Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Cowboy Church of Orange County invites the public to walk the path that Jesus walked during the week of His crucifixion and resurrection. experience the market streets of Jerusalem, Jesus' triumphant entry, the upper room, Garden of Gethsemane and Jesus' trial before Pilate. See the cross and the empty tomb. The recreation will come to life through over 100 characters as they guide you on this "Walk with Jesus." The event will be held at the church property on Saturday, March 26, from 2-5 pm. There will also be a petting...
Lamar University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will perform Shakespeare's beautifully tragic tale of love at first sight, “Romeo and Juliet,” April 7 through 10 in the Studio Theatre. Join in the worldwide celebrations commemorating the legacy of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death in April 1616 (#Shakespeare400) with this production headed by guest director Rutherford Cravens. In LU’s New Orleans-based version, Romeo and Juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each ot...
Harlee Shae Miller, infant girl of Tiffany and Paul Miller died Tuesday, March 8, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Harlee is survived by her parents; grandparents, Thomas and Carol Wildes of West Orange and Paul and Lisa Miller of Vidor and sister, Ramey Miller....
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles continues a flash flood watch for the entire forecast area of southeast Texas, southwest, south central, and central Louisiana. Two to three inches of rain is possible in parts of southeast Texas and western and central Louisiana Thursday. By Friday the highest rain totals of one to two inches will be seen in south central Louisiana. A drying trend will commence this weekend. There will continue to be a small threat for isolated tornadoes through Thursday. Strong southeast winds...
Tuesday, March 8, Detectives with the Orange Police Department along with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop along Interstate 10 service road in the area of Adams Bayou and MLK in Orange. Officers observed a black Dodge Charger, bearing Louisiana license plates, fail to maintain a single marked lane. During the traffic stop the driver was identified as Lauren Leigh Courmier, 34, of Vinton. Investigators noticed that the driver was nervous and made m...
Alice Irene Thomason Theriot, 97, passed to eternal life March 9. She was born April 7, 1918 in Brayden, Ok., to Alta Mae Gibson Thomason and Walter James Thomason. Her father died three months before her birth in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918. Alice and her family moved to Fort Smith, Ar., where she lived until the age of nine when she moved to Port Arthur. Alice graduated from Port Arthur High in 1936 where she met and married her husband of 65 years, Rivers Louis Theriot....
Issie Iola Lee, of Orange, passed away Monday, March 7, at Kindred Medical Center in Houston, at the age of 71. Issie was born on June 17, 1944 to Lillian Oriette (Lowe) and Millard Arlington Russell in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, The Bahamas. She lived in Texas for the past 49 years, most recently in Ratcliff, with prior stays in Deweyville, Jasper and Lufkin. She was a member of the Ratcliff Baptist Church. Issie spent her years raising her ever-growing family, which some would say would take an army of moms to raise...
California rock act Night Ranger, featuring drummer Kelly Keagy (pictured), will perform Friday night (March 11, 2016) at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $15-$30 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A band known for its years of relentess touring numerous hit songs is headed back to Southwest Louisiana this weekend. California rock band Night Ranger will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, inside the Grand...
Issie Iola Lee, of Orange, passed away Monday, March 7, at Kindred Medical Center in Houston, at the age of 71. Issie was born on June 17, 1944 to Lillian Oriette (Lowe) and Millard Arlington Russell in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, The Bahamas. She lived in Texas for the past 49 years, most recently in Ratcliff, with prior stays in Deweyville, Jasper and Lufkin. She was a member of the Ratcliff Baptist Church. Issie spent her years raising her ever-growing family; which some...
The National Weather Service is expecting another round of rain and thunderstorms on Friday, before tapering off on Saturday. Due to the heavy rains seen this week above Toledo Bend, The Sabine River Authority has had to open gates at the dam to record levels today. Due to the extreme flow, record-breaking river flooding is expecting along the Sabine River, from Burkeville, to Bon Wier and Deweyville. Major flooding is forecast for the city of Orange from the Sabine River flooding later next week. Moderate to major flooding...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on March 9: Traffic accident, 7300 N. Hwy. 87 Traffic accident, FM 1130 at Bear Path Possession of barbiturate, 16th St. and Park Ave. Traffic accident, S Hwy. 62 at IH-10 Service Rd. Assist other agency, 2310 7th St. Found property, 535 Hydrangea Ave....
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again be hosting a Congressional Art Competition in 2016, which is open to all high school students (Grades 9-12). Participating students must reside within geographical bounds the 36th Congressional District of Texas and all entries must follow the theme “The Great Outdoors of TX-36.” This may include national, state, and municipal parks or wildlife refuges, beaches, marshes, seashores, landscapes, and other scenes from across the 36t...
Florence Welch, age 90 of Vidor, passed away Tuesday, March 8, at her home in Vidor. Florence was born in Seagoville, April 9, 1925 to the late Clara Eugenia Daughdrill and Clarence Wesley King. Florence was a devoted and loving wife to her late husband, Calvin H. Welch for 45 years, before his passing in 1996. Fishing with her husband was a past time Florence enjoyed most. She also enjoyed time when she could crochet. Florence is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cal...
First Assembly of God Church, 201 Roberts Ave. (Turn at Subway off Texas Ave.), Bridge City will have their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26, at 2 pm. There will be over 10,000 candy filled eggs, games, prizes, son cones and a giant inflatable obstacle course and moonwalk, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 735-4810....
