-Stark High School for the dedication of the school's brand-new Strength and Conditioning Center. The modern complex, which would make most college athletic directors and head coaches green with envy, was named in honor of retired head coach Cornel Thompson, who not only coached football at the school for nearly 50 years, but also attended the school when it was known as the West Orange High...
Kenneth Ray Britnell, 60, of Orange, was welcomed into Heaven’s gates on February 19, 2022, at home surrounded by all those he loved most. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 7, 1961, he was the son of Claude Dean Britnell and Patricia Ann (Linder) Hudson. Kenny loved spending time on the water fishing, duck hunting and watching game shows. He loved relaxing to a good book and making everyone laugh with his terrible dancing skills. Kenny had a true heart of gold and was a t...
What is it like for two young Americans to move to Europe in the 70's? The public is invited to learn the answer on Sunday, March 20, 2:00-4:00 pm, at the Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Avenue, when author Carrie Joiner Woliver will be signing her new book, "Vive la Brussels! – Living the European Way." Event is being sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Depot and the Orange Community Players. Fee of $10 will include a signed copy of the book, proceeds of which will be donat...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Brandi McElroy, Employee of Best Day Spa, has been named February Employee of the Month. The Board has chosen Brandi McElroy as Employee of the Month because Brandi McElroy is an exceptional employee. She goes over and beyond to make our clients happy and meets their expectations. Brandi shows great leadership skills with her hard work and compassion for others. There have been several occasions that our clients have...
