Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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While the neighborhood children pop firecrackers and shoot bottle rockets Monday night, the big July 4 fireworks displays in Orange County are taking place on the east and west sides. The City of Orange's celebration of the 246th birthday of the United States of America will be held at Riverside Pavilion, 708 Simmons Drive, beginning at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, at Vidor's Maplecrest Baptist Church at 7 p.m., the Republican Party of Orange County is hosting an indoor community-wide...
Twenty years ago, a few people were getting music from the internet thanks to a new device called the iPod. Netflix mailed DVDs. Less than half of Americans had broadband internet service. No one had dreamed of a smartphone that people would allow people to have a computer in their pocket, or conceived of social media. Technology has changed the world in two decades. But technology still has not caught up with Orange County's biggest mystery. Who killed little Dannarriah...
When two great major league baseball teams face each other, one leading the majors in pitching and the other MLB's best hitting outfit, I always pick the team with the best pitching. And that's the way the four-game series between New York's Pinstripers and the Houston Astros went last week at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. The Astros' starting pitching was superlative, completely quieting the mighty bats of the Yankees. Houston's bullpen, which is among the best in the MLB...
A reception honoring longtime City of Orange employee Jim Wolf was held Tuesday, June 28, in the Ira Williamson Room of the Orange Public Library. Wolf is stepping down as the Director of Public Works effective June 30. Wolf has been the head of the Public Works Department for 23 years. Wolf is proud of the projects accomplished for the City of Orange during his time with the city. "Over the years we've been able to take and use grant money to improve water and sewer...
Things would really suck the breath out of you if Orange County suffers another storm like Hurricane Harvey. But first responders and others working out of the Emergency Operations Center at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center aren't likely to complain about the eats. County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to pay $30 per meal for four meals a day – or $120 per day per person -- for Disaster Food Services served at the EOC. L3S BBQ & Catering, a business h...
The city of Orange continues its effort to clean up as more sub-standard buildings were torn down. The clean-up goes along with the progress on adding new residences. Last month the city issued eight building permits for new houses along with seven permits issued for demolitions. The buildings were in different areas with the addresses as 1205 Main Avenue, 1207 DuPont Drive, 2311 Riverside Drive, 2322 Butler, 1110 13th Street, 3915 Meeks Drive, and 1910 Luther Drive. DSLD...
The Orange Lions Club celebrated its history Monday night, then made some more. Lion Butch Campbell highlighted the club's long tradition of service to the community as he installed a new slate of club officers and directors for the 2022-23 term after dinner at the Brown Center in Pinehurst. He pointed out the Orange Lions had a special history as the presenters of their annual Lions Club Carnival for almost a century as he reminded that the officers had a defined role in...
Please join us each Thursday in July for our Family Fun Days. We will gather from 6 :30 pm to 8:00 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 401 N. 37th Street in Orange for food, games and fun....
Kirby E. Procell would have turned 85 this week. Born on June 30, 1937 he passed away on May 22, 2021 Kirby E. Procell was born in Colfax, Louisiana, on July 30, 1937, he was the son of Sam Procell and Pearl Roberts. Kirby did an apprenticeship with Lamar and went on to do a weight and measure school with Texas A&M University. He worked for Sparrow Brothers as a Vice President. Kirby later went to work with his brothers at Procell Brothers Performance Center and worked as a...
The Texas House of Representatives is made up of 150 members elected from individual districts throughout the state. Traditionally they are re-done to accommodate changes in population every ten years. The only exception is recently when the Republicans chose to re-apportion the state while there had been no recent census carving the state into districts that assured a Republican majority in the House. The House according to the state’s constitution is required to meet at n...
Pastor Harland Strother will usher in a new era at Cowboy Church of Orange County when he takes up the reins July 1. Strother's "Faith Walk" style of ministry encourages believers to kick up a little dust while keeping in mind that working for God's glory is never about "I"; it's about HIM. Strother refuses to be cowed by what many may consider the decline of the church in America. A scripture particularly close to his heart is Luke 14:23, "and the lord said unto the servant,...
Spring's now past, a pleasant but hazy memory with summer officially arriving June 21st. So, for the next several months, summer will be keeping us company. This means we can count on a long, hot season for the next several months. Intense sun light and high temperatures have now faded most of our spring flowers, and now is a great time to add color into our gardens for the remainder of the summer here in Southeast Texas. There are numerous flowers which can handle our hot...
Not only are the temperatures scorching hot, but the summer music schedule is red hot as well and the fall schedule of events is shaping up to be a fantastic one too. Several big events have been added to venues in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, so take a look below and find what is best for you. June 30 Midland, Party by the Pool, L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, La. July 2 Daughtry, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 2 Rod Stewart, Cynthia Woods...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that Maggie James of 3rd Coast Movement, has been named June Employee of the Month. Chris Auster, Business owner with 3 rd Coast Movement said, “Maggie has been with 3rd Coast Movement since 2016. She began as an intern and had been promoted to part time trainer, then full time trainer and now, recently Assistant Manager. She has many defining characteristics that make her a great employee. She is punctual, honest, and e...
The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2022 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will be open to the public at 5 P.M. on Monday, July 4, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. The celebration will begin with concessions and activities at 5 P.M. followed with live entertainment by Logan Soileau from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. A spectacular fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert at 9 P.M. Concessions and kids activities...
Motorcyclists rallied on Saturday, June 25, for what they hope will be the first of an annual event to promote awareness for motorcycle safety. The 500 for Life rally began in Orange at the Community Church and concluded at the Cowboy Harley-Davidson dealership in Beaumont. Cowboy Harley-Davidson cosponsored the event with Columbanus Motor Sports of Orange. Keli Borel of Columbanus Motor Sports said 500 for Life is to emphasize motorcycle safety. "Motorcycle riders are one...
Chase Miller, 28, of Orange, was taken away from this world the morning of June 25, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Tony Wilcoxson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October 13, 1993. Chase was a father of four and loved his c...
The Orangefield Bobcats have been under the leadership of Athletic Director Josh Smalley the last ten years. This upcoming school year will mark the eleventh season for Smalley as their head football coach. For the second time in five years the Bobcats have been lowered in classification because of enrollment numbers in the Orangefield Independent School District. The next two years at least Orangefield will compete in the Class 3A level for all University Interscholastic...
On Friday, June 24, 2022, Katherine Ann Mason, 81, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away peacefully in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. Katherine was born on December 2, 1940 in Deweyville, Texas to John and Mary Hryhorchuk. Katherine was the last of 13 children. She loved having many siblings and took great pride in being a Hryhorchuk. Katherine met her husband, George, and they were soon after married in 1964. They recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. "Jerry" a...
Clifford Gordon Reese, Sr., 89, of Port Arthur, passed away on June 22, 2022 at Rose Place Assisted Living in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Bradshaw of Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
On June 23, 2022 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by all her children and grandchildren, Katherine McLane Frey, 83, passed from this world to our Heavenly Father’s house in the heavens. She was born April 9th, 1939, in Eunice, Louisiana to Effie Louise and David McLane. She married Will David Frey in 1957. The Frey Family moved to Orange, Texas in 1966 and she ran Frey’s Nursery & Garden Center with her late husband, Will. Katherine was a larger-than-life per...
Patricia L. Doguet, 84, of Mauriceville, passed away on June 22, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Patricia was born in Church Point, Louisiana, on September 18, 1937, she was the daughter of Homer and Marie Barousse. She had the most amazing laugh and contagious smile. Patricia was very outgoing and always made friends wherever she went. She never turned down a meal of seafood, it was her absolute favorite. Patricia enjoyed going dancing and adored all of her animals. She...
The dangerous heat continues this week, bringing high temperatures and sweltering humidity to much of the country. In the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region, millions will experience excessive heat warnings and record-breaking high temperatures throughout the coming days. Because extreme heat and humidity can be deadly, the Red Cross offers steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. WHO’S AT RISK? Some people are more at risk of developing a h...
Manuel Birmingham, 71, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Manuel was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 9, 1950, he was the son of Tim Birmingham and Isabel Diaz Mendoza. He worked at the papermill for 40 years in Orange. Manuel was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling, his favorite place to visit was the beach. He was an incredibly kind man who...
