Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The worst kind of tragedy – the senseless murder of 19 children and two adults – touched the world last week and hit home especially hard in Texas. The events involved in the state's worst school shooting ever, a lone gunman's attack at an elementary school in Uvalde, are under close scrutiny. "Something like this was unthinkable when I was growing up," said Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services for Orangefield's school district. "Fire drills, stop, drop and roll, and...
When a possible $6 billion Chevron-Phillips Chemical ethylene plant was first introduced to Orange County headlines in January of 2019, everyone agreed it was a big deal. That single investment, it was noted by someone who knows, would be equal the rest of the county's industrial plant values all put together. In the three-plus years since, Orange County's list of "possible" investments has nearly tripled in value, to $16.5 billion with between 25,000 and 30,000 construction...
UVALDE’S FAVORITE SONS THE TOWN IS GRIEVING Some people may not be aware that Uvalde has had two favorite sons. John Nance Garner, known as ‘Cactus Jack’ was a U.S. House Speaker and President Franklin Roosevelt’s vice president before falling out with F.D.R. Although he was a force in Washington, he is best known for his observation of the vice presidency. He is supposed to have said, “It wasn’t worth a pitcher of warm spit.” In retirement he often sold pecans from his fron...
Anybody that thinks pitching isn’t 75 per cent of the game of baseball, needs to re-think their position on the subject—or take a gander at the American League West Division standings where the Houston Astros are leading by 3½ games and sporting a nifty .625 winning percentage with their 30-18 record in games through Sunday. And the ‘Stroes have been doing most of their winning with their mound prowess, because their hitting with runners in scoring position is practi...
Easily one of the most alluring features of Sabine Lake area is the fact that you can catch so many different species of fish in a relatively small area. The brackish water holds both fresh and saltwater fish in good numbers as well as quality. It’s never uncommon to see a stringer of fish include flounder, redfish, speckled trout, and an occasional really nice largemouth bass. The potential for all these fish to be in the same body of water makes each strike that much more e...
Peggy Claybar likes to give little lessons to her grandchildren and little ears were listening to the ones about community service. On their own, four of them decided they could bake cookies and lemonade to sell to help rescue dogs. Now, Annabelle, Caroline, Breelyn, and Keller will hold their Fifth Annual Lemonade Stand on Wednesday, June 1, outside the home of F. David and Peggy Claybar on Pine Avenue at Fifth Street in the Old Orange Historic District. The hours will be 9 a...
The City Council of Orange voted to promote John Bilbo to be its new Fire Chief Tuesday night. City Manager Mike Kunst called the Special Meeting to deliver his hand-picked candidate for a council vote. Bilbo, 50, had been serving as interim Fire Chief since the April retirement of David Frenzel. A 1990 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, Bilbo will complete his 22nd year with the Orange Fire Department in August. The U.S. Army vet worked his way up from...
The 2022 hurricane season is starting out with a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, but the good news for a storm-weary Orange County is that the National Weather Service predicts it will affect the Florida coast, rather than Texas or Louisiana. The NWS in Lake Charles issued the news Tuesday afternoon as the season started on Wednesday. The tropical depression is from the remnants of Hurricane Agatha, which started in the Pacific Ocean and crossed the Yucatan. If the...
The 2022 Babe Didrikson Zaharias Junior Golf Award winners have been announced. Representing Little Cypress-Mauriceville was Montana Dileo as this year's girls 'Player of the Year' and Neely Wozniak as the girls 'Character and Leadership Award' winner. On the boys side, Orangefield's Xander Parks was this year's 'Boys Player of the Year' and younger brother Lincoln Parks was the boy's 'Underclassmen of the Year.' Thie 2022 'Coaches of the Year' were Johnnie Harrell of LCM for...
Let me start by saying everyone leads a hurried and hectic lifestyle, that's our world and it's not going to change any time soon! As a gardener, occasionally, you need to take a step back and think about what you are adding to your garden and then ask yourself why. Sometimes the stuff you add to our garden is beneficial, sometimes the stuff you add is insignificant and not impactful, but sometimes what you add is detrimental, harming your soil and plants. Coffee Grounds For...
I have a lifetime honorary membership in a gun range. I have owned a gun since I was eleven years old. I have enjoyed hunting, skeet shooting, target practice and own more guns than most. No one can accuse me of being anti-gun. It is now, however, time to do away with silly arguments such as advocating that more guns with less restrictions make us all safer. Or, that any legislation passed such as prohibiting silencers or twenty round clips will lead to the government taking...
Here’s a few things happening around City Hall. As you well know, the Atlantic hurricane season is upon us. It’s time to start thinking about your preparations and plans for the upcoming summer and fall around this. From what I can gather so far, it’s supposed to be an “above average year for cyclone activity”, so a little diligence now may save some heartaches later. There are numerous sources out there to help with planning for emergencies, just do a quick internet...
Brandy Lynn Duhon, 49, of Bridge City, passed away on May 23, 2022 at home. Memorial services will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., June 3, 2022, at 105 Parkside Dr, Bridge City, Texas in the Senior Citizen's Hall. Born in Orange, Texas on March 20, 1973, she was the daughter of David Borghese and Diana Whitehead. Brandy was a family woman who was very passionate about everything and always had the biggest smile. She loved her chickens, gardening and making everyone feel welcome...
Heaven received a beautiful angel on May 12, 2022. Alice Joy was born on January 4, 1945, but everyone called her Joy. Her parents were Fred and Helen Rash. She was married to Billy W. Fisette for 53 years and she loved him dearly. She was 78 years young though, she would never admit to it! She was a very beautiful, intelligent and strong woman. She loved to decorate and work on her ceramics, she loved music, she loved gardening, she loved to watch her bird feeders and the...
Paul Roy, Jr, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, June 1, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio and Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, May 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m....
Merrill Avner Stringer, Jr., 84, of Orange, passed away on May 25, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 9, 1937, he was the son of Merrill (Bud) Stringer, Sr.,...
NOTICE OF PRACTICE CLOSURE: The medical practice of Dr. Christopher Boehme is announcing it’s closure due to his sudden death. With written patient authorization, a copy of the medical record may be made available by calling 832-242-4362....
A successful season came to an end last week for the Orangefield Bobcats baseball team. The China Spring Cougars defeated Orangefield in two games at neutral sites to eliminate the Bobcats from the state baseball playoffs in the Region 3 semifinals. This season was the second in a row for Orangefield to reach the fourth round of the post season. Last year the Bobcats were eliminated by the Rusk Eagles in a one game playoff. The two opponents Orangefield (28-2-1) and China...
Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49 family and the Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual Flag Retirement on June 11th at 6:00 P.M. at the American Legion hall, 108 Green Ave, Orange. The public is urged to attend to learn the proper way to retire unusable U.S.flags. Anyone with old unusable flags are welcome to drop them off at the American Legion. For more information you can call (409) 886-1241 after 2:00 p.m. daily....
The Heritage Veterans Memorial Committee hosted its 18th annual Memorial Day Weekend tribute to local armed forces veterans who died in service to their country at Orange's First Church of the Nazarene Sunday evening. Those in attendance listened to a reading of the names of 16 men and women killed in action or missing in action, followed by a three-volley salute by the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, then saluted the American flag as a bugler played Taps. Memorial...
This week we mourn the loss of 21 Texans in a horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Words can not adequately express our grief and we offer prayers of comfort to the families affected, the community, and our state. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Finance and Business and Commerce hearings Two Senate committees I am a member of held hearings in Austin regarding their interim charges. The Senate Business and Commerce committee met to...
On May 22, 2022 her work on earth was now done. Mary Edna Richard Russell closed her eyes in this world and opened her eyes to God's Glory. Mary was born on July 9, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Eddie and Mary Lou Richard. She was married to Billy Russell for 60 years and they had four children. Mary was the epitome of a stay at home wife and mom. She was the type of mom that served as room mother to her kids' classes and also served in the PTA. She was always helping out the teach...
The City of Orange has scheduled a special meeting of City Council for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, at which it is expected to name longtime Fire Department employee John Bilbo the next Orange Fire Chief. City Manager Mike Kunst has the responsibility of bringing forth a candidate to the city council after several candidates for the job were interviewed last week. He called the special meeting, which will take place at the City Council Chambers at the Orange Public Library, 220 N....
Prentice Dillard, 92, of Orange, passed away on May 28, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., May 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Hemphill, Texas on November 25, 1929, he was the son of William Franklin Dillard and Mary Berta Tilley. Prentice was a family man and he...
Leon Carter, 95, of Orange, passed away on May 24, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch and Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Ralls, Texas, on May 19, 1927, he was the son of Cecil Ray Carter and...
