Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Sunday was an exciting day for space enthusiast and Orange County native Nathan Price. The 8 a.m. launch of Richard Branson in his Virgin Galactic Unity 22 spacecraft was another step forward in the new space age and the beginning of space tourism. "It's about time," said Price about the Virgin Galactic flight. "The Virgin Galactic system is the evolution of the system that Burt Rutan won the X Prize for back in 2004. They thought was they would be flying that in just a few...
In a public workshop allowing taxpayers to speak for or against the presence of game rooms in unincorporated areas of Orange County, the “nays” had it all to themselves Tuesday. The “ayes” were no-shows. The 45-minute discussion drew a full-house crowd of about 50 to the County Commissioners courtroom and ended with County Judge John Gothia pledging the county will put forth its first game room regulations within a month. Ten residents who took their turn at the podium and all...
On July 4, 1845 the Convention of 1845 was called to meet in Austin to consider the joint resolution of the US Congress proposing to annex the Republic of Texas. By a vote of 55 to 1, the delegates formally accepted the annexation offer from the US Congress. Texas was formally admitted to the United States later that year on December 29. Here are five things happening around your state: • Agenda for special session called by Governor Abbott released This week, Governor Abbott released eleven agenda items for the L...
Lamar State College Orange partnered with the Orange County Economic Development Corporation in enticing Optimus Steel to expand in Orange County. Now the college in downtown Orange is announcing it’s ready to partner with the company to help it staff up. “We are thrilled that Optimus Steel has chosen to expand its footprint in Orange County,” LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson said. “LSCO is committed to providing an educated and skilled workforce in the community for compani...
The Texas State University System, the one that includes Lamar State College Orange and the others in Beaumont and Orange, is getting an injection of Southeast Texas. Orange native Stephen Lee and former Orange County Republican Party Chairperson Sheila Faske have been appointed to six-year terms on the nine-person board that oversees operations of seven universities and colleges. "I'm super excited to start a new chapter in my life," Faske said. "This is a great honor," said...
The slick surface of the lake was disrupted by skipping shrimp and the familiar sound of trout crashing the helpless crustaceans. Each cast with a soft plastic was met the familiar thump of an aggressive fish that thought they were much larger than they really were. One small trout after another continued to hammer the jigs and also continued to be too small. The next logical thought for catching bigger fish was to go to a topwater plug, which usually works well under these...
Mary Beth McClure, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on July 11, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 30, 1954, Mary Beth was the daughter of Grady Rawls an...
Swimming, attending camp, and participating in sports are something that many youngsters in the foster system miss. Many do not get the chance to experience these sorts of summertime activities. Being removed from their home and placed in the child welfare system because their family is in crisis, these children are already facing trauma that no child should experience – yet on top of all of that, their participation in normal childhood activities with their peers often b...
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD Billionaire Richard Branson has hurled the world into a new orbit. Aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, he brought Astro-Tourism a step closer to commercial space travel. He beat out richer rival Jeff Bezos. Branson, age 71, and five crew members from his Virgin Galactic space tourism company, reached an altitude of 53.5 miles over the New Mexico desert, experiencing four minutes of weightlessness, witnessed the curvature of the earth, then glided...
The pandemic interrupted one of the longest running saltwater tournaments in the state of Texas last year, but it is "game on" again starting at 5:00 p.m on the 16th and concluding at 2:00 p.m. on the 18th. The S.A.L.T. Club will renew its annual event this weekend and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year's tournament not only caters to the entire family, but also features several new categories and $18,000 in cash and prizes as well. Some lucky youngster...
Last month the big news about last night's All-Star Game was that the Houston Astros had seven players nominated, which led the major league teams. After the ballots were compiled a couple of weeks ago, four Astros players were selected for the American League All-Star roster-the entire Astros' infield with Alex Bregman at third, Jose Altuve at second, Yuli Gurriel at first and Carlos Correa at shortstop. Then the players voted for the game's eight starting position players...
The William Diamond Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Orange, Texas recently installed the following officers for the upcoming year 2021-2022. Members recently installed include Katy Latiolais, Historian; Janelle Ramsey, Librarian; Brenda Herman, Treasurer; Sue Wilks, Corresponding Secretary; Jackie Huckabay, Registrar and Elberta “Bertie” Herman, Regent. Not shown: Ann Rothering, Recording Secretary, Lois Ferrell, Chapl...
The William Diamond Chapter will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on September 18, 2021, at the Old Orange Café. It will be combined with the annual Constitution Day Luncheon. The Chapter was organized in 1971, with 35 members. To become a member, a woman must be 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence. She must provide documentation, as well as the Revolutionary War service of her Patriot ancestor. The chapter meets at the St. Paul United...
