Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Robert Bob Rolf Shinn, 80 of Dallas, formerly of Orange, passed away at the Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Friday, March 1. Bob attended the Arabi High School in New Orleans, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Business in 1955, and was a member of the Sigma Chi Epsilon Fraternity. He also served in the United States Army. Bob began his business career in New Orleans where he was an underwriter for Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. He worked with his father in the hotel industry and later...
Community Christian School’s math whizzes went to the second round of the 2013 Math Olympics in Houston. The winners were: Aron Akhtar with third place, Lauren Williams with third, Rachel Rose took second, Blake Johnston fourth place, Julianna Sylestine fifth place, Brice Sylestine fourth place, Rahul Pate second place, Cade Daigle third place, Devon Mires third place. They took eighteen students to the second round....
Jimmy Simmons Boulevard officially became part of the Lamar University landscape Friday, March 1, with the unveiling of street signs, and a tribute to Simmons and his wife, Susan, in the historic McDonald Gym. The Pep Band and national-champion Cheerleading Team added Cardinal spirit to the occasion, while two rows of Simmons children and grandchildren, including three new grandchildren in strollers, brought proud introductions from the stage. Lamar joined the city of...
SPRING NOT ONLY FOR THE BIRDS Grandma used to say, “”Have the Robins come yet? Spring will come when the Robins come.” I always thought it was the other way around. The Robins would come when spring got here. Well, maybe she was right. For several years I’ve seen very few Robins, maybe a single one in an open field but over the last two weeks they have arrived in large groups. The old birds eat off the ground, they don’t eat out of the feeders, the many young Robins sit in the trees. The weather has been so up and down that...
One point five million dollars; that is the amount of money first expected to come into Orange County because of the Bassmaster Elite Series Sabine River Challenge March 14-17. Bobby Fillyaw, director of the Orange County Economic Development Corp. said the $1.5 million was the amount indicated by an economic impact study that was done in anticipation of the event. Fillyaw admits that number is very conservative, because some things have come to light that weren’t even considered when doing the original economic study. ...
It’s no secret that the 2013 Houston Astros will have the lowest payroll in the entire major leagues at around $25 million. But what is amazing is that the ticket prices to watch this low-dollar talent will raise many an eyebrow. According to an article that appeared in the Houston Chronicle last weekend, curiosity-seekers who want to be the lucky fans to watch the team play in their first American League game in the franchise’s long history, will have to dig deep into their wallets to make it happen. Apparently Astros Presid...
Karen Collier announced today that she has opened a second Edward Jones office in Bridge City at 675 W. Roundbunch Rd. Collier has been working with Financial Advisor Tim Latiolais to serve investors throughout the Bridge City area. “I have really enjoyed working with Tim these past several months,” said Collier. “I’ve had all the advantages of working with an experienced investment professional while getting to know local investors. This has been a tremendous opportunity to increase my investment knowledge and hone my cust...
Chambers of Commerce across Southeast Texas have worked months to coordinate the trip most business leaders look forward to every two years, Golden Triangle Days in Austin. Golden Triangle Days in Austin is a three day long event of area delegates who gather at the capitol to build relationships between Southeast Texas’ businesses as well as state officials, agency directors and their staff members. Meetings with state agency department heads and other officials provide a f...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between March 4, and the morning of March 5: Assist motorist, 1708 IH-10 Traffic accident, 2700 block S. Hwy. 87/Airport Public intoxication, 7112 IH-10/Denny’s Warrant service, 205 Border Traffic accident, 3700 block 16th St. Assist public, 811 Strickland Assault, 6765 FM 1130/Little Cypress Jr. High Warrant service, 2319 Riverside Possession of barbiturate, New Jersey and Missouri...
The College Success Division at Lamar State College – Orange host trainings for area school districts each semester. Teachers at West Orange-Stark Elementary and Middle Schools are receiving Gifted and Talented Certification through the four session Gifted and Talented Institute. Teachers are active in learning strategies, developing activities for differentiation and in project and problem based instruction for gifted and talented and high achieving students at their campuses...
The Bridge City High School Student Council attended the TASC D17 Spring Convention held Wednesday, Feb. 20. Students met with other student leaders across the region and were trained and inspired to be better leaders. BCHS will be recognized at the State Convention in April as a Sweepstakes School-completing projects in Energy and Environment, DASH, Community Service, Pride and Patriotism, and completing forms as an Outstanding Student Council. Scholarships were awarded to...
BCI, BCHS to host annual Open House Bridge City Intermediate will be holding its annual Open House from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7. All classrooms will be open and feature student work on display for families to view. Our Title I teachers will have information available to students on how to help your child in math and reading. We look forward to seeing all of you. Bridge City High School will hold the Annual Fine Arts Exhibition and Open House on Thursday, April 11. American Legion to host lunch fundraiser The...
Hopefully, the wind will be a little more forgiving by the time next weekend rolls around. On consecutive days this week I met clients at the launch only to reschedule rather than deal with the wind. It was an easier decision the first day as there wasn’t even enough water to launch the boat. At least two local anglers that gave it a try this weekend spent some extra money due to high winds. Brad Deslatte was taking a pounding while running the ICW between Stewt’s and Sidney I...
Stan Floyd, of American Airboats and Airboat Rides Inc. has a passion for making area waterways a better place to be for not only his business and the community, but for wildlife as well. During many of his tours, he has listened to tourists and passengers who come to view the natural beauty the area has to offer. But, through this he has heard people talk about the amount of garbage along the waterways and has become increasingly aware the waterways have become excessively...
More than 50,000 Southeast Texans have taken part in Entergy Texas, Inc.’s energy efficiency programs over the last 11 years. And now, for the second year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the company with a 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by delivering energy efficiency information and services to its customers. The company’s accomplishments will be rec...
Region 5 school superintendents recently met with Susan Kelner, of Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment, and decided the presentation is something all parents and people in the community needed to hear. The program is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 7 at 350 Pine Street, in Beaumont, which is known as the Entergy building. Area superintendents hope everyone will attend the presentation. “It would certainly be advantageous to any parent, educator, or community m...
