Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Treatment doesn’t stop when a patient wins his or her battle against cancer. “Overwhelmingly, more patients are surviving their cancer,” Austin oncologist Debra Ann Patt, MD, told Texas Medicine, TMA’s monthly physician publication. The success of cancer treatments brings new issues to light, including how physicians — both oncologists, or cancer doctors, and primary care physicians — can support patients once treatment is over. That’s where “survivorship plans” come in....
Larry James Smith, 64, of Orange passed away Wednesday, May 27, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Larry was born Dec. 23, 1950 in Orange, to Beverley Marie (Guillory) and William Smith. He was veteran of the Vietnam War serving his country in the Marine Corps. He was a lifelong resident of Orange and was a truck driver for many years. Larry enjoyed going fishing. Larry was a loving person who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by h...
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue using caution as rivers and bayous rise across Southeast Texas following several days worth of rain across the state. There is still a possibility some low lying roadways could have standing water and any future rain could make conditions worse. TxDOT is asking drivers to not drive through standing water and instead, turn around and find an alternate route....
Brenda Marlene Schirck Welch, 60, of the McLewis Community, passed away May 27, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother William Ricks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Orange Ward. Burial will follow at Dorman Family Cemetery in the McLewis Community. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Rapid City, SD,...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 26, 27, 28 and the morning of May 29: Warrant service, MLK and Pheasant Warrant service, 3300 Ridgemont Dr. Miscellaneous incidents, 4301 27th St. Warrant service, 2nd and Turret Larceny from vehicle, 3333 Ridgemont Trespassing, 610 Burton Damaged property, 3819 Meeks Death, 2712 Holcomb Rd. Larceny from vehicle, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 2000 Dupont Dr. Burglary, 3333 Ridgemont Dr. Forgery/counterfeiting, 2424 16th St. Public...
For the second time in recent history the Orange Fire Department held a pinning ceremony for multiple personnel at Central Fire Station. From left to right, newly promoted Captain Jeremy Burch, Captain Jason Maddox, Captain Cody Caples, and Captain Randy LaSalle where honored by family and friends for their hard work and dedication it took to prepare for and pass the promotional process for the rank of Captain. All four men have served the department for at least four years...
Thursday, May 29, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received information on the whereabouts of the Golf Cart which had been stolen during a burglary at LCM High School May 24. The golf cart was located and returned to the High School. At this time, no arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing....
As I write this, we are in the last few days of the Session. Like the state, which has been affected by torrential downpours and floods, the Legislature is working to hold back a flood of bills as we try to beat the deadline. The next time you hear from me the 84th Legislative Session will have adjourned for Sine Die, meaning we have adjourned without setting a date for the next time we will meet, on June 1st. Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol: - Proposed Tax Cuts Over the past few weeks, the...
The National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center and Climate Prediction Center issued their hurricane season forecast for this year: below normal with 6-11 tropical storms and hurricanes, of which 3-6 become hurricanes, and 0-2 become major....
Public radio station 91.3 KVLU announced this week that plans are in place for a trip in conjunction with Collette Travel exploring the magic of the south during the holiday season. Travelers will experience the history, charm and singular hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina fully adorned for the holidays December 6 – 11. The trip will begin with two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the...
Orangefield High School has announced several summer camps for students. The camp schedules are as follows: June 1-4, Boys Basketball Camp for incoming 1st- 9th grade 1:00-4:00; cost $45.00 includes basketball. For questions please contact Rea Wrinkle at [email protected] / or 381-1574. June 15-18, Girls Basketball Camp for incoming 1st-5th 8-9:30; 6th-9th 10:00-12:30 cost $40.00 includes t-shirt. For questions please call 735-4504. July 20-23, Volleyball Camp for incoming 6th – 9th, 9:00 – 11:30 cost $40.00 inc...
Rosalind Elizabeth Casey, 57, of West Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 19, in Port Arthur. Born Aug. 27, 1957 in Orange, to Eliate John Badeaux and Geraldine Ann (Lalonde) Badeaux, she lived in Orange and had previously lived in Florida and Alabama for 13 years. Rosalind worked as a housekeeper at the DuPont Sabine River Works Plant in Orange. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, she enjoyed playing bingo, working sudoku puzzles, traveling to Florida and spending...
Ken “Scooter” Johnson, Jr. 52, of Orange, died Thursday, May 28, at his residence. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Arty Crow, Johnny Breaux, Brud Thomassee, Charles Dunkin, Brandon Breaux, Brandon Wells, Har...
Judge Donald Wayne Peters, 76, former Municipal Judge and former Mayor of Bridge City, departed to his Heavenly home on May 28, at his home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Boone, the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft, Robert Evans, and Butch Thurman. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at...
Anticipating a significant increase in the state’s mosquito population, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists are offering tips on how Texans can help slow mosquito breeding in backyards and protect from being bitten. “Mosquito populations are booming throughout the state and will likely not go away anytime soon after all our rains and flooding,” said Dr. Mike Merchant, AgriLife Extension urban entomologist in Dallas. “Not all of the mosquitoes swarming us right n...
