Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Planning and design work is moving along steadily for the Orange County end of the federal Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Orange County and the Orange County Drainage District will host three public outreach meetings in late April to show their work. The first meeting is set for Saturday, April 23 at the Bridge City Community Center. Additional meetings will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Ora...
Lauren Leigh's work is all over town and now it's not only decorating downtown Orange but looming over it. Paul Dickerson, owner of the Orange Stationer, held a ribbon-cutting last Friday, March 4, for Leigh's latest and definitely largest work, a 20-foot high mural on the 6th Street side of his store at Division and 6th. "This is an awesome, awesome mural," Chris Kovatch of the Orange Lions Club said to a gathering of about 50 people. It looks to the west upon the Orange...
Nelson Plaisance trailered the 23-foot eyesore from his yard in the Cove to the Collection Station at the Orange County Landfill Saturday afternoon. It was time to let 'er go and the Vessel Turn In Program being run by the Texas General Land Office at the FM 1442 location was the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to the boat that wouldn't even run to his mailbox for 15 years or more. "A friend of mine must have seen it in the paper and I found out from his post on Facebook....
A warehouse store in Beaumont this week will have an estate sale featuring hundreds of items from an mysterious Orange mansion and roots back to the wealthy Lutcher family. BAW Estate Sales, 1096 Calder, will be selling items from the Odom estate in Orange. The sale will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Barbara Wilson owns BAW and said proceeds will go to the charitable Moore-Odom Wildlife Foundation. The items come from the estate of Rucie Earl (R.E.) Odom, who died...
In all honesty this has to be one of my absolute most favorite times of the year, that transition from winter into spring when the weather starts to cooperate and the fishing gets a jump start. March is a true "transition" month as we begin to see some new patterns emerge and become more consistent. As long as we don't get too many of those blustery spring winds the outlook for everything from the gulf to the Sabine river will be on the good side. The folks who have been dying...
Plant choice is one of many important steps in creating a new garden design or outdoor living area transformation. Choosing the right plants for your garden space depends on a several different factors, such as knowing the exact amount of space to fill with plants and understanding your garden's characteristics. Determining the soil type and deciding on the look you want to create. Naturally, there are numerous exciting elements to consider while determining your planting...
How often do you hear someone say, "Nobody tells me what to do!"? After watching the recent election results, it seems that over 80% of Texans, including those in Orange County, are willing to let someone else tell them what to do. Most folks, if asked, would claim to be good, loyal Americans as well as good citizens. Unfortunately, their conduct, or lack thereof, at election time belies their claim. How could you be a good citizen if apparently you do not care about...
North Early Learning Center had a wonderful surprise from members of the DOW Global African Affinity Network. Courtney White and Derrion Polk read books to our kids. They graciously donated books to North in January....
February and early March is the time for high school baseball tournaments. The four local high school baseball teams have been busy the last two weeks playing in various tournaments. The annual Certa-Bearden West Orange-Stark Classic was held March 3 through March 5 at Ronnie Anderson Park. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs hosted the tournament joined by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears, the Buna Cougars, the Jasper Bulldogs, and the Beaumont United Timberwolves. The Mustan...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Orangefield is Tyler Shearin. Tyler is ranked 48 of 143 with a GPA of 3.78. Pictured from Left to Right: Rea Wrinkle, Britni Briggs, Lee Shearin, Monica Shearin, Tyler Shearin, Christy Khoury, Shawn McAlpin. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Tropical Storm Harvey inundated Orange County in August of 2017. In the five years since then the City of Pinehurst has been working to repair the damage from the record flooding and prepare its community for the next possible disaster. A big step towards recovery from Harvey for Pinehurst was the approval of a $6.8 million grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to repair infrastructure damaged by the flooding from the storm. The mitigation grant was approved in...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville Head Football Coach Eric Peevey was named the Bum Phillips Coach of the Year at a ceremony at the Museum of the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, March 1. Wade Phillips, son of the former NFL coach Bum Phillips, was in attendance to present the ring to Peevey. The first year head coach for the Bears was very surprised for being named the recipient of the local coaching award. Peevey said, "It was an unbelievable honor. Like I said when I accepted the award, Co...
J.B. Prouse, 86, of Groves, passed away on March 1, 2022, in Groves. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be friend and Lay Servant of Wesley United Methodist Church Sandra Dickey. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Born in Pilot Point, Texas, on July 26, 1935, he was the son of James Burnhard Prouse, Sr. and...
Gary Donald Rhoades, 64, of Orange, passed away on February 25, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Granger. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in San Diego, California, on September 14, 1957, he was the son of Geneva (Salley) Cowell. Gary worked all of his life in the shipbuilding industry as a fitter/welder....
ST. Mary Catholic Church is pleased to invite the Public and Parishioners to our Celebration of the Saint Joseph Altar, honoring the Feast Day of St. Joseph. This year’s Altar and Prayers are being dedicated to and for Peace in Ukraine. It will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall located at 912 Cherry Avenue, Orange, TX The Altar will be open for viewing as early as 8:00 a.m. Sunday. The Prayer and Blessing of the Altar will begin at 10:30 a.m. given by Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, P...
Michael Edward Hutson, 59, of Orange, passed away on March 6, 2022, in Deweyville. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church at 2402 Western Ave., West Orange, Texas 77630. Officiating will be Brother David Millner. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Born in Creole, Louisiana, on May 15, 1962, he was the son of Reverend Billy Edward...
Randall Wayne Posey, 45, of Orange, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Nacogdoches. A visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m., with a service to be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Randall was born in Orange, Texas, on June 8, 1976. The things he treasured most were his family gatherings, cooking, camping, fishing, and sports. Randall was a pipefitter by craft in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his brother, Billy...
Amy Lee Pelaez-Allen, 34, of Orange, passed away on February 27, 2022 in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 14, 1988, she was the daughter of Randy Pelaez and Mary Beth (Verrett) Pelaez. Amy...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the February and March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen. Asia is ranked 3 of 193 with a GPA of 4.76. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55...
Ryland King Nobles, two months old, of Orange, was welcomed into Jesus’ loving arms, February 25, 2022. A graveside service for immediate family will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange with burial to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Ryland was the beloved son of David Paul Moses Nobles, Sr. and Kaitlyn Cierra (Winn) Nobles, born on November 29th, 2...
Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the February and March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen. Asia is ranked 3 of 193 with a GPA of 4.76. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55 Pictured from Left to Right: Stephanie Roberts, Lisa Huckaby, Asia Erwin, Brandie Erwin, Tim Wooley Pictured from Left to Right: Kaylee DeRouen, Dave Derosier, Ashton DeRouen, Lisa Huckaby, Tim Wooley, Bryan and Jennifer DeRouen Photo courtesy of...
Chester Lee Istre, 66, of Orange, passed away on February 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on October 26, 1955, he was the son of Dallas Istre and Theresa (LaCombe) Whitfield. Chester made a career of being a professional truck driver. He drove 18 wheelers all over the country and dump trucks locally, to provide for his family. Memorable moments for all were him taking his loved ones with him to spend quality time in the truck over the road. When he wasn’t working, he spent his time passionately beside h...
Orange County Transportation will be conducting mandatory training March 15-17 and will be closed the 15th and the 17th with a limited ride schedule on the 16th. If you have any questions you can call 745-9366....
In loving memory of my wife Beverly Starr passed on 3/5/22 at Kaplan's hospice. Wife, sister, always concerned about family, and friends. By far the most wonderful person that I was lucky enough to know. Until we are reunited, Godspeed to paradise...
Beginning Monday, March 7, 2022, road construction will begin on Western Avenue between Irving Street and Albany Street. Alternating lane closures and uneven travel lanes can be expected. Expect delays. Please avoid area if possible....
