Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orangefield boys golf team finished in third place at the Nederland Invitational held at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course on Tuesday, February 28. The Bobcats had a team total of 334 strokes. The Bobcats were led by Lincoln Parks who took the second place medal after a sudden death playoff. Other members of the Orangefield golf team were Reese Johnson, Alex Montz, Ethan Gunter, and Xander Parks. Bridge City played two teams in the Nederland tournament. Brayton Tegre, Tyler...
Orange County Judge John Gothia said he's lived in the county 55 years and the new ChevronPhillips Golden Triangle Polymers plant is the biggest thing he's seen here in all those years. Gothia was among the international speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon for the $8.5 billion plant. And as if that kind of investment in the community was not enough, ChevronPhillips announced a $1.325 million donation to Lamar State College Orange for a new process...
ORANGE, TX – Golden Triangle Polymers Company presented a check to Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) in the amount of $1.3 million at a ceremonial groundbreaking event today in Orange, Texas. The donation will facilitate the purchase of a Polaris Hands-on-Training 3 Glycol Distillation Trainer, from which LSCO Industrial Systems students can train. The unit will be 24 feet long, 35 feet high, and 11 feet wide. The training unit includes differential pressure transmitters, t...
Orange County students showed up and showed out Saturday at the District 19 – 4A UIL One Act Play competition held at Lamar University. Seven schools competed, four of which were from Orange County: Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Vidor and West Orange-Stark. Little Cypress-Mauriceville and Vidor will be advancing to bi-district, along with Jasper. All the students should feel proud of their performances whether they advanced or not. Many of the performances were p...
Orange County Commissioners Court voted to support the cities of Orange and West Orange in getting special state legislation approved so the cities can enforce heavy commercial truck laws as they prepare for the giant $8.5 billion construction project at the ChevronPhillips chemical plant. Also, commissioners agreed to add Alfanzo Circle off Tulane Road to be maintained by the county. The move came after residents complained the potholes were so big that school buses were...
Officials with the Bridge City school district on Monday had a groundbreaking ceremony for the high school's new 40,654-square-foot Career and Technical Education (CTE) center. The project is part of the bond issue voters approved last year. Superintendent Dr. Mike Kelly said the expansion will help the district and the influx of students coming in as construction ramps up for the new Entergy plant and the ChevronPhillips chemical plant. He said the district has added 45...
Melissa “Mickey” Sue Trinkle, 66, of Vidor, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. Born in Lone Star, Texas, on March 16, 1956, Mickey was the daughter of Earl Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sanford) Kennon. Mickey enjoyed her time as a Vidor High Brigadette, and after graduating, she pursued teaching. After spending two years at Lumberton ISD, she went on to teach at Vidor ISD for 16 years, spreading her love of education by working at the elementary, middle, junior high, and high...
Ellis “Buddy” Oscar Stevens III passed away on February 16, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, and raised in West Orange, Texas. Upon graduation from West Orange High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard – Airborne. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents E.O. and Matalea Stevens, wife Jo Bond Stevens, grandson Cody Alan Stevens and steps...
The Little Cypress Mauriceville softball and baseball teams are getting ready for their district games and are preparing to work at making the post season playoffs. Assisting both the Lady Bears and the Bear ball players in their preparations is a new practice facility at Little Cypress Mauriceville High School. Local businessman and longtime Little Cypress Mauriceville supporter Mike Poutra was recognized along with his wife Gwen for their leadership with the LCM school...
The 19-4A All-District Basketball Teams have been released by the district coaches. Several local players from Orange County were honored by being selected to the teams. Ben Elliott of the Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears was named the Offensive MVP for the district. Elliott a senior became the all-time leading scorer this season in the history of LCM. Elliott's teammates Alantheon Winn and Da'Marion Morris were both named to the First Team All-District. Newcomer of the Year...
Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Liberty, Texas, on December 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Jack Clow and Geneva (Phillips) Clow. Jackie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. In her free time, Jackie loved to cross stitch and garden. S he was a Baptist and loved her lord. Jackie will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She is preceded in...
Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City in the foyer of the church. A Rosary Service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Sherburne, Louisiana, on February 3, 1926,...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and was a proud co-owner of Victory Hearing Center in Orange. She enjoyed conspiracy theories and was considered a “cat lady” because she lov...
Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Walter “Pud” Burris and Annie Faye Davis. Bonnie was the first ever fem...
Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre “Zook”, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2023 at Focused Care in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held starting at 1:00 pm at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hil...
Lucy Broussard Loeve passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, in West Orange, Texas, she was 105. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was born in Maurice, Louisiana, on December 7, 1917, to Camille and Agnes (Thibodeaux) Broussard. Lucy was very...
The Bridge City Lady Powerlifters competed in the regional championship over the first weekend in March. Two of the ladies Avery Weidner and Hallie Bearden from Bridge City qualified for the state meet on March 24-25 in Abilene. Both Weidner and Bearden set regional records in their respective weight classes. Weidner in the 97-pound weight class benched a record 135 pounds. Bearden benched a record 810 pounds in the 114-pound weight class. Weidner lifted a total of 605 pounds...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats finished in third place during the Cleveland Rotary Tournament the first weekend in March. Orangefield finished the tournament with three wins, one loss, and two ties. On Thursday the Lady Bobcats defeated Tarkington and Humble. Orangefield tied Cleveland and Shepherd on Friday. The Lady Bobcats played Caney Creek on Saturday with a chance to advance to the championship game but lost 4-2. Later that day Orangefield won 4-1 over Cleveland to...
The Certa-Bearden Classic was held the first weekend in March. The annual baseball tournament featured seven high school teams playing four games each during the three days on the newly named Andre Robertson Field at Ronnie Anderson Park on the West Orange Stark High School campus. Three of the teams competing in the tournament were from Orange County. The Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears, the Orangefield Bobcats, and hosting the tournament the West Orange Stark Mustangs all...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and was a proud co-owner of Victory Hearing Center in Orange. She enjoyed conspiracy theories and was considered a “cat lady” because she lov...
Norman Ray Huff, 84, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Looney of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1938, he was the son of Luther Lee Huff and Nora (Smith) Huff. Norman dedicated his life to the Lord and was a member of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church....
Donnie Alon Mires, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City...
Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), age 60, of Orange, TX, passed away on February 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Friday, March 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6108 Hazelwood Dr., Orange, TX. Visitation will follow. Donny was born in Norfolk, VA, to Don and Barbara Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nita, and children: Andrew Stewart, Katy Peveto (spouse Blake), Eric Stewart (spouse Elizabeth), Will Stewart (spouse...
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 3023, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Born in Barataria, Louisiana, on March 3, 1933, he was the...
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jim Blackwell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Pineland, Texas, on December 8, 1948, he was the son of William “Willie” Fra...
