Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The LCM UIL One Act Play Company performed at the Bi-District Contest Thursday, April 2, in Kingwood and walked away again as champions. The crew of Amanda Warner, Clint Jordan, Dalan Jones, Shawn Blair and Canyon Cassidy were once again awarded the top technical crew at the contest. Camden LeLeux was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast while Alex Borel was named to the All-Star Cast. Seniors Rebecca Sanford and Triston Stringer once again took the top acting awards,...
Patricia Morison Remembers Tarzan, the Thin Man and Sherlock Holmes According to the 2010 U.S. census, less than 0.02% of Americans live to be centenarians. Actress Patricia Morison joined that exceptionally rare group last month when she turned 100. “I had a party with dear friends, that was all I wanted,” Ms. Morison said from her Los Angeles apartment. “I even sang a couple of songs.” Morison, a mezzo-soprano, is best known for her stage work, especially her role in Cole Po...
Premium food, state-of-the-art veterinary care and creature comforts most humans would envy are now a regular part of life for many American pets. That's why prospective pet owners should consider financial planning before bringing home a dog, cat or other breed of animal. For those considering purchasing or adopting a pet, do thorough research first about what owning that animal will cost. The wide range of products, services and advanced medical options for American pets...
Sunday, April 5, at 9:15 pm, officers of the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to 6892 Hwy 1130, Food Mart #2, in reference to an aggravated robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with store personnel who advised a lone black male entered the business and demanded money. The suspect displayed a large knife in a threatening manner and took an undetermined amount of currency from the business. The suspect fled on foot from the area. A search involving officers from Orange Police Department, West Orange Police...
Marie Noel, 85, of Bridge City, passed away April 4, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City and the rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Oct. 15, 1929, she was...
Gertie Marie Frazier died peacefully at her home April 3, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Orange, on July 23, 1942 to Paul A. Burch Sr. and Mary M. Burch. Gertie and Jerry met at church in 1951, they soon became friends and childhood sweethearts. They later wed on July 4,1960 at her parent's home in Orange and have been wed for nearly 55 years. She was a person who truly loved her job at LC-M school district where she worked in the...
Pauline Marie Granger Sonnier, 77, of Orange, died Friday, April 3, in a Beaumont, care facility. Mrs. Sonnier was born March 30, 1938 in Lake Charles, where she was raised and lived until moving to Southeast, TX in 1965. She was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Orangefield. She enjoyed sewing and cooking, but her passion was for her family. She will always be remembered as the strong-willed matriarch of her family. Mrs. Sonnier is survived by her loving husband o...
Prom season is just around the corner, and as teens prepare for the most memorable night of high school, The Skin Cancer Foundation encourages them to forgo a dangerous indoor tan in favor of a natural glow. Teens considering heading to a tanning salon to achieve a pre-prom glow should beware: using a tanning bed before age 35 increases melanoma risk by 75 percent. In addition, just one indoor UV tanning session increases users' risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by...
Claude Felton Fitts Jr., 78, of Orange passed away April 2, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Claude was born in Kilgore, on Aug. 12, 1936 to parents Doris (Howell) and Claude Felton Fitts Sr..He lived in the Orange area for 50 plus years and worked many years as a cook in the oilfields and offshore. Claude enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Claude Fitts Sr.. Claude is survived by his children, Lisa Fitts and Robbie Fitts. He is also survived by...
Gem Bordages, 79, of Galveston, died Monday, March 30, at her home. She was born June 26, 1935, in Nacogdoches, to Vera Price and John Cullen Browning. Gem spent her early childhood in Hemphill, but later moved to Orange with her family to help run the Orange Leader. Her memory will remain in those she left behind, including her children, Cullen Bordages, of Vidor, Laura Freuden, of Albuquerque, NM, Thomas Bordages and his wife, Francy, of Denver, Co. and Claire Bordages, of Galveston; seven grandchildren; five...
While agriculture has long been considered a man’s arena, women are stepping up and taking a more active role on Texas farms and ranches. From 2007 to 2012, the number of women operators grew by 10 percent, bucking the national decline. That’s more than 38,000 women operating farms in the Lone Star State. And it’s more than any other state in the nation. Farmer. Rancher. Or both. It’s another title and job they don’t take lightly. Their careful thought, passion and energy ma...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between April 2, 3, 4, 5 and the morning of April 6: Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Driving while license suspended, Bluebonnet and Camellia Warrant service, 1600 Park Ave. Warrant service, 2020 IH-10 Possession of heroin, 3103 16th St. Traffic accident, FM 1130 and Bear Path Fraud by wire, 4705 Frost Pl. Public intoxication, 300 N. 10th St. Assist public, 817 Strickland Dr. Robbery, 3024 16th St. Traffic accident, 2600 Eddleman at Memorial...
The 5K For USA benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project will be held Saturday, April 18. Registration will be at 8:00 a.m., at Orangefield High School, at the Field House behind F.L. McLain Stadium on Sandbar Road. Fees are- Individuals $7 and Teams of 6-8 $20. 5K awards will be presented. Enjoy an Early Bird Coffee-Orange Juice with Vets, an opening Flag Ceremony honoring our military service people and a washer board tournament following the race. T-Shirt pre-sales are...
Alicia Smith, Bridge City High School Senior, was the 1st place medalist qualifier for the Regional Golf Tournament to represent District 24 AAAA that will be held in Huntsville Monday, April 13 and Tuesday April 14. Alicia has been a four year Varsity Golfer for Bridge City High School. Alicia is the daughter of Linda Richardson. Congratulations, Alicia and Good Golfing in Huntsville....
Wayne Prouse, 69, of Orange, died Friday, April 3, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with the Rev. J.B. Prouse officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the funeral home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange with honors provided by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Born in Beaumont, Mr. Prouse was...
M.B. North high school class of 1965 will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, at McDonald's, 1710 N 16th St., Orange. For more information please contact Paggy Lazenby or Walter Lazenby at 746-2139....
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present its annual Library Family of the Year Award to the Perry and Jennifer Seppi family, Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 pm in the meeting room of the Orange Public Library. This award is presented each year to a family that best exemplifies “reading expands your world”. The public is invited....
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering the Private Applicators Training (PAT) April 23, at 9:00 am at the extension office located at 11475 FM 1442, Orange. PAT is the required training for anyone pursuing a Private Applicator license to purchase and apply State-Limited-Use, Restricted Use, and/or Regulated Herbicides. The fee will be $60 registration if purchasing books, which is stronlgy encouraged. We will need to know one week prior if you are purchasing books to allow for delivery. If not purchasing...
The 43rd Annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service three day Summer Horsemanship School and Program of Texas A&M Equine Specialist Teri Antilley will be held June 29-July 1, in Orange County. The class is a great, affordable, hands-on opportunity for building a strong foundation and advancing your horsemanship skills. Participants will receive 24 hours of instruction on basic, intermediate and advanced horsemanship skills and maneuvers, and have the opportunity to practice t...
