Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Ernest Leroy Smith, 46, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Smith, who is a sexually violent predator, removed his ankle monitor on Thursday and fled from a Houston halfway house. He is wanted for parole violation and is considered at high risk to reoffend. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Smith has ties to San...
Evelyn Marie Aaron, 72, of Orange passed away Monday, Aug. 24, at her residence. Evelyn was born July 11, 1943 in Orange, to Clothilde (Normand) and Laurence Buriel Peveto Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and was of the Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed making floral arrangements. She worked at several local flower shops for many years, including Fuller’s Floral Shop and Heaven Scent. She also enjoyed changing the decorations in her home to go with the seasons. Evelyn w...
Justin "Gus" C. Alamond, 34, of Vidor went to meet his Heavenly Father Wednesday, August 20, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Houston. A native of Orange, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a Vidor High School graduate and was an Eagle Scout. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 10, at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Justin is survived by his father Dennis Alamond and...
St. Mary Catholic School students, Adrian Willingham and Kaleb Malin display their Good Samaritan certificates. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. Principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The win...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 27 and the morning of Aug. 28: Sexual assaults, 4400 block Highland Ave. Assault, 1600 MacArthur Warrant service, 201 8th St. Robbery, 3333 Ridgemont Dr. Warrant service, Hwy. 96 at Village Creek Bridge (Lumberton) Theft, 1225 Dupont Dr. Warrant service, 1600 Chapman St. Possession of synthetic narcotic, 100 S. 10th St. Traffic accident, 15th and Cherry Warrant service, 2118 Lincoln...
The Heritage House Museum will present "Paper in Pieces, Larger than Life, Part II The Art of Avril Falgout", Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 pm. The museum isolated at 905 Division, Orange. Refreshments will be served at opening. The exhibit will be on view Sept. 15-Oct. 16, Tuesday through Friday, 10 am-4 pm. For more information, call the museum office at 886-5385....
David Ball - For The Record Zachary Jordan Blanchard, a 2011 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. this past May and was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. Blanchard's career at the Naval Academy in many ways mirrored his career at LCM, where he graduated fifth in his class, excelling academically, athletically and in leadership, according to sponsor Don...
The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced the implementation of the Impact Texas Teen Driver program (ITTD), which is a new requirement for driver license applicants who complete a teen driver education course. The two-hour ITTD program contains several videos that provide awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. “Driving is one of the most dangerous things teens do on a daily basis, and it should command their undivided attention,” said DPS Director Ste...
Beginning Wed., Sept. 2, at 7:00 pm, the Orangefield United Pentecostal Church will be hosting a bible study series, "Understanding The End Time" by the Rev. Irvin Baxter. This series will be every Wednesday night for 14 weeks. The community is invited to attend. The church is located across fro Orangefield Schools on Hwy. 105. For more information, call 735-8295....
Members of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 are hosting an indoor garage sale to raise funds for our programs. Tables are being rented for $10 Each (no tables will be allowed brought in). The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 3. from 7-1 pm at the VFW Hall on N. Hwy. 87. Sept. 30 will be last day to reserve tables. The hall will be open Friday from 5-8 pm for vendor set up. Saturday, vendors only will be let in at 6:30 am to set up their tables with doors opening for customers at 7 am. No early birds will be allowed in before...
The Orange County Extension office will hold an evening hands on vegetable canning class Thursday, Sept.24, from 6-8 pm class. Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent, will be teaching how to can fresh green beans along with making salsa. There will be a fee of $20 per person, payable by cash or check the evening of class. You will be bringing home your canned green beans. The class is limited to 15, so call 882-7010 to RSVP....
Monday, Aug. 24, an armed robbery was committed at Sun Loans, 1104 16th St. Orange. After an extensive investigation by the Orange Police Department’s Detective Division, arrest warrants were obtained for four individuals. All four subjects, all Orange residents, have been arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony. Joshua Tremaine Shaw, 20, was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25; Jordan Chancelor Pitre, 24, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Mason Paul B...
Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science will be offering the last Food Handlers Class for 2015. Along with this being the last class for the year, it will be held in the evening to accommodate those who work mornings or during the day. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment such as but not limited to: good personal hygiene, cross contamination and time and temperature abuse. The class is scheduled for Sept. 21,...
Representatives from the Texas Historical Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to help with the restoration of the depot in Orange. Those present were left to right, Mitch Wright from Austin, Merle Tanner from Houston, FOOD board members Katherine Frey,Diana Hill, Susan Quigley, Carol Sims, Carrie Woliver, Rose Simar and Dave Derosier, Judge Jerry Pennington, and Mayor Jimmy Sims. Photo was taken at the Orange Chamber of Commerce....
Wesley “Bubba Joe” Ford, 66, of Orangefield, passed away Aug. 27, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, Aug. 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Clary Chesson and Ralph Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, March 2, 1949, he was the son of Billie Joe Ford and Elsie Ruth Ousley Ford. Bubba loved playing th...
Jerry W. Goodyear, 74, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, Aug. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Gary Wheeler and the Rev. Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on Jan. 13, 1941, he was the son of Floyd M. Goodyear and W...
Gloria Ames Trahan, 92, of Port Arthur died Thursday, Aug. 27. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born March 12, 1923, in Port Arthur, to Gerome Genusa Ames and Frank Ames. Gloria retired from Gulf Oil after 34 years of service in various positions. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and enjoyed square dancing. Gloria will be remembered for her excellent cooking, baking, and willingness to help wherever she was needed. Survivors include her...
PHOTO: New Bridge City head coach Dwayne DuBois sends in the next play with Cardinal quarterback Camden DuBois. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn With a new head coach and coming off a 2-8 season in 2014, the Bridge City Cardinals desperately needed to make a statement about what is in store for the 2015 football campaign. The Cards’ made their point, loud and clear, this past Friday night against the top-ranked Kirbyville Wildcats as BC took a 24-21 decision over the home team ...
H-E-B is offering customers more ways to save with special promotions and the launch of its annual layaway program in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Free Layaway program will be offered in all H-E-B plus! locations and requires no opening fee for customers to get started. “As we expand our product offerings, this layaway program is another way we can offer families more value, and in turn more savings,” said Bill Anderson, H-E-B Group Vice President of Genera...
The National Foxhound Hall of Fame Cemetery located near Shelbyville, Texas. There are a total of 33 national champion foxhounds buried here from states as far away as Missouri and Florida. This type of fox hunting was where the dogs were released to chase the fox, but not to catch and kill it. Due to the loss of large tracts of forested land, this old East Texas sport is largely a thing of the past....
UPDATE -According to The Texas Department of Public Safety, one person was hospitalized as the result of a three vehicle accident that involved a Freightliner truck, a utility van, and a pickup at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Hwy 62 in Mauriceville at approximately 1:30 pm. No other information was available at this time. Updates will be added as they become available. PREVIOUS REPORT - At about 1:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 28, OCSO responded to a major traffic accident at Hwy. 12...
The National Weather Service continues to monitor Tropical Storm Erika. It is expected to weaken to a tropical depression later tonight or Saturday, due to the mountainous region it will be traveling over in Hispaniola. Erika could weaken further to a tropical wave, or strengthen to a tropical storm on Sunday. The intensity forecast is highly dependent on the length of time over the islands and the strong wind shear. Weak systems like Erika have a history of changing forecast...
David Ball - For The Record The Orange County Commissioners Court will address elected officials salaries and law enforcement agenda items at their regular meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 31 in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Orange County Administration Building, 123 South 6th St. in Orange. Commissioners will consider adopting elected officials salaries for the 2015-2016 fiscal year budget year. Under consideration is the approval of an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services between the county and the...
Photo: Bridge City Cardinal tailback Patrick Morris slices through the Kirbyville defense. PHOTO: Mark Dunn. Mark Dunn- For The Record They called it the "Year of the Cardinal!" Tonight began a new era for 'Big Red' debuting new head football Coach Dwayne DuBois and a strategic make-over for Bridge City. On Friday night the the Cardinals whipped the state ranked Kirbyville Wildcats 24-21 opening night on the road. The "Year of the Cardinal" begins. Bridge City punched away at...
