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Articles from the July 13, 2015 edition


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  • Texas Team Trail announces 2016 schedule

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    The Texas Team Trail (TXTT) presented by Cabela's recently unveiled the 2016 schedule, which includes stops at some of the most popular tournament bass lakes in the country. The regular season will kick off January 30, at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The following month, the TXTT will return to Toledo Bend. The reservoir straddles the Texas-Louisiana border and served as the location for the 2014 TXTT championship event. In March, the TXTT will visit Richland Chambers Reservoir in c...

  • Three juveniles arrested for arson in fires

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Three abandoned houses burned in the City of Orange on the following dates: 902 Sholars was burned twice, the garage was burned first on June 29 and the house was burned on July 5. The location of the other houses are 612 Cypress Avenue, July 04, at 4:42 pm and 1207 Park Ave., at10:24 pm. Arson was suspected in all of the incidents. Orange Police Detective T. Hilyar and Orange Fire Department Arson Investigator J. Bilbo investigated the fires. Wednesday July 8, two female...

  • DPS reminds Texans about dangers of leaving children in vehicles

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans about the dangerous potential for vehicular heatstroke in summer months when a child is left alone in a vehicle. Every year, children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle or entering a vehicle unnoticed. “Children should never be left unattended in a vehicle regardless of the weather; however especially in warmer temperatures, the likelihood of serious injury or death increases exponentially when a c...

  • Allen Potter

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Allen Theodore Potter, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully at his home, July 8, after a long illness. Allen was born in Beaumont, Sept., 6, 1952, to Samuel Raymond and Ada Mae Potter. He was a lifelong resident of Orange. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeanette Cunningham and one brother, Walter Potter. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Judith Cummins Potter; brothers, Raymond Potter of Annacordis, Wa., Marvin Potter and wife Elise, of Mauriceville and Joe Potter, of Lafayette, La.; son, Robert...

  • First United Methodist holds VBS

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    The First United Methodist Church, 11929 Hwy. 12 at Johnson Rd., Mauriceville, will host a free weekend Vacation Bible School, Friday, July, 17, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Friday night kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with registration, supper, carnival games, music and a special appearance by Malcolm the Magnificent, a Christian illusionist. Late registration begins Saturday at 9:00a.m. and the program runs from 9:30 to 3:30 and includes lunch and snacks. The closing program is Sunday morning at 11:00a.m. Parents or...

  • Bethel Baptist holds VBS

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Bethel Baptist Church located at 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is having a one day SonTreasure Island VBS Aug. 1, from 9:00-2:00 pm. Come join the fun featuring music, bible stories, bounce house, corndogs, snow cones, crafts and more. To pre-register or for more information call 936-414-3906....

  • Texas game wardens wrap up alligator attack investigation

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    An Orange County resident will face no charges for killing an alligator that killed a Missouri man in Orange. Texas game wardens have completed their investigation into an alligator attack that resulted in the death of Tommie Woodward, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri. Investigators concluded that the unprecedented circumstances of the case, believed to be the first fatal alligator attack in Texas on record, warrant no further action, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department press release. The alligator suspected of...

  • Eunice Martin

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Eunice O. Martin, 88, of Cypress and formerly of Bon Wier passed away Saturday, July 11, in Houston. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., at Squire Cemetery in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 15, at Squire Cemetery in Cleveland. Born in Colgate, Ok, April 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Warren A. Anderson and Minnie (Larabie) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Martin; daughter, Connie Martin Atmar; brothers, Bill Anderson, Chester...

  • Community comes to the aid of cancer patient

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Family and friends are asking the community to help a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend in a benefit they're holding on her behalf. Nicole Regel, 25, a single mother of two, was diagnosed six months ago with a rare form of uterine cancer. She is currently recovering from a complicated surgery and she now faces a long series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments along with numerous tests and doctor appointments. The benefit will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July...

  • Clyde Tynes

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Clyde Alan Tynes, 56, of Hartburg, passed away Friday, July 10. Clyde was born Oct. 4, 1958 in Orange, to Susie Mahalia (Kirby) and William Robert Tynes Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Hartburg and was a member of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Clyde was owner and operator of CT Resale; he loved building and restoring furniture. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting and sports. Clyde was a loving man who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his father,...

  • Ann Olliff

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Ann Bell Olliff, 84, of Orange, passed away July 11, at Calder Woods in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Warren. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Born in Raymondville, Jan. 11, 1931, she was the daughter of William Albert Bell, Jr. and Mary Adele (Small) Bell. Ann...

  • Harry Ray

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Lt. Harry Ray was born in Monroe, LA in 1925 and passed away in Converse, on July 8. He was raised, with his sister Lorraine, by an assiduous, caring, and devout mother, Wanda Ray. He wanted to fight in WW2 and in 1942 persuaded his mother to sign for him to enlist in the Navy as a minor. He served in the Mediterranean on a prison ship, and subsequently a destroyer. During the Korean War he served on Destroyers operating off the coast of Korea. In 1956 he married Helen Abernat...

  • Albert Gray

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Albert J. Gray, 73, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 10, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Monday, July 13, at St. Helen Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Albert John Gray was born in Port Arthur, Aug. 14, 1941 to Bart E. Gray and Ollie Stanley Gray. He spent the first 10 years of his life growing up in Sabine Pass. He was a 1959 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High...

  • Kaz's Korner

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Houston's Favored to Host High School State Football FInals Back in 2006 the University Interscholastic League began having predetermined locations for the state football playoff finals. This may bend Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones out of shape because he’d like for those 10 games to be played over three days at his AT&T Stadium in Arlington every year. But many high school football coaches feel that because of the huge number of high schools in the Metroplex Area, teams playing a championship football game against an opp...

  • Orange Police Beat

    Updated Jul 13, 2015

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between July 10, 11, 12 and the morning of July 13: Theft, 610 Burton Ave. Public service, 3102 Oakmont Dr. Burglary, 7 Byron Rd. Traffic accident, 100 Wickard Attempted suicide, Bruce Ln. Missing person, 2002 Texas St. Warrant service, 100 College St. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 2800 MacArthur Dr. Found property, 2630 IH-10 Damaged property, 561 Hydrangea Ave. Warrant service, 2100 Simmons Public intoxication, 4600 Old Hwy. 90...