Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Lutcher Theater will bring its 2011-12 season to a close with “soul” as The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers takes the stage on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. In the spirit of Jake and Elwood, and the “soul” they inspire, the Lutcher embarks upon a “mission,” sponsoring a mobile giving campaign to supply “sole” to those in need of shoes. Before the show begins, Lutcher Theater Managing Director, Jim Clark will invite patrons to “Be a Sole Man” (or woman) by donating $5 to Sole4Souls, a non-profit organi...
THANKS FOR TUNING IN Well, the clock has sprung forward and I’ve been screwed up every since. Besides being away, I haven’t been too perky but will do my best to bring you another entertaining, informative column. I always welcome any tidbits you might have. Just let us know. Thanks to the mosquito control the skeeters are not as bad. I dread when our little homegrown skeeters hatch out, those little suckers hurt. Fair weather is predicted for the next few days and it’s spring break time. That always worries me; it looks...
New equipment has changed the game of baseball at the collegiate level. Now it’s high school baseball’s turn. It’s now mandatory for high school teams to use aluminum/composite bats as college teams do. In fact, Steve Griffith, head baseball coach at Little Cypress-Mauriceville said a coach can be ejected from the game if a player is using an illegal bat. He said officials made the change for safety issues and to protect against come-backers at the pitchers who are only 60-feet and six inches away from home plate. “The...
The economic recession and its remaining aftershocks throughout American society have had a major impact on American families and youths across the country according to the new report, “Growing Up in a Downturn,” released by The Salvation Army today. The report, based on a 2011 fourth quarter survey, found that 81 percent of Salvation Army social service centers in cities throughout the United States have seen increases in requests for youth programs and services, including education, food, arts and theater, athletics and you...
A familiar face returned to the Orange City Council at their regular meeting Tuesday morning. Essie Bellfield, former mayor and councilwoman, was appointed and sworn-in for the Single-Member District 3 council seat that was vacated after Councilman Jeff Holland resigned. She thanked the council and city staff for working with her. Councilwoman Annette Pernell said appointing Bellfield is a win for the city since she’s a former mayor. Mayor Brown Claybar added the council won’t miss a beat since Bellfield served before. Add...
The New Orleans Saints will not be happy campers whenever the National Football League concludes its on-going investigation into the team’s alleged bounty system. According to this week’s edition of the USA Today Sports Weekly an article entitled “NFL Set to Lower Boom on Saints” the article emphasizes that Commissioner Roger Goodell will mete out what is expected to be harsh punishment for their bounty system that represents perhaps the most blatant violation of football ethics under his watch. The NFL has said that former...
Seth J. Eubanks, 2011 LCM graduate, recently graduated from MCRD in San Diego, Calif. and is now a Private with the 1002 Alpha Co., 1st BN in the United States Marine Corps....
In the early 1830s a Sabine River boatman named Green settled on a bluff on a bend of the river. History does not leave much about Green; there are two spellings of his first name, either Resin, or Reason, and not much else. It is recorded that the place he settled was named Green’s Bluff. In 1840, patriotic citizens changed the name to Madison, named for President James Madison. A post office was established in 1850. To avoid confusion with the earlier established town of Madisonville, the name of the town was changed to O...
On March 18 Chloe Maelynn Lanthier, daughter of Jami Jackson and Joel Scott of Nederland and Shane Lanthier from the Cove, will turn 9 years old....
Holli Marie Richard and Christopher Lynn Colichia were united in marriage on March 10 in an evening ceremony at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Father Steven Leger performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kenny and Bobbi Richard of Bridge City. The groom is the son of Danny and Davette Colichia of Bridge City. The brides father escorted her down the aisle. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Amanda DuPre’, bridesmaids were Amy Sleep, Alison Richard, Lindsey Gauthier and Stephanie Roy. M...
The W.H. Stark House, Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will participate in the 10th Annual Art in the Park Festival to be held at Stark Park in downtown Orange, Texas. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., booths will offer fun, family-friendly activities and information on each venue. The W.H. Stark House will host an activity booth with an Easter basket project for children of all ages that highlights the current exhibition of Easter décor which will be on display...
Marriage licenses issued by the office of Karen Jo Vance, Orange County Clerk for the week Feb. 27 - March 9, 2012: Duncan T. Connolly and Tamra Y. Baldwin Lakin A. Lisenby and Rachel E. Keith Che E Tuma and Mispa W. Njinwa George W. Webb and Maria Elany E. Bongcawil Artis L. Rubin Jr. and Ebony N. Hope Charles H. Murphy Jr. and Kara C. Bernard Simon D. Anderson and Michelle L. Higginbotham Joseph W. Major and Tammy M. Ash Brent M. Williams and Jennifer H. Sims Barry L. Dronet and Cara A. Blanchette Jonathan A. Droddy and...
Divorces issued by the office of Vickie Edgerly, Orange County District Clerk for the week Feb. 4 to Feb. 24: Terry Dianne Prewitt and Danny Lee Prewitt Mariann E. Odom and Nicholas D. Odom Joshua Blake Bearden and Sarah Christine Bearden Beau James Clifton Courts and Susan Rene Courts Rodney Alford Fields and Bridgette Rachelle Fields Joseph Brown and Andrea L. Brown Trissa Marie Vickers and Loren Lee Vickers Stephanie Dell Morris Smith and Jesse Ray Smith Kalee D. Williamson and Chad W. Williamson Alexis Diane Swigert and...
Orangefield Kindergarten students had a Rip-Roaring-Rodeo Day on Thursday, March 8. As the culminating activity for “R” week, students and teachers enjoyed the fun and excitement of a good old fashion rodeo. Students enjoyed such activities as a “Rodeo Parade....
Any tackle geek knows they are the next great weapon in the angling arsenal, saltwater spinnerbaits have come to the coast and the redfish have a new enemy. They come in array of different colors and each one does a little something different that sets it apart from the competition. Truth be told there are two basic styles and they both do a great job catching fish. The most common style is the “safety pin” style, famous in bass fishing circles and the one most known by Texas anglers. The other is the “in line” version...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between March 13 and the morning of March 14: Public intoxication, 2100 Sunset Process service, warrant, 7th St./near courthouse Traffic accident, injury, 1130 N. of Hwy. 1078 Process service, warrant, 3rd and Schley Assault, Class A, family violence, 2320 3rd Process service, warrant, 1806 W. Sholars Theft, larceny from yard/land, 2805 Enner Rd. Assault, Class A, family violence, 2025 International Process service, warrant, 2 Sunset Dr. Process...
AARP income tax assistance program offered The AARP Tax Filing Assistance Program will have trained volunteers available from 12:15 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 13th in the Orange Public Library. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: all W-2 and 1099 forms, including Social Security benefits and statements; records of Capital gains and losses; receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, interest paid, contributions, casualty and theft losses, job expenses, sales tax receipts for major purch...
Visitation for Terry “T.G.” Granger, 52, of Lufkin, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. George Kidangen pastor of St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Following cremation, interment of remains will be held at a later date at the Granger Cem...
Dorothy Irene Baker, 79, of Vidor died Monday, March 12, at her residence in Vidor. A native of Fullerton, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dorothy was the food service manager for Vidor ISD for 20 years and Lufkin ISD for 12 years before retiring. She was a member of the Resurrection Life Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday March 16, at Resurrection Life Church, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 15, at Memorial...
According to several local news sources, there was a fatal shooting at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont today. The shooter, 41 year old Bartholomew Granger, of Houston, apparently shot several people on the day he was scheduled to make a court appearance on sexual assault charges. Granger was scheduled to appear in Judge Stevens court for sexually assaulting his mentally challenged daughter, who was also one of the shooting victims. The 20 year old daughter, Samantha Jackson, was also run over by Granger at the...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Superintendent, Greg Perry, received notification this week that LCM CISD has received the GOLD Leadership Circle Award from the State Comptroller’s office. This is the third year that the District has been recognized for maintaining financial transparency in all financial matters. According to Michelle Luera, Economic Development and Analysis Division representative for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, “LCM received a score of eighteen of twenty possible points on our rat...
Logan Michael Phillips, 13, of Deweyville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 14, in Deweyville. Logan was born on March 17, 1998 in Port Arthur, to his parents, Joseph Michael Martinez and April Starr (Phillips) Martinez. He was a lifelong resident of Deweyville and he was in the seventh grade at Deweyville High School where he excelled at football, basketball and track. Logan was an exceptional student with good grades, he cared for others, he was very close to his little brother, Gage, he enjoyed art and he will be...
