Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Sorted by date Results 26 - 34 of 34
Mayor Roy McDonald was honored at the Wednesday's Lunch Bunch at Robert's Steakhouse. *More pictures and information to follow...
I am John P. Nickum and seeking election for the position of Bridge City, City Council, Place 3 in the May 1st election with early voting beginning April 19th – 27th. I was blessed to be raised in Bridge City and graduated from Bridge City High School in 1993. I am the son of Bill and Ellen Nickum, who have been actively serving in the community since 1965. Having been reared in a home where the emphasis and importance of giving back to your community were instilled in the f...
Though there were no major battles fought in Orange County, it secured a place for itself in history during the Civil War. Besides mustering several military units, it also became an important pathway for the transportation of troops and supplies by water, rail and wagon. Orange County voted with the rest of Texas on Feb. 23, 1861 for secession from the United States of America. Orange votes totaled 142 for and three against. April 12, 1861 is noted as the start of the War...
My name is David C. Bailey and I am formally announcing my candidacy for Orange City Council Place 1. I am married with 2 sons, a daughter and 4 grandchildren. I graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School. I am a former Chief Deputy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and a former Safety Manager at Turner Industries. Currently I am retired. I consider my greatest achievements both personally and professionally was serving the people of Orange County. D...
My guess turned out to be true on the improved numbers at the district meets although the weather is still far from the normal heat that traditionally graces the state meet. That's quite acceptable for now and the key is to stay healthy and get your rest as area meets arrive. West Orange and Woodville will host the 4A and 3A area meets on Wednesday while Mont Belvieu and Galena Park will host the 5A and 6A area meets on Thursday. Remember, the top four places in this week's...
I have no idea how it happens, it seems like only a few weeks ago summer was so far away and we were in the midst of a mini winter as successive cool fronts continued to remind us how nice 60 degree weather with zero humidity could be. All that is but a distant memory now as we have flipped the calendar and officially entered the dog days of summer. Welcome back the sweltering heat and humidity so thick you need to breathe through a snorkel just to cope with everyday tasks....
Trystin Chapman, 15 yrs old, currently homeschooled but is part of the Bridge City High School fishing team. He has loved to fish since he was a little boy and has spent several hours on the water with his dad, Tyler Chapman. Trystin went fishing with his grandfather, Marlon Tomlin and cousin, Michael Hammond at Humphries Pier and caught this 37.5 " bull redfish on March 12. It took about 15-20 mins to reel this one in!...