Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Ann Bryant could play piano by ear at age 5, so her parents paid for piano lessons. “That’s when teachers came to my house to teach,” she says. “They don’t do that anymore.” Bryant soon retires after 57 years with the Bridge City district; 61 years of teaching in all. She says she will spend time with husband Cecil, also a retired teacher, and give piano lessons every afternoon. “I’d like to learn more about technology,” she says. “I’ve got a computer and Facebook and e-ma...
Recently, at the City of Orange Citizenship Day, the city invited local students to participate in city government. Community Christian School sent Jonathan Breaux, eighth grade, who took over for Les Anderson’s position in Road and Bridge; Marissa Gray, seventh grade, represented Keith Merritt, Orange County Sheriff; Faithe Davis, ninth grade, served as Vergie Mooreland, Treasurer; and Amy Hanks, tenth grade, took over from Lynda Gunstream as the Tax Assessor/Collector. It g...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce was joined on Monday, May 17 by the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber/Southwest Louisiana, to celebrate the grand re-opening of Louisiana Airboat Inc. and Cypress Lake RV Park. Airboat rides are one of the most unique ways to experience the Blue Elbow Swamp, the Sabine River, and the surrounding estuaries. The airboat tours have been a long standing tradition in Orange and an exciting adventure for locals and tourists...
What a difference a day makes. The wind was not a factor Saturday morning, but the first measurable rainfall in quite some time tested the trout anglers competing for $7,500 in cash and prizes in the Cabela’s Speckled Trout tournament. Sunday, however, was bathed in sunshine and most of the field substantially upgraded their first day catches. It was almost as if the field fished different lakes depending on their strategy, but either way the winning teams took their c...
WELCOME TO ANOTHER COLUMN It seems like I just finish one column and its time to start another. This week I cover many of the natives, a little something for everyone. Since the census is being taken now it will affect redistricting in 2011. I reflect on what happened in 2001, killed by Gov. Perry and redrawn in 2003, with computerized lines, assuring Republican control. What I didn’t say is that our Republican congressmen might as well stay home. They can’t stop anything and they can’t pass anything. They come back to their...
The public is invited to join in the seventh annual tribute to Orange County veterans at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 30 at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange. The patriotic tribute to all veterans and those currently serving in the military will include special speaker James Nier, executive director of the Texas Veterans Commission. A 22 year veteran of the U.S. Army, Nier served in Vietnam (1962-1963) and Korea (1967-1968). A life member of the...
Red Hot Flashers The Red Hot Flashers of the Red Hat Society of Orange County will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at Sunset Grove Country Club. Birthday ladies are:Lovely Lady, Ruth Fisher and Lady Lady Bug, Jacque Phelps. Members are invited to bring a small door prize and wear their finery. All ladies are welcome. For more information, call 886-1609. OC Republicans to meet The Orange County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 25 at the Orange County Administration Building. The meeting will...
The Orangefield Bobcats, Bridge City Cardinals and the West Orange-Stark Mustangs are headed to the regional quarterfinals round of the 3A state playoffs. The good news is we know that one team for sure will make the regional semi-final round. On the other hand, it is a guarantee one will not. The Bobcats and Mustangs will lace it up with a three game series played at West Brook on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. with the third came to follow (if needed). The...
Brad Frye, 41, who has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, has been named the major, or assistant chief to succeed the retired Joey Hargrave. Frye said he’s traveled much in his career and it will be a nice change serve in his home area. “I look forward to rebuilding with the community and working with the citizens,” he said. Frye lives in Orangefield with his wife Sandy, and children Savannah and Brayden. He was formerly with the DPS office in Orange, havin...
