Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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St. Mary Catholic School is excited and eager to begin the 2014-2015 school year ,which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 13 with a Meet and Greet. The first day of classes will be Thursday, Aug. 14. The St. Mary staff has the strength, muscle, energy, power and excitement as they prepare for another successful and productive academic school year. Pictured: St. Mary Catholic School Staff...
Bridge City HS Seniors Kelly Zoch and Kellyn Cormier were chosen out of student leaders all over the state to serve this summer as JCs at Texas State University. An integral part of the TASC Summer Workshop experience is the role of the JC (Junior Counselor). JCs are expected to model high standards of behavior, interact with workshop delegates, work closely with the workshop consultant and director by leading activities on stage and work behind the scenes to ensure the...
For the next two months, Entergy Texas, Inc. customers in the McLewis area of Orange County can expect to see contract workers removing vegetation that could cause problems for their electric service. Work was scheduled to begin this week along a power line out of the McLewis Substation on Highway 62 in Orange County. The line is almost 51 miles long and serves more than 1,200 customers. “Our goal is to keep the lights on for our customers,” said Johnny Trahan, customer service representative for Orange County. “A key part...
Orange police are investigating a robbery at St. Mary Catholic Church where $12,000 in gold and brass Holy communion vessels were stolen. According to police, there were no signs of forced entry, indicating that the church may have been unlocked. The church, in past history was unlocked to parishioners 24 hours a day. Items taken from the church included seven chalices, four ciboriums that hold communion wafers, six brass candle holders, two brass pots, a side table that...
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Ezekiel Harris, 28, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, and a cash reward up to $3,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Harris is wanted for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Harris’ last known address was in Bryan, and he also has ties to Brenham. His criminal history includes sexual assault, probation v...
Mable Rost, 97, of Orange, passed away on Aug. 11, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, Aug. 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and the Rev. Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, August 14, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in Arnaudville, La., on September 1...
Prepare to be entertained and amazed this season as you discover “It’s your Symphony… with a Twist!” The Symphony of Southeast Texas’ (SOST) 62nd season promises to be filled with excitement and intrigue as they perform well-known classics, but then twist it up with something new or unique that might not be expected. “We have planned a little bit of something for everyone this season,” said SOST Music Director Chelsea Tipton, II. “Whether you love the traditional performances of the classics or are looking for a new inter...
This is one of the best pork chop / chicken breast meals I have ever eaten. The meat is very moist and tender, and tastes heavenly. My family likes this recipe with baked zucchini fries. I am including both recipes. I really hope y'all enjoy this meal as much as we do. Make sure to serve it with a big ol' glass of sweet tea. Onion Crusted Pork Chops pork chops or boneless / skinless chicken breasts French fried onions salt and pepper, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning to...
An Orange man's truck was stolen Monday morning when he stopped at Crawdad's in the 4000 block of IH-10. Richard Sterling told police that he parked his vehicle on the west side of the building and went inside the store. Sterling said that he left the keys in the ignition while he was in the store, but the vehicle was not running at the time. Sterling said that when he walked back outside, he noticed his vehicle missing. The vehicle is a 2014 silver Dodge Ram 3500 dually. There was also a Taurus 9mm pistol in the truck....
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Rosetta Sanders, 87, of Houston, will be Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2:00 p.m., at the Starlight Church of God In Christ. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the churc h. A native of Pine Grove, LA, and former Orange resident, she was employed some 50 years by the former Hibernia Bank of Orange, retiring as a Teller. Survivors include her sister, Emma Williams of...
John Guidry Sr., 66, of Orange, passed away on Aug. 11, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orange, on Jan. 12, 1948 he was the son of Leo Guidry Jr. and Mary Ethel (Berwick) Guidry. Johnny served in the U. S. Army and worked as a Longshoreman for ILA...
I have a favorite cookbook titled “Beyond Grits and Gravy.” It is compiled by Gwen McKee and Barbara Mosley. They are the authors and editors of the Best of the Best State Cookbook series and Recipe Hall of Fame Collection. I have several of their cookbooks, all outstanding. In this book, they have researched and selected traditional recipes from favorite southern cookbooks, their families, friends and their own personal favorites. I often enjoy having breakfast for supper. I prepared these Hot Cakes from the book for my sist...
Lamar Institute of Technology is currently registering students for all portions of the Fall 2014 semester. The Fall 16-week and the Fall 2 8-week semesters begin on Aug. 21. Fall Late Start Semester begins on Sept. 22, and the Fall 3 8-week semester begins on Oct. 14. Students should have completed the admitting and testing process before being advised. The class schedule is available on the LIT Web site at www.lit.edu, and copies are also available on campus. Students will also have the opportunity to begin work on an...
Ashton Gautreaux, senior shortstop from Orangefield High School, has committed to continue her education and softball careers at Faulkner State College in Alabama. The Sun Chiefs compete at the NJCAA level. Ashton plays softball in the summer for the Orange Crush Gold....
Kylie Bradley, senior catcher, from Orangefield High School has committed to continue her education and softball at Faulkner State College in Alabama. The Sun Chiefs compete at the NJCAA level. She plays in the summer for Orange Crush Gold. She will proudly represent the Lady Bobcats after this year at Faulkner State The coaches and her family are extremely proud of Kylie....
Student orientations and “Meet the Teacher” dates and times have been set for Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD schools. All campuses, except LCM High School will hold their back to school events on Thursday, Aug. 21. Little Cypress Junior High sixth grade students and parents will meet in the cafeteria at 10:00 a.m. for a brief orientation. At the same time, seventh and eighth grade boys athletics will meet in Bates Gym. At 10:30 a.m. class schedules will be posted outside of the school office and students can visit the...
CURRENT NEWS THAT MATTERS Oscar winning actor/comic Robin Williams, 63, was found dead in his Tiburon, California home around noon Monday, Aug. 11. Tiburon is across the Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco. His death was a suicide due to asphyxia (death by hanging). He had been battling severe depression of late. Robin was considered a comic genius, a versatile actor beloved by several generations. Baby Boomers first became acquainted with him in 1978 as Mork on TV’s Mork and Mindy. Many remember him as a D.J. in 1...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 11, and the morning of Aug. 12: Assault/intimidation (includes stalking), 201 8th St. Burglary, 3130 16th St. Larceny from vehicle, 110 Amaryllis Warrant service, 4900 Hwy. 90 Stolen vehicle, 4080 IH-10 Traffic accident, 2400 16th St. Missing person,111 Pine Ave. Traffic accident, 12514 FM 105 Burglary, 408 W. Cypress Ave. Burglary, 2901 23rd St. Attempted suicide, 1400 block Huntsman Traffic accident, 16th and Sunset Traffic accident,...
