Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Lamar University has selected 17 students to serve as Lamar Ambassadors. They will join 29 returning ambassadors in representing the student body at official university events during the 2015-2016 academic year. “The success of many initiatives at Lamar University is due, in large part, to our collaborations with alumni, donors and community leaders,” said Shannon Copeland, director of alumni affairs. “The Ambassadors Program connects accomplished students with these constituents, strengthening vital bonds and incre...
Proving that saving the historic Southern Pacific Depot on Green Avenue and Eleventh Street is certainly worth the effort, 70 percent of the members of the Stark High School Class of 1959 purchased engraved bricks for the paths around the depot amounting to nearly $7,000 toward the fundraising goal. Not only were individual bricks purchased, but many of the class members bought bricks in honor of all deceased classmates and many favorite teachers and coaches. “We hope that t...
Charles Webb was born May 12, 1930 in Jonesville La. to Houston Carter Webb and Gladys (Webb) Webb. Charles entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom at the age of 84 May 10, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He will be joyfully celebrating his 85th birthday with Jesus. Charles was a 1947 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a member of the Bengal Lancer Marching and Concert Band. He was a faithful member at McDonald Memorial Baptist prior to his i...
The National Weather Service is expecting a wet week, with one to two inches of rain forecast for the entire region through Friday. Local spots could see over four inches of rain, where they could see minor street or urban flooding. There is also a slight risk for strong to severe storms today. The primary threat will be large hail and damaging winds....
Travis “T” William Allen, 27, of Orange, passed away May 8, at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Jay Thomas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Feb. 25, 1988, he was the son of Terry and Regina Allen. Travis graduated from Community Chr...
Joanne “Paula” Hearnsberger , 68 went to be with her heavenly father May 10. Paula was born in Beaumont on November 3, 1946. She was the daughter of Paul Florio and Mary Belle Dickens. Paula was a retired bus driver from Hamshire-Fannett ISD. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to all. Her love for the lord, life and family will continue through the legacy of her children and grandchildren; her husband Therman Hearnsberger, children Daren Hearnsberger, Todd Hea...
The WOS Baseball team will play Navasota on Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 pm at Barbers Hill High School. The second game will be played on Friday, May 15, beginning at 5:00 pm and a third game, if necessary, 30 minutes following completion.Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. No food or drinks are allowed in their facilities. Directions: Follow Interstate 10 West to Houston and take Exit 800 (Mont Belvieu). Turn right at exit and Barbers Hill High School is just past the Baptist church as you continue...
Betty Jean Coon Sheridan, 73, of Orange, passed away May 9, in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Thursday, May 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Monticello, Ar, Sept. 19, 1941, she was the daughter of Herbert S...
The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship presented by Waste Management is this Saturday in The Woodlands. For those who are inspired by the thousands who will participate in the upcoming IRONMAN triathlon race, there are a wide variety of triathlon distances and events athletes can begin preparing for any time of year. Triathlons are events of varying distances that involve swimming, cycling and running in successive fashion. There are four primary...
Dan Gillies, 60, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 6, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. A native of Battle Creek, MI, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dan was the senior equipment operator for Lamar College Port Arthur for the past 14 years. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial for family and friends will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday, May 17, at his residence. Dan is survived by his wife Debbie Gillies of Vidor; sons Derrick Lee Gillies...
Vacations are a time to relax and escape from regular life. When you're miles from home, the last thing you want to worry about is the safety of your home. If you plan on taking a vacation this summer (or any time this year), here are some simple tips on prepping your home for a vacation. Stop Your Newspaper and Mail One sure sign of being absent from your home is a pile of newspapers in the driveway. Contact your newspaper delivery person and stop service while you're gone. I...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 8, 9, 10 and the morning of May 11: Warrant service, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 2100 Dupont Dr. Weapons offense, 2324 Maxwell Cr. Traffic accident, 2000 Sunset Dr. Terroristic threat, 600 5th St. Trespassing, 1603 14th St. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 9100 N. Hwy. 87 Public intoxication, 23rd and Manley Cr. Traffic accident, FM 105 and Windy Ln. Assault, 1910 Dupont Dr. Traffic accident, 4205 Old Hwy. 90 Public...
Talmege Newton Myers, Jr., 57, of Mauriceville, died Saturday, May 9. He was born Aug. 19, 1957, to Annie Lucille Falls and Talmege Myers, Sr., in Austin. He is survived by his father, Talmege Newton Myers, Sr., of Lillington, NC; sisters, Mary Totino and her husband, David, of Mauriceville and Debbie Stauff and her husband, Bruce, of San Antonio; a host of loving nieces and nephews; and many loving family members and dear friends in North Carolina. A gathering of Talmege’s f...
The 23rd annual Starks Mayhaw Festival will be the May 14, beginning at 4:00 pm; 15, beginning at 3:00 pm and May 16, beginning at 10:00 am, at the intersection of Hwy. 109 and Hwy. 12, in Starks. There will be food, games, rides, music and much more. For more information, contact Evelyn White at 337-743-6297....
The Orange County Commissioners Court approved $40,000 in HOT funds to attract a second professional fishing tournament. Bobby Fillyaw, executive director with the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, said they are working on organizing a second tournament. It will also be televised. This is not a BASSMasters tournament. He hopes to have it in Orange by late spring next year....
St. Mary Catholic School is proud to announce that they have completed their 4 year “Catholic School Management” program. We are very thankful for those that were members of this team and appreciate all your time and talents. This program included guidance of revising of brochures, website, enrollment data and many more valuable documents that have improve the school. St. Mary Catholic School appreciates the time and talents of all committee members involved. Personal tha...
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 received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Pictured left to right are Chris Bra...
The Salvation Army, 1950 MLK Dr., Orange will hold an open house May 13, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. Donations are also needed for the summer program for kids. Donations being accepted are art supplies, paper products and t-shirts. Donations of clothing and household goods are being sought as well for the store....
The person that gave me this week’s recipe asked me not to reveal her name so I am honoring her request. She told me that when she attends her family reunions, they always want her to bring this casserole. The evening I prepared this corn, it was a perfect accompaniment to our dinner of Beef Pot Roast & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Sliced Tomatoes Drizzled with Ranch Salad Dressing and Dinner Rolls The ingredients called for in the casserole are staples in my k...
Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots has been suspended for his part in what has been called "deflategate." Brady was suspended for the first four games of the season, while the Patriots have been fined $1 million. Two draft picks have also been taken away from the team. The Patriots were accused of deflating footballs that were used in last season's AFC title game against the Indianapolis Colts....
