Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Karen Fisher jokes that she even hates herself when she writes her self a check to pay for her property taxes. "I hate that Karen Fisher," she jokes. Fisher has been the elected Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector for nearly eight years and Wednesday is her last day after working in the office for 32 years. It's been a tradition for decades for checks to pay property taxes and the vehicle registrations collected in the office to be written to the personal name of the tax...
The OCARC Fishing Tournament provides more than a chance for local amateur anglers to win money for their catches. The supports clients at the sheltered workshop and brings people together to celebrate the special adults. The tournament is always held on the first Friday and Saturday of August and this Saturday will be the 36th. Thanks to local businesses, prize money this year is going up with $500 for the top prize in the four major categories, bass, speckled trout,...
Orange will be getting a new $20 million plant to produce fertilizer using waste products from the seafood industry. Construction of the plant is to begin "immediately," according to news releases. The plant will be the second for Tidal Grow AgriScience, which currently has a production facility in Pacific County, Washington. The Orange plant will be built with a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The products include brand names Oceanic and SeaPhos. They are...
When Constable Jeremiah Gunter isn't out busting illegal game rooms or smoke shops violating laws, he's been brainstorming a way to encourage more local kids to get a career in law enforcement. His ideas have led to a way to raise scholarship money, showcase area musicians, and create a community gathering all at once. This coming Saturday, August 3, the inaugural Orange County Music Festival will be held at the Mauriceville Community Center pavilion. Entry is $10 and people...
8 PARIS OLYMPICS The United States women’s gymnastics team has done it again. It is back on top with its fourth gold medal in the team event in the last 32 years of a medal-earning streak. Team USA had a glorious showing on all four apparatuses heading into the individual finals strong. It's no surprise Simone Biles hit her floor routine Tuesday, the last of 12 chances Team USA had to prove it was worthy of a gold medal. It'll head to the top of the podium with Biles' s...
For many local anglers the annual OCARC Fishing Tournament symbolizes “summer fishing” and for the past 36 years that’s exactly what it’s done. This long running event captures the essence of our local community and provides both support for a great organization as well as bragging rights for some lucky anglers. Tournament director John Thomas and his staff do an exceptional job running the event as well as making sure everyone, especially the kids, has an opportunity to not...
Brent Coon and Associates will be holding the second of three Town Hall Meetings to discuss the recent chemical leak in Orange County. Brent Coon & Associates law firm has already filed over 500 lawsuits emanating from the major gas leak in Orange County that sent dozens to the hospital and left thousands stranded away from their homes or worse in their homes with no air conditioning as part of a massive “shelter in place” notice from local government agencies dealing wit...
The Orange Train Depot will host its bi-monthly Bingo game at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4. The Friends of the Orange Depot invite the public to enjoy the historic building at 1210 Green. Cost is $25 for 20 games. Refreshments and Mimosas are included in the ticket price. Only 95 tickets will be available so the public is encouraged to get their tickets now by calling Rose at 409-330-1576. Tickets will also be available at the door until max is met. The prizes will be gift...
Local residents may help make a positive impact in the community by bringing items to our Edward Jones Branch - Taylor Perkins office in town during regular business hours from July 29, 2024 to August 9, 2024. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, cannot be accepted. The branch address is: 715 Texas Ave, Suite D Bridge City TX 77619. Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors...
The Bridge City Strutters earned many awards at the American Dance/Drill Team Camp adding to their list of impressive accolades and wins. Individual Awards: JV Kick Company Tarah Bradley Bryleigh Cummings Caroline Pachar Sgt. Bella Sanchez Lilee Underwood Alaina Wheeler JV Miss High Kick: Tarah Bradley Varsity All-American Kick Company Lt. Raely Ply Lt. Addisyn Watts All-American Dancers: Marleigh Boyd Zoee Buchanan Brooklyn Landry Raely Ply Olivia Romero Taylor Tran Addisyn...
Season Tickets for the upcoming Mustang Football Season, can be purchsed through July 29 at the following link: https://secure.payk12.com/school/West-Orange-Stark-High-School/739 After that date, all tickets will need to be purchased on a weekly basis though Payk12. If you have any questions, or are having issues, please contact the Athletic Office at 409-882-5530....
Schedule Change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas All Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Texas will operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays, effective July 29. The centers help Texans with recovery from two disasters, Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the location of the nearest center go to fema.gov/drc. Texans can shorten wait times at the centers if they apply to FEMA online, by phone or...
