Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Three young cheetah have arrived at Born Free Foundation’s Wildlife Rescue Centre in Ethiopia following a dramatic rescue mission pulled together by Born Free Ethiopia and partners at the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA). Originally confiscated from illegal trade as cubs in the remote reaches of Somaliland, the three females were transported to safety in a specially adapted Land Rover Defender, and placed with Guenther Wirth of NGO German Agro Action. Over the years Guenther has taken charge of many confiscate...
August C. (Augie) Lindner, Jr. was born in Beaumont June 16, 1919, to August Culbertson Lindner, Sr. and Ora Marie Gallier Lindner. He died Tuesday, April 28, in Beaumont at the age of 95. He was a graduate of Beaumont High School and the University of Texas, and worked as a chemist for 31 years. Augie was a WWII Air Force veteran. He was a Combat Cameraman 6th Combat Camera Unit with the 13th Air Force from Guadalcanal to the Philippines and he flew combat missions with 13th...
Johnnie Sue Broussard, 68, of Orange, passed away April 28, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 6:00 pm, Friday, May 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest. Visitation will be at 4:00 pm, Friday, May 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on July 11, 1946, Johnnie was the daughter of Morris Norwood and Eva Marie (Brister) Norwood. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Chuch. J...
It is spring outside, and flowers are beginning to bloom. Inside of the Capitol it is a different story as bills are beginning to wilt and die. With less than 40 days left in the session, members are working hard to get their bills through the process. Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol: - Voter ID Laws The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals began hearing arguments this week regarding the state's case on voter id laws. Last October, a U.S....
The old fashion barber shop is going the way of drive in picture shows and drug stores with a lunch counter. It is nearly impossible to find one anymore. A few years ago I accepted a new job and moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina. After a couple of months, I went looking for a barber shop and all I could find were beauty shops that also had a side business of styling men's hair. An 80 year old friend had shared his experience at such an establishment with me. He admitted tha...
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recently announced their Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship winners for summer 2015. Six Lamar University students have been selected to participate in study abroad internships and research through the scholarship funding. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and...
In a step toward ensuring long term reliable electricity in the region, Entergy Texas, Inc. on Thursday posted an announcement on its website that it intends to request proposals for capacity and energy, including proposals requiring the construction of a high-efficiency combined-cycle gas turbine generating plant in the western portion of Entergy Texas’ service area. The RFP, which is expected to be issued in June, supports the company’s long-term plan to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective supply of power for its 430,0...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between April 30 and the morning of May 1: Public intoxication, 1407 14th St. Arson of a motor vehicle, 3000 18th St. Assault, Colburn Ave. Larceny from building, 2500 IH-10 Warrant service, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 2200 MacArthur Dr. Traffic accident, Strickland and MacArthur Traffic accident, 1106 16th St. Forgery/counterfeit document, 2419 16th St. Warrant service, 1402 16th St. Assist other agency, FM 105 and FM 408 Public intoxication, 2309...
Kenneth “Kenny” Premeaux, 58, of Orange, passed away on April 30, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, May 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Gueydan, La., Oct. 14, 1956, he was the son of Preston Joseph Premeaux and Alberta (Nujaber) Pre...
Mackenzie Alyse Crump, 15, of Colorado Springs, Co., passed away on April 28, in Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 3, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Barry Bradley. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Dallas, Sept. 26, 1999, she was the daughter of James Michael Crump and Stacey Diane (Still) Crump. Those left to...
St. Mary Catholic School was honored to have the Orange County City Mayor, Mr. Jimmy Sims. Mr. Sims discussed with students the process and importance of voting. Students were able to ask questions about the process which helped them better understand how elections occur. Mr. Sims provided students with important educational knowledge that will benefit students for the future....
The 9th annual Law Day Art Contest was held recently in Beaumont at the Federal Building. Seven hundred pieces of art were entered and 18 were selected as finalists. These finalists were honored last week at an awards ceremony and reception. Four finalists were Orangefield art students: Thanh Tsan, Shelby Williams, Tisha Merendino, and Lauren Smith. All four entries were framed and will hang in the Federal Building for the upcoming year. These finalists each received $50, a...
Bridge City High School senior, Alexus Henry Regional, high jump champion, is currently ranked number 1 in state and number 2 in the nation. Henry won the district meet high jump with a jump of 6 feet....
The Texas Historical Commission's latest travel guide, Hispanic Texans: Journey from Empire to Statehood, is available now for free download and online ordering at TexasTimeTravel.com. The 100-page, full color travel guide showcases hundreds of heritage tourism sites across the state, each featuring cultural and historical attractions significant to the Hispanic experience in Texas. The book is arranged by location in the Texas Heritage Trails Regions, allowing readers to...
Mr. Charles Jerome "Pike" Godfrey, Sr. passed Wednesday, April 27. Visitation Tuesday, May 5, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with funeral service to follow, at 11:00 a.m., at Windsor Village United Methodist Church, 6000 Heatherbrook Dr. Houston. The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor. Interment Houston National Cemetery. Gate Time 1:30 p.m. Michael O. Davis Funeral Director In Charge of Funeral Arrangements....
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Goosehead Insurance. Goosehead Insurance is a full service independent insurance agency located right here in Orange. As an independent insurance agency, Mike Mankopf and his staff shop the most financially stable and reliable insurance companies to find a policy that meets your needs and budget. Goosehead offiers policies for many companies including Foremost, Metlife, Progressive, Travelers, and...
In February, 2003 Hemphill Texas became one of the most newsworthy sites in the nation for months. Overnight 10,000 people came to the town with a population of 1,000. Eventually 25, 000 people would come to Hemphill. The event was the recovery of debris from the reentry explosion of STS 107, the space shuttle Columbia, coming home from its 29th mission. Eight years later, January, 2011 the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum was opened in Hemphill as a memorial to the seven...
The National Weather Service is expecting dry, cool weather to continue through the weekend. Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and lows will be mostly in the 50s. Small rain chances return to the forecast by Monday, and there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day next week. No severe storms are expected. Temperatures will warm to near normal next week....
