Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The easy north wind has already begun to work magic on local hunters as they eagerly await the September 1 opener of dove season here in Texas. North Zone hunters as well as Central Zone hunters will enjoy a few weeks of hunting before those of us south of IH-10 get into the mix of things on the 14th. So far the days leading up to the opener have been filled with some goofy weather that always seems to make an appearance before the season starts. For the past several seasons...
Orange County continues on the path for more industrial growth as two projects have been approved for possible tax abatements from the state and local entities. Orange County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a resolution approving a Reinvestment Zone a 435.4 acres outside of Bridge City. County Economic Development Director Megan Layne said the area is known as Humble Island. Its a tract of land that on the banks of the Neches River that sticks out near the Veterans Memori...
A RUDE AWAKING Before turning in Saturday night I checked the weather forecast for Sunday. I learned the extreme heat and drought would continue with a high of 109 expected. A few weeks ago I wrote about the weather this summer being like Mexico’s weather 70 years ago. I thought if we continue to have this kind of summer for the next 70 years, the Gulf Coast area will be like Mexico, with no large trees, only shrubs. Anyway, I turned in for the night and set the temperature a...
West Orange now has its first Blessing Box for people in need to get food items. Businessman Al Granger and his Team Granger presented the Blessing Box Monday to West Orange First Baptist Church and church member Meritta Kennedy, who is a city councilor. Granger and Kennedy are to the right of the box. On the left are church members Kelly Riley, plus Michael and Meritta Norwood. Donors are free to add non-perishable food items to the box and hungry people are invited to take...
Texas has 774 new state laws starting on September 1 that will affect different aspects from criminal laws to regulations for businesses that get state licensing. The Texas Legislature meets in odd-numbered years and passes a myriad of laws and regulations that usually begin on the first day of September after the legislative session. The newest laws and regulations were set by the 88th Texas Legislature that met earlier this year. Orange County's State Representative Dade Phe...
Rodney Joseph Guillory, 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2023, Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Tommy Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Welsh, Louisiana, on June 16,1939, he was the son of Joseph Lee Guillory and...
Brenden Allen Joseph Barlow, 23, gained his angel wings on August 26, 2023. Brenden was one of the most loving, caring people you could meet. He was a giving person with a servant’s heart. Brenden accepted the Lord and was baptized at the age of 8. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be his grandmother, Aletha Jackson. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at C...
A big fourth quarter rally helped Bridge City win the Bayou Bowl in Week 1. The Cardinals will try to make it two wins in a row when they play their first road game of the season on Friday. Bridge City trailed Orangefield 9-6 after three quarters in the Bayou Bowl. The Cardinals scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win the game 26-9 and gain possession of the Buzzie Gunn Trophy. Bridge City Head Coach Chad Landry said he had never even held the trophy until after F...
Week 1 did not start well for West Orange-Stark, but in the end the Mustangs won on the road. This week the Mustangs return home to play their crosstown rival in the Orange Bowl. Nederland is always a tough place to play and that was true last Friday for the Mustangs who trailed the Bulldogs at halftime. Adjustments were made and West Orange-Stark completed the come from behind game with a 40-34 win. Coach Hiawatha Hickman summarized the comeback victory for the Mustangs....
For three quarters the Orangefield Bobcats were leading their opening game of the season, but a decisive fourth quarter resulted in a loss. This week the Bobcats play a very talented private school out of the greater Houston area in Orangefield. The Bobcats led the Bayou Bowl against their big Orange County rival the Bridge City Cardinals 9-6 going into the fourth quarter. Bridge City scored 20 unanswered points in the final period to hand Orangefield their first loss in the...
It was an impressive Week 1 for Little Cypress Mauriceville with a win to start the season. This week would be even bigger for the Bears if they can come home with a victory in the annual Orange Bowl. The season opened at Sour Lake for LCM against the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. The Bears rolled to a 42-7 victory in the game. Head Coach Eric Peevey said Little Cypress Mauriceville actually started off a little slow in the first quarter. "With the number of young players we have I...
Orange County plus the cities of Orange, West Orange, and Vidor are showing increases in sales tax collections for the month of June, according to information from the Texas Comptroller's Office. The city of Orange was listed with a whopping nearly 80 percent increase in sales taxes with $1.11 million collected for sales during the month, compared to $632,405 in collected in 2022. That puts the city up 27.14 percent for the year to date with $6.41 million compared to $5.04 mil...
The City of Orange has initiated Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. Stage 2 water restrictions are MANDATORY, and expand the voluntary Stage 1 restrictions to include other non-essential water usage regarding: • Washing vehicles, except for commercial car washes and service stations • Filling swimming pools and operating ornamental fountains • Serving water at restaurants, except upon request • Power washing, wash downs, dust control, and flushing gutters City of Oran...
I have often compared serving in an elective position to skiing. The reason being that both look so easy to do until you try. Being somewhat athletic, after seeing people flow down the slope with ease, I was certain I could do the same. Boy! Was I wrong! After being fitted out with ski boots, skis and warm clothes, I felt like someone attached 2x4’s onto my feet. I tell folks that if they have question about the Texas Legislature, they should have asked me about it just b...
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange is proud to announce 25 students named to the Dean’s and President’s List for the Summer 2023 semester. Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication. Students named to the President’s list must be enrolled in at least 12 hours of courses and earn a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. BEAUMONT, TX Brittany Banks, Massage Therapy; Aseel Rabah Bassa, Dental Assisting FRED, TX Lindsey Danielle Ratcliff, Pre-Voc...
First Saturday is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Bridge City. We will be giving away hurricane supplies September 2nd from 10 a.m. until 12 noon under the car port on the side of the sanctuary in the parking lot. Look for the balloons and signs. Hurricane season will soon be here so supplies to be given away will be flashlights, can openers, lanterns, hand sanitizers, matches, first aid kit, garbage bags, etc. Prayer will be offered for those who request it as well as...
The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave in Orange, will be having a fish fry on Thursday, Sept. 14th, starting at 11 am at the Post. The menu will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert for $10.00. Orders can be placed on Wednesday, Sept. 13th for orders to go or by 9 am on Thursday morning, Sept. 14th for delivery. Walk-ins are welcome. Delivery is available. To place an order call (409) 886-1241...
Bridge City had a long wait but Friday night at Larry Ward Stadium it accomplished something it has been hoping for years to do again. The Cardinals beat the Orangefield Bobcats in football 26-9 to capture the coveted Bayou Bowl. The Cardinal victory means they get to take possession of the Buzzie Gunn Trophy which is awarded to the winning team in the football game between Bridge City and Orangefield. The Bobcats held the trophy for several years having won the last several...
J.H. Oswalt, 84, of Orange, Texas, left his worldly home on August 22, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Edwards. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Jay was born November 26, 1938, in Huxley, Texas to Aaron and Joy Oswalt. Jay and...
Our loving mother and amazing granny, Alice Marie (Snow) Stephens, 86, of Orange, Texas, left this Earth for her Heavenly home on August 21, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. We have no doubt that she was met at the gate by the love of her life. Born in Danville, Kentucky on October 6, 1936, she was the daughter of Boyd Snow and Maudie (Johnson) Snow. Alice married Andrew J. Stephens on October 16, 1963. Andrew stole her heart, and she would’ve followed him to the ends of the E...
Ralph Donevy Kirkland, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2023, in Orange. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 1, 1944, he was the son of Pearl Elmore (Barfield). Ralph worked for the Texas Department of Transportation as a truck driver for many years. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 195 and was a skilled machinist. Ralph loved hotrods, especially Chevrolets, and would build them and race them in the street with his son. He loved to go to garage sales...
The Lady Bobcats hosted the Orangefield Volleyball Tournament on Thursday and Saturday, August 24 and August 26. During the two days of play Orangefield went undefeated to capture the tournament trophy. On Thursday Orangefield swept all three of its opponents in straight sets in a best two out of three sets format in the tournament. The Lady Bobcats beat Bob Hope early in the morning 25-10 and 25-20 in their opening match. Orangefield bested Deweyville 25-17 in both sets...
The same week Bridge City and Orangefield were staging the annual Bayou Bowl in football the two schools played an exciting volleyball match. The Lady Cardinals defeated the Lady Bobcats in four sets on Tuesday, August 22, at the Orangefield Gymnasium. Playing on their home court the Lady Bobcats took an early lead in the first set when Orangefield won five of the first six points. Two later points went to the Lady Bobcats when serves by Lela Francis could not be returned by...
Jimmie Merle McLemore (Roebuck), 85, of Crystal Beach, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2023. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, on December 18,1938 she was the daughter of Prentis and Winnie Roebuck. She is preceded in death by her parents, Prentis and Winnie Roebuck; her loving husband, Mac; and her sisters, Sally, Mary and Katie. She is survived by her children, Judith Novotny (Jon) and Michael McCall, stepsons Ralph McLemore (Michelle) and Barry...
