Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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While local races drive much of the March Primary election, the race for party nominations for U.S. President is at a fever pitch as the countdown to Super Tuesday continues. Tuesday is Election Day. It is also known as Super Tuesday as numerous states and territories hold primaries and caucuses on Tuesday, March 1, including Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming, along with American Samoa and Democrats who are overseas....
Early voting concluded on Friday with turnout surpassing the March Primary figures of 2012. A total of .... ballots were submitted by Orange County voters during the 10-day6 early voting period, which concluded at 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26. This surpassed the total of 5,567 ballots during the March 2012 Primary early voting period. "We are definitely doing a lot better this early voing period," said Tina Leverett, Orange County Election Administrator. "There has been a lot of interest in the Presidential candidates, and we...
U.S. Presidential races for both the Republican and Democratic Parties are packing the polls, but local races have led to high early voting figures for 2016. The Orange County Republican ballot is loaded with several races, including the race for Orange County Commissioners of Precinct 1 which has five candidates. Current Commissioner David Dubose is not seeking re-election. Candidates on the ballot include Gary Hinote, Bobby Manshack, Ryan Peabody, Johnny Trahan and Shirley Zimmerman. Incumbent John Banken will be opposed...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Feb. 26-28: Assist other agency, 808 Park Ave. Shoplifting, 519 Lutcher Dr. Traffic accident, 2710 IH-10 Runaway, 201 8th St. Weapons offense, 4 Circle P Traffic accident, 1700 37th St. Traffic accident, 3106 Byley Blvd. Traffic accident, 3108 Edgar Brown Dr. Warrant service, 305 Burton Ave. Warrant service, 2nd St. and W. Turrett Ave. Warrant service, 4750 Meeks Dr. Warrant service, 6th and Sholars Traffic accident, 2900 16th St. Public...
Roy Arthur Allen, 51, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 25. A graveside service and entombment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Fort Lewis, Wa, Nov. 30, 1964, he was the son of Robert Arthur Burgess Allen and Dagmar L. (Moritz) Allen. Roy enjoyed raising his purebred German Shepherds and collecting mint coins. He loved to cook and he loved to laugh and joke with friends and family. He was a great father, brother...
The next day after I had prepared a good size meal for my sister-in-law, Ava and me, I had some leftover broccoli. I decided to use it to prepare this broccoli cheese soup. Since I was not following a recipe but just making it up as I went, I cannot be certain about the measurements, especially the cheeses (a great opportunity to use up partial contents of leftover cheeses). You will need to use your judgement. After all, it is not a scientific formula…that is what is so good...
Orangefield Tennis team participated in the Orange County Varsity tournament last Friday. Advancing to the quarterfinals this week was Aaron Sprayberry in Boys “B” Singles as well as Mixed Doubles team Taylor Decker and Jeremy Broussard and Boys “A” Doubles, Slade Granger and Dakota Harrison. Orangefield had several advance to the semifinals. Adam WInfree lost out in this round to Silsbee in the Boys “B” singles. In the Boys “B” Doubles, Ty Hawkins and Griffin Patterson lost to Bridge City, while the team of Abby Green and...
The next meeting of the board of directors and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held Thursday, March 17, at 5 PM (for refreshments) and 5:30 PM for the meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Rd., Orange. All are encouraged to attend to learn the latest about the start of the construction on the depot, and to vote on new board members. For other information, contact [email protected]....
Upcoming events at Texas Longhorn Club, 2378 LA-109, Vinton, LA. March: 4 – D.J. Kaye 5 - UFC 196 Live on PPV & Double Play DJ 11 – Double Play DJ 12 – Jonathan Mitchell Band & Double Play DJ 18 – DJ Billy Carter 19 – Wes Nickson & D.J Kaye 23 – The Cadillac Three w/ Jerrett Zoch & The OSR Band 25 – Double Play DJ 26 – Double Play DJ April: 16 - Shane Smith & The Saints 23 – Cody Johnson w/ Cameran Nelson Lucky Longhorn Casino – Acoustic Acts March: 5 – Wayne Dylan 12 – Coy Planchard 19 – John Cessac 26 – Reed Planchar...
Pictured are Emma Davidson and Thomas Abshire St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Emma Davidson and Thomas Abshire as the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a cer...
Although there are no constitutional amendments on either of the Primary ballots, the Democratic and Republican Parties are asking voters for a little input on what direction is should take on future platforms. The Orange County Democratic Party has six referendums on its Primary ballot and each asks voters to either vote "for" or "against" to help provide input to the party so it can decide what platforms or ideas the Democratic Party should represent. Referenda item 1 focuses on economic security and prosperity and wants...
Edward Allen Broussard, 78, of Orange, passed away Feb. 28, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Acadia Parish, La., March 3, 1937, he was the son of Joseph Roy...
Susan Frieberg and first grade teacher Melinda King pose with students who collected items and donated the items to the Rainbow Room. The students collected the items in celebration for the 100th day of school. St. Mary Catholic School classes participated in celebrating the 100th day of school. Each class chose an organization to donate items to. The goal for each class was to collect 100 of the chosen items. First grade chose to donate baby items to the Rainbow Room. The...
The West Orange-Stark JV baseball game vs. Little Cypress-Mauriceville has been changed to Monday, March 7, beginning at 5:00 pm....
Kaz's Korner Joe Kazmar - For The Record After thinking about it a lot, I admit I’ve been very critical about Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien’s inability to spot a competent, qualified quarterback to lead his team. But the more I think about it, the more I’m convinced the lunkhead is not O’Brien, but rather General Manager Rick Smith. All O’Brien can do in each NFL game is play those on the 53-man roster which is formulated by General Manager Rick Smith. Last Friday...
