Hometown News For Orange County, Texas

Articles from the April 24, 2015 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 11 of 11

  • Orange Police Beat

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between April 23 and the morning of April 24: damaged property, 2600 Allie Payne Rd. Burglary, 7014 N. Hwy. 87 Followup investigation, 2600A lie Payne Rd. Warrant service, Cross Ln. and Westway Theft, 201 8th St. Damaged property, 2239 Westway St. Assault/family violence, 1408 Park Ave. Traffic accident, 1705 16th Traffic accident, W. Park and MLK Abandoned vehicle, 1104 16th St. Traffic accident, 7100 block S. Service Rd. Larceny from vehicle, 1601...

  • Shirley Bernardini

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    Shirley Marie Bernardini, 89, of Orange went to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 22, at Answered Prayer Care Facility. Shirley was born Jan. 16, 1926 in Orange, to Leona (Hayes) and Dewy Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and member of United Pentecostal Church of Orange. Shirley enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She loved, lived and enjoyed working for her God. She was president of lady auxiliary with Unity Pentecostal Church of Orange for 26 years, servicing under three ministers. Shirley was...

  • Area 23_24 track meet results

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    The 23_24 4A area track meet was held at West Orange-Stark High School April 23. The results are as follows: Female Team Scores 1 Hardin-Jefferson - 94 2 Huffman Hargrave - 84 3 Coldspring-Oakhurst - 77 4 Bridge City - 68 5 Hamshire-Fannett - 65 6 West Orange-Stark - 62 7 Silsbee - 46 7 Orangefield - 46 9 Splendora - 25 10 Little Cypress-Mauriceville - 21 11 Shepherd - 19 12 Liberty - 7 13 Cleveland Tarkington - 6 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Girls 100 Meter Dash 1 Teel, Aaliyah West Orange-Stark 12.35 12.32 10 2 Carmenar, Eranishia...

  • Mustang signs with Missouri Valley College

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    West Orange - Stark High School's Kalen Garrett signed today with Missouri Valley College (football), in Marshall, Mo....

  • BC Chamber announces Employee of the Month

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    Please join The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Breanna Bryan, of Whataburger, on receiving the Employee of the Month Award for April. Breanna was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by chamber ambassador and Classy Peacock owner, Marcy Messer at the April Networking Coffee hosted by Serendipity Chicks in Bridge City. Breanna also received gifts from several area businesses. Breanna Bryan is originally from Lufkin and moved to Orangefield 14...

  • WO-S vs BC softball/baseball games varsity only

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    The WOS Baseball and Softball games tonight at Bridge City will be varsity only, beginning at 7:00 pm....

  • Cottage Cuttings open in Orange

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cottage Cuttings. Patrick and Debbie McHenry began selling strawberries at the local farmers market and are now the owners of the nursery which features large assortments of plants and flowers. Cottage Cuttings is located at 1315 Bancroft Rd. in Orange. For more information contact (903) 539-0245....

  • LCM One Act Play advances to finals

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    The LCM UIL One Act Play Company has advanced to the 4-A State Contest Finals in Austin. They had previously won their District, Bi-District and Area rounds. Wednesday, they competed in the 4A Region III Finals at Atascocita High School. The group came in first place from the panel of three judges and are now among the top eight shows in the state of Texas out of 193 4-A schools. Earning individual awards at Region were: Shawn Blair, Outstanding Technician, Alex Borel,...

  • Remington Steele

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    Remington Gene Steele of Vidor passed away on April 21, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Gene Steele, Bubba Lawrence, Kay Jones, Jerry and Mickey Kibodeaux, and Judy and Ray Wilson. Remington is survived by his loving parents, Mark Steele, Jr. and Candice Steele; grandparents, Mark...

  • Melvin Franklin

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    Melvin Edgar Franklin, 85, of Orange, passed away April 21, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kelly, La, Aug. 11, 1929, he was the son of Joseph Edgar Franklin and Frances Ethel Volentine Franklin. Melvin worked as a process...

  • All Points Pack & Ship cuts ribbon

    Updated Apr 24, 2015

    The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome All Points Pack & Ship LLC to its membership on April 20. All Points Pack & Ship is locally owned and operated by Cheri Burch who has been in the shipping business since May 2001. Cheri’s goal is to provide the highest quality service with convenience. She said, “I have arrived to where and what my purpose is. I love to work but mostly I care and love people. I am very appreciative with what God has ble...