Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orange Lions Club is throwing some future shade and tasty treats around the eastern side of Orange County. A tree-planting drive, led by club member Ralph Thon and drawing physical support from Orange and Bridge City Lions as well as Master Gardeners, and fiscal support from several area businesses, has been a first-year success. The planting of 180 pecan trees and 105 Arctic Frost satsuma trees around county parks, churches and schools was completed under the direction...
Whether you call it a second wave or prefer to refer to "hot spots," Southeast Texas is seeing the biggest rise in COVID-19 cases reported since early May, when Texas began reopening businesses shut down to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The last weekly numbers released on the Orange County Emergency Management website Friday, June 12 show an increase of 10 confirmed cases in the county – from 99 to 109 – from the previous report, issued on Wednesday, June 3. The numb...
The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas established the Q.B. Culpepper Leadership Award in honor of Mr. Culpepper, a founder of the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas. He was Superintendent of the Mauriceville School District from 1931 until 1940. After going into business for himself, he spent hundreds of hours working to establish Key Clubs at both Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Stark high schools. Ben Culpepper, son of Q.B., was a longtime member and leader of the...
Harold Gary Wharton, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Gary as he was best known, was born on August 21, 1938 to his parents Mildred Violet (Warren) Wharton and Harold William Wharton in Gering, NE. An only child, Gary grew up in a farming family. It was clear from a young age that Gary was destined to have a career outside of the family farm; his drive to educate himself and have a career he could be passionate about was something that could be seen...
Orange County football great and Baltimore Raven Earl Thomas III was back home on Saturday to host a drive-thru or picnic-style lunch giveaway for his hometown community. Nearly 1,000 meals were distributed to Orange residents during the 'Earl Thomas III Giving Back to the Community' event held at a staging area next to Lisa's Hair 'Tique Salon on 10th Street. Those in attendance were urged to respected social distancing and most wore masks as recommended to attend the event...
After Houston native George Floyd died May 25 with a Minneapolis policeman kneeling on his neck, a lot of people had to wonder if their local law enforcers employed similar "use of force" techniques. A group of Orange women took it upon themselves to find out from Orange Police Chief Lane Martin and Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt. The women liked what they heard. Both Martin and Merritt said no. "Sheriff Merritt said they do not train on the neck restraint used in the...
HONOR DAD ON FATHER'S DAY If you are fortunate enough to still have your dad, Sunday is the day to show your appreciation. If you have lost or don't have a dad, contact some old guy, show your respect and honor him with a call or card. I'll miss Neighbor Cox this Father's Day. I always contacted him or brought him something just to let him know I respected him. There are many older guys, longtime dads, who I truly respect. I never once had the opportunity to celebrate...
Despite some terrible early season weather, constantly changing winds, and some relatively hard run off from heavy rains the conditions on both our local lakes are ahead of schedule. On several trips in the last week I could not believe the amount of bait in our estuaries or the clarity of the water, both were impressive to say the least. The main bodies of the lakes as well as the surrounding marshes are full of life, the early season shad populations and shrimp numbers are...
The freshly painted and newly rehabbed East Roundbunch Swing Bridge spanning Cow Bayou in Bridge City out toward Chemical Row. The bridge has been closed since state inspectors ruled it unsafe in March 2017. The projected 18 month rehabilitation of the bridge was delayed following Tropical Storm Harvey. A spokesperson for Texas Department of Transportation said the bridge and the road, a well-used shortcut from Bridge City to Chemical Row, should be open this...
While it seems as though some anglers consistently catch fish every time they go fishing……in reality it just doesn’t work that way.More especially, when you are talking about bass fishing! A recreational saltwater fishermen just looking for a bite that isn’t species specific has a much better chance of catching something.The fact that when all else fails he can turn to live or frozen bait as an option greatly enhances his chances of some level of success. I mention this on...
KAZ’S KORNER It doesn’t matter what the decision about starting the 2020 Major League Baseball season looks like, most fans and probably many players and coaches won’t consider it a legitimate season due to the shortened number of games, the empty stadiums and the con- tinued hassle about the money. The owners and the union both agreed players would receive full prorated salaries for the number of games that could be played. And with empty stadiums, the money story won’t...
We were made aware Monday, June 15, 2020, that a student athlete possibly may have been exposed to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, we took immediate action and canceled our UIL (University Interscholastic League) summer workouts until further notice. We are following standard protocols and guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the UIL. Thanks for your understanding concerning this matter. We will provide more information in the coming days related to resuming UIL activities at our school district...
As of Wednesday, June 3, the Governor of Texas announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, all businesses will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, which includes museums. The Friends of the Orange Depot is announcing that the historic Southern Pacific Depot is now available for special event rentals. The small room can now accommodate a maximum of 25 persons, the large room, 50 persons. Both rooms may be reserved for larger e...
Mary “Lynne” Greenwell, 69, of Orange, passed away on June 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas on January 29, 1951, she was the daughter of Dennis “Ace” Amodeo and Betty Jo (Shoemaker) Amodeo. Lynne was a graduate of Kelley High School. She worked as a nursing assistant for Greenacres in Bridge City, where she was able to lovingly care for her patients and treat them as her own family. Lynne was an excellent nurturer and caregiver throughout her life, and loved t...
Karen Messer Meaux, 69, of Bridge City, passed away on June 9, 2020, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Ernie Karol. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020, with a Cursillo rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 5, 1950,...
A WOS varsity student-athlete in the high school football program has tested positive for COVID-19. UIL advised all schools that workouts were allowed to begin on Monday, June 8, 2020. On Monday, June 8, 2020, the student attended the varsity workout. Tuesday morning, the student contacted and informed Coach Thompson that he had possible exposure through contact with a family member who tested positive for COVID-19. Upon learning this information, Coach Thompson advised the student to stay home and get tested. Coach Thompson...
