Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today that his office will be facilitating a “Flood Disaster Assistance Workshop” on Thursday, March 31, from 7-9 pm, at Deweyville High School (171 Hwy. 12) and on Friday, April 1, from 6:30-8:30 pm, at the West Orange-Cove CISD Administration Building (902 West Park Ave). The event, which will feature representatives from FEMA, SBA and Rep. Babin’s office, will provide flood victims in Orange, Newton, and Jasper Counties with an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from...
Tuesday, March 29, at 2:42 A.M., officers were dispatched to 1955 Martin Luther King Dr. in reference to a vehicle which had crashed into the building. The witnesses who spoke with the dispatcher advised several subjects had entered the building, removed property from the store, and then fled the area in two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed a large amount of shattered glass lying on the ground outside the building as well as damaged metal window framing. Contact was made with the witnesses, including the store...
Nancy McWhorter - For The Record Does anyone dye hard-boiled eggs for Easter anymore? It was a tradition in the “old days” at our home. We dyed and decorated eggs the day before Easter. Then the “Bunny Rabbit” would hide them for the Easter hunt the next day. As my children became older, each year I would say, “You kiddos are getting too old for this.” And sure enough the next year we would again be dying and decorating eggs for Easter. This year, I had the family at my house...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, March 28: Damaged property, 3620 Kenwood St. Found property, 7411 IH-10/Valero Traffic accident, 800 Green Ave. Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Harassment, Cove Dr. Welfare check, 201 8th St. (2 reports) Found property, 2708 International Public intoxication, 213 Market St. Warrant service, 1400 block N. Service Rd. Miscellaneous incidents, 400 block W. Cypress Ave. Possession of synthetic narcotic, 2000 block MacArthur Traffic...
State Representative James White is teaming up with the Texas Hospitality Association (THA) to fight underage drinking and to promote alcohol responsibility through a statewide poster contest that will award four 2016 graduating high school seniors $10,000 in educational scholarships. THA will award a $5,000 scholarship to the Texas high school senior who submits the best poster conveying the message or theme: “If you are under 21, it’s illegal to consume or purchase alc...
State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) and State Representative James White (R-Hillister) recently met with local elected county officials to discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session. The meeting was arranged by the Texas Association of Counties. “Visiting with county officials gives me an opportunity to listen and understand how local governments are affected by the decisions coming out of Austin," said Nichols. "A one-size fits all p...
Two highly successful Bassmaster Elite Series events are paving the way for future events, including the most recent high profile tournament. The Elite Redfish Series Classic Kick Off, the championship event of the Elite Redfish Series trail, will take place Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, which is located off Simmons Drive in Orange. The event will feature the 35 anglers who qualified during the 2015 season. The Elite Redfish Series...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from March 6 - March 12, 2016. Sunday, March 6 • Assist other agency in the 5300 block of Caribou Drive. • Disturbance in the 3100 block of Texas Avenue. • Assist other agency in area of State Highway 87 and State Highway 62. • Disturbance in the 3100 block of Texas Avenue. Monday, March 7 • Alarm in the 200 block of Skylark. • Burglary in the 30 block of Parkland. • Credit Card abuse reported in the 300 block of Dobbyn. • Suspicious activity in the 1000 blo...
Several hundred children turned out for the annual City of Orange Easter Egg Hunt this past Friday morning on the grounds of the Orange Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange. Along with the Easter Egg hunt, children enjoyed free hot dogs and drinks, a bounce house, a wagon ride, a train ride, face painting, a fire truck and photos with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr....
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from March 6 - March 12, 2016. Sunday, March 6 • Criminal mischief in the 1600 block of King Arthur. • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Disturbance in the 3800 block of Pheasant. • Welfare check in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. Monday, March 7 • Welfare check in the 1900 block of Camelot. • Assist other agency in the 2700 block of 33rd Street. Tuesday, March 8 • Alarm in the 2400 block of MLK. • Suspicious activity in the...
Elections for Bridge City City Council and School Board will be held on May 7. Thursday, March 31, the Bridge City PTA will host a candidate forum for those running for school board. Volunteers will be available in the gym to watch the children. The Good Dinosaur and have coloring books and such to help keep them entertained. Please follow the link to our Facebook event page to RSVP - https://www.facebook.com/events/480814565458411/....
Today, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) attended the sign unveiling and dedication for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Wesley W. Wagstaff Memorial Highway. Sergeant Wagstaff was killed in a head on collision with another vehicle in August of 2003. "Sergeant Wagstaff, who had served as a dedicated civil servant for 10 years, was lost too soon," said Nichols. "This highway designation will serve as a remembrance of his life and his dedication to the St...
A meeting will be held at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Education Center (at the Special Programs building on the corner of MLK and FM 1130) at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, to give representatives of private schools and parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to participate in planning and consultation for the federal Title 1 Part A and Title 2 Part A. We will also be discussing which eligible private school students will receive special education services, the services to be provided, how and where the...
Brian Wade Nelson, Jr., “Lil’ Brian” of Bridge City, went to be with our Lord and Savior March 26, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Brian was born April 18, 1995 in Port Arthur, the son of Brian Wade Nelson, Sr. and Christy Bearden. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Frances Benoit and great grandmother, Charlene C. Funk. Brian is survived by his father, Brian Wade Nelson, Sr.; mother, Christy Bearden; step-mother, Joni Nelson; brother, Luke; grandmother, Patr...
Captain Dickie Colburn - For The Record While I prefer to believe that no one needs this reminder, there are still a lot of folks in Orange and Newton County that need help getting back into their homes following the flood.It is far from over for them! At least one trio of working women, all of whom assured me that they would have to kill me if I mentioned their names, have been using their noon breaks to unexpectedly provide lunch for random families burdened with the chore of cleaning up. “It makes you feel so good as they...
It finally feels like spring has officially sprung. The grass is greener, the sun is shining and Texas wildflowers have returned. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. There’s nothing quite like driving down a country road and seeing fields upon fields of vibrant reds, yellows and blues. To me, it is nature’s way of saying, “Thanks for putting up with winter. Here’s a beautiful bouquet, just for you.” Like most Texans, I love taking photos of my sweet nieces and loved o...
The Celebration of Life for Mr. George H. Brown, Sr., 88, of Orange will be Saturday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the church. He died March 22, at his residence. A native of Nacogdoches, he resided in Orange 70 years. He worked in the construction industry and was a...
Jarred Dewitt "Big O" Eddins, 35, of Hartburg, passed away March 26. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jack Comer, Jr. and the Rev. Frank Young. A graveside service will be at 4:30 p.m., at Walker Chapel Cemetery in Reklaw. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Oct. 5, 1980, he was the son of Carl Eddins and Donna...
Pictured are Aston Reynolds, Madison Greenway, Gracie Elkins, Joli Ponfick, Stormi Lorenzo, Lilly Peltier, Coree Guerra, Harleigh Rawls, Jacelyn Martin, Kenadie Dubois, Brooklyn Sprayberry and Jaylynn Alfaro. The Orangefield Little Dribblers Major Division, ages 11-12 year old girls recently won first place in the Regional Tournament in Warren. They advance to Mexia April 12-16 for Nationals....
Debby Schamber - For The Record In a recent Orange County Commissioners Court meeting, a request from Sheriff Keith Merritt was approved for the $5,995 purchase of software which will enable detectives to be one step closer to collecting the evidence needed in order to close a case. The Oxygen Forensic Detective is a forensic software for the extraction and analysis of data from cell phones, smartphones and tablets. The advanced software permits the forensics investigator to...
Defensive end Larance Hale has been dismissed from the football team for a violation of team rules announced LU head coach Ray Woodard Tuesday morning. A rising senior, Hale played in all 11 games last season earning 10 starts. He finished the season second on the team with 86 tackles, and ranked among the league leaders with 21.5 tackles for losses. Hale was named 2015 First-Team All-Southland Conference by the league head coaches and media relations directors following the...
The Heroines of Jericho, East Gate #133, will meet on Friday, April 8, at 6 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St. (corner of Mill and John St.), Orange. All Heroines and Knights are asked to be prepared to render their assessments and preparation for the garage sale. Gene Gibbs, M.A.M. and Rutha D. Clark, J.M. The garage sale fund raiser will beheld Saturday, April 16, from 7 am-4 pm, at 1705 W. Link St., Orange. There will be little things, big things, cute and not so cute things. Come and investigate. Cheap, cheap,...
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Fernando Bustos-Diaz, 27, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Bustos-Diaz, who is a convicted murderer, is wanted for escape and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. In 2006, Bustos-Diaz pleaded guilty to a 2005 murder he committed while working as a ranch hand in Harris County. He was subsequently sentenced to 35 years in a...
In the aftermath of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding throughout Texas that began March 7, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is advising individuals who experienced damage to their homes to contact both their insurance agent and FEMA. Homeowners and renters who live in Erath, Gregg, Harrison, Hood, Jasper, Marion, Newton, Orange and Parker counties should register for disaster assistance with FEMA. All applicants will receive in the mail an “Applicant’s Guide to the Individuals & Households Pro...
Women from the William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution placed patriotic wreaths on the graves of Vietnam War veterans Tuesday morning at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens cemetery in Bridge City. From left, Bertie Herman, the Chaplain and Past Regent of the chapter; Katy Latiolais, Regent; and Jackie Huckabay, Registrar, say a prayer after placing the wreath on the grave of a local veteran. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local organization spent some time at a...
