Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Friday, April 29, The Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society welcomed over 30 new members for the spring 2016 semester. The Induction Ceremony was held in the LSC-O Student Center gym. Eighteen inductees and over 40 additional guests attended, as well as Phi Theta Kappa officers and advisors. Dallas Moreau, LPC and LSC-O Instructor of Psychology and Learning Frameworks courses, gave the keynote address. Amanda Smith, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, presented Mr. Moreau with an honorary member certifica...
Jason Douglas Atchley, 34, of Orange, passed away April 14. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 6, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange, Feb. 1, 1982, he was the son of Joda Atchley and Janet (Morris) Atchley. He went to Little Cypress and graduated from Deweyville. He was a boilermaker out of Local 587, welder and worked in construction. He loved all water sports, fishing, boating and swimming. He was preceded in death by father Joda Atchley;...
Peggy O'Neil Crowder Gossett, a woman of loving patience, dignity and grace and a constant inspiration to her friends and family, departed this life on April 30, in her home with family by her side. Born to Emmie Ragsdale Crowder and John C. Crowder in Danville, Va., April 14, 1931, she was the fifth of six children. On May 3, 1953, she married James Franklin Gossett, who preceded her in death in 1989 and as his work relocated their family to Roanoke VA, Birmingham AL and...
Phi Delta Kappa Sorority will hold a multi-family garage sale on May 14, from 7:30 am-12:30 pm, at 4310 Tejas Parkway, Orange....
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, will hold a garage sale on Saturday, May 14, from 7:30 am-11:00. There will be furniture, knick knacks, household goods, toys, clothes, shoes and lots more. All proceeds will go to the church's music program....
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to begin making plans to protect themselves and their families prior to the start of the 2016 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. “Texans should not wait until a storm is in the Gulf of Mexico to begin planning for a disaster. We are urging residents to get their hurricane plans and kits in order now, before hurricane season starts,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Early preparation can be crucial to protecting lives and prope...
Allison Morgan Smith, 51, of Orange, passed away at her home in Orange, Saturday, April 30. Services will be held at the Dorman Funeral Home chapel on Thursday, May 5, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 4, at Dorman Funeral Home from 6:00-9:00 PM. Allison was born in Orange, Saturday, Dec. 12, 1964 to the late Helen Francis Marburger and Aaron Lonnie Morgan. She loved spending time with her children and granddaughter. Allison had a close group of family and...
The City of Orange has announced a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the newest attraction in the City, a splash pad located in Navy Park at 511 Morrell Blvd. The splash pad will be open for enjoyment after the grand opening and ribbon cutting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, at 4:00 p.m. There will be no admission fee for the splash pad or the grand opening event. This is a free attraction for citizens and visitors of Orange. The City encourages the use of the...
Twelve incredible events headline the Lutcher Theater 2016-17 Season! The Lutcher’s 37th Season begins in the fall with a festive outdoor concert followed by a diverse lineup of spectacular shows that promise something special for everyone: Symphony at Shangri La – Sun., Oct. 16 The Symphony at Shangri La, Directed by Maestro, Chelsea Tipton, returns to Shangri La Gardens at the peak of Scarecrow Festival for a festive evening of seasonal nature and magnificent music! Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and soak up the allur...
The Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell Buddy Poppies for disabled veterans on May 27-28 at local grocery stores. All funds go to disabled and wounded veterans....
UPDATE - Danny Ray Ferguson Jr., 39, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after turning himself in on Tuesday in Channelview. Ferguson, who is an Aryan Circle gang member, was wanted for parole violation. The arrest was not the result of a tip, and no reward will be paid. Ferguson was taken into custody by the Harris County Joint Task Force. For more information, see his captured bulletin at: www.dps.texas.gov/Texas10MostWanted/capturedDetails.aspx?id=327....
Paul W. Burk, 55, of Orange, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, Wednesday, May 4. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Oct. 6, 1960, he was the son of Billy E. Burk and Dorothy Burk Browning. He was an auto glass installer and glazier for many years. Paul enjoyed fishing, gardening and sitting outside and enjoying nature. He really enjoyed growing his cucumbers and sharing them with friends and family. He...
The National Weather Service is expecting a continuation of the cool and dry weather through the weekend.There will be small rain chances each day next week, with Monday and Thursday having the best chance for rain. There will also be a small risk for strong to severe storms on Monday and Thursday as well. Tides will run above normal starting on Sunday and continue through next week with the southerly flow setup. Minor river flooding continues along parts of the Neches and Sabine. Moderate flooding is expected to continue at...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Wednesday, May 4: Traffic accident/warrant service, Hwy. 62 and IH-10 Damaged property, 406 Knox Ave. Warrant service, 205 Border St. Disturbance, 905 Park Ave. Traffic accident, 1412 Main Ave. Warrant service, 500 Camellia Ave. Abandoned vehicle, 5300 block Old Hwy. 90 Warrant service, 4408 Bob Hall Rd. Warrant service, 1724 Gans Ave....
