Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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It will be an event like Orange hasn’t seen since … at least 2019. Sunday is the date. The Riverside Pavilion is the site. The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2021 Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration – especially since the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 gathering. The event is free and open to the public. It promises to explode with plenty of pent-up red, white and blue. Gates will open at 5 p.m. at the new covered concert venue at 502 E. Destroyer Dr, a hundred yards or so from the Orange Boat Ramp....
Robert Bergeron, Bridge City’s Assistant Chief of Police, will run the department until a new Chief is named, City Manager Jerry Jones said. Paul Davis, Police Chief for his hometown since 2009, is officially retiring Wednesday, June 30. A reception honoring Davis was held Wednesday morning at City Hall. “The assistant chief, his lieutenants, sergeants and all the people who have their jobs will continue to do them,” Jones said. “That’s Assistant Chief Robert Bergeron,...
Zoning changes that would allow two Bridge City landowners to build 12 housing units on four vacant lots currently zoned for single families moved ahead Monday night. After neighbors of the proposed construction voiced strong opposition to the changes during a public hearing at City Hall, the city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend Bridge City's City Council authorize the zoning changes to multi-family residential at its next meeting, set for 6 p.m....
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has spent almost $2 million in asset forfeiture funds in the past year to better equip its 150 employees. Since Sheriff Lane Mooney took over from an early-retiring Keith Merritt on July 1, 2020, the department has added 20 new vehicles (13 SUVs, 6 pickups, 1 jail van) at an average cost of $45,000; one new armored SWAT military vehicle for $225,000; a $26,000 computer server, a $21,000 software update; two K-9 dogs for $10,000 each; a sniper...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp this past week at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Built on the foundations of spirit, tradition, and excellence, NCA draws athletes from around the area and across the state. This year, LCM was proud to have their entire JV and Varsity squads and mascots nominated for All American, a distinction presented annually to the most outstanding athletes in their sport, with several members receiving the coveted...
One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. The task of sifting through all the variables and making sense out of all the factors in order to establish a pattern is what drives many anglers. Unknowingly we all go through the same process every time we fish but without the fanfare. Most of us don’t realize we are even doing it, establishing a pattern, but just a...
Here it is the final day of June, which over the past few decades has been a month when our Houston Astros have had problems winning baseball games. That wasn’t Houston’s problem this season—at least for the first three-and-one-half weeks—until they traveled to play the lowly and rebuilding Tigers at Detroit last weekend. In a reversal of most seasons, the 2021 Astros have had a huge winning record against opponents who were in the top echelon of their respective divisio...
Tony Viator and Jeremy Reeves squeezed the most out of a very tough fishing day and won everything there was to win in last weekend's third qualifying event in the Sabine Redfish Series. The east Texas Safe Floor team won first place money with a 20.96-lb. stringer, the big fish side pot with a 9.26-lb. red and the most spots side pot with nine. The fact that only ten of the twenty-one teams managed to weigh in fish was a testament to the difficulty of the day. All of these...
Several events around Southeast Texas have been added to the growing list of events, and they all happen to be just in time for what will surely be a great lineup of events this fall. New additions include Asleep at the Wheel at the Lutcher Theater on Oct. 16, Blue October at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont on Oct. 29, and Koe Wetzel at Ford Park in Beaumont also on Oct. 29. Visit each respective venue on the Internet for ticket and event information. July 2 Gabby Barrett,...
With summer officially here and COVID-19 restrictions loosening around the country, many people will look to grilling, cookouts, and other outdoor gatherings, including fireworks displays, to enjoy the warm weather. As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is providing important reminders and guidelines for safely enjoying these activities. Make sure your gas grill is working properly • Leaks or breaks are primarily a problem with gas grills. Check the gas tank hose for leaks before u...
On Saturday, June 26th the WOSHS Theater Department had some students volunteer to perform at the Stark Foundation Summer Reading Event. The book this year was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, and the students performed a scene from the book for more than 60 kids who all received a goody bag with summer activities and a copy of the book....
Monday at the WOCCISD Regular Board Meeting the board recognized Mr. Ronald Sonnier for his generous contribution to students of WOC through the Joyce Sonnier Memorial Scholarship Fund. ...
Calling all incoming WOS Freshmen. Sign up for FISH CAMP today at www.WOCCISD.net Incoming Freshmen get a taste of what High School is all about during Fish Camp. Students must register to attend. $10 per student. The deadline to register July 2nd....
Melinda Wedgeworth, 60, of Orange, passed away on June 20, 2021, in Orange. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Serenity Oaks in Vidor, Texas. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, on February 28, 1961, she was the daughter of Marlon Bamburg and Willie Juanita (Rascoe) Paredez. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marlon Bamburg and Willie Juanita (Rascoe) Paredez; and brothers, Marlon Ray Bamburg, Jr....
Rose Roberts Powell, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on June 23, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Joseph Hargrave with Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in La Marque, Texas, on November 21,...
Wendell Tilley has been named INVISTA Orange site manager. Prior to this new role, he served as the site's Director of Asset Performance/Reliability Technology. "Wendell's extensive experience in operations and management has him well prepared to lead the Orange site as we continuously improve on the manufacturing of our nylon intermediates," said Bill King, vice president of Operations, North America. Tilley has held various roles in operations in his more than 29 years with...
