Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Thursday, April 14: Vehicle in ditch, 3400 Masonic Dr. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Damaged property, 2420 S. Hwy. 87 Abandoned vehicle, N. Service Rd. Traffic accident, 3333 Ridgemont Dr. Traffic accident, FM 1130 and Dewitt Unlawful restraint, 608 Strickland Dr. Stolen vehicle, 4030 Sikes Rd. Warrant service, 2nd and Turrett Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Assist other agency, 16th and Green Warrant service, 7th and Park...
Perfect Fit Meals, LLC, a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are mislabeled and one of theproducts, the Turkey Enchilada, may contain milk, a known allergen which is not declared on the mislabeled product label. The Turkey Enchilada items were produced on March 28, 2016. The Lemon Pepper Chicken items were produced on M...
Community Christian School students teamed up with Samaritan's Purse to lend a hand to those in need in Southeast Texas following recent flooding. Students presented new Bibles to flood victims and prayed with the home owners. Every year Community Christian School takes one week out of the school year to do community service around the Golden Triangle. CCS’s junior high volunteered at the Salvation Army, Stable Spirit, the Sharing Station and the Little White Crosses. This y...
Lee Roy Boehme, Jr. passed peacefully from this life to his heavenly place with God April 14, with much of his family at his side. He was 79 years old and born in Orange, Oct. 10, 1936, to Lee Roy Boehme, Sr. and Eldred Hebert Boehme. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Coggin Boehme; children Pamela Boehme Simon, Sheila Boehme and David Coggin Boehme and wife Amy all of Orange and Dr. Christopher Boehme of Houston; grandch...
Spring and Summer are great times to explore the waterways of Big Thicket National Preserve. Most people experience few problems beyond the occasional sunburn or mosquitoes bites. However, there are several safety and environmental concerns that you should be aware of if you plan to spend time exploring the waterways of the preserve. “Water safety is important to us. We want every visitor to have a safe trip when they visit the preserve.” stated Big Thicket National Pre...
Lamar University’s College of Engineering (COE) will be holding a Senior Design Symposium on April 29, from 3-5 p.m. in the Cherry Engineering Building atrium to highlight seniors’ projects in four of the COE’s five academic departments. The symposium will focus on innovative student-led projects in the fields of chemical, civil and environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering. The content of the projects include sustainability and beautification efforts on campus, the implementation of enhanced technology for local...
Part of the fun of the Texas Crab Festival is getting involved in the many events that take place each year. Work off that crab gumbo, have some laughs and make some new friends – you may even win some great prizes! On Friday night the Crab Fest honors Gulf Coast favorite and friend Donnie Vondra with a Memorial Two-Step Dance contest at 8 pm. Grab your partner and boot-scoot your way to fun and prizes. This contest is as fun to watch as it is to participate in, as dancers t...
Marie G. Webb, 89, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 13, at Harbor House Hospice Center in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Monday, April 18, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger serving as celebrant. Eulogy presented by her cousin, Pastor David Logan, Word of Life Church of Groves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be, S...
Clay Darby is pictured with his winning art entry. St. Mary School had a winner for the 2016 “Treasures of the Texas Coast” which is a children’s art contest sponsored by the Texas General Land Office in Austin and the “Adopt a Beach Program”. Over 5,000 children across Texas entered this contest and 40 students were announced. The contest encourages school children to learn more about the Texas Coast and express what each they have learned through artwork. Clay Darby, 2n...
Pictured from left are Good Samaritan winners, Haydn Saucier, Jacob Gonzalez and Paisley Cagle. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners rec...
Dorothy Marie Rost, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, April 13, at her home in Orange, at the age of 87. Dorothy was born July 12, 1928, in Fairfax, Va, to Kathleen M. (Griffith) and Alton E. Thompson. She had lived in the Orange area for 63 years and was a member of the Orange First Church of the Nazarene. She was a part of the Little Cypress Auxiliary Fire Department, working as both secretary and president for over 20 years. Dorothy enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved...
