Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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David “Cooney” Haynes, Sr., 81, of Nederland, died Sunday, Aug. 30. He was born Sept. 28, 1933, in Honey Island, to Elsie Flower and Ernie Haynes. David retired from Texaco after 25 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran and coached little league baseball and junior league football. David enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline Haynes, of Nederland; sons, David Haynes, Jr. and his wife, Patti and Tim Haynes and his wife, Can...
The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its September meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange. Leeanne Brown, Orange Deputy Fire Chief, will be the guest speaker, giving information on Hurricane Evacuation and Home Safety and Fire Prevention. Because of comstruction at the church, only light snacks will be served after the meeting. Guests are always welcome....
The Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance is kicking off its First Annual Car Show and BBQ Cook Off, Oct. 3, from 10 am-3 pm, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City. Link meals will be available for $5.00 and all proceeds will go to benefit Orange County neighbors facing financial hardship. Whether antique, classic, or modern, any type of vehicle is eligible for entry and a free meal is provided to those who elect to participate. Special guest judges in the car show will be State Representative, Dade Phelan; Bridge City...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their seventh annual Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 pm. Following the parade, there will be a seasonal themed movie on the lawn behind BC Bank. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the BC chamber at 735-5671....
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 28, 29, 30 and the morning of Aug. 31: Miscellaneous, 14th and Sholars Warrant service, 1818 Robin Ave. Traffic accident, 610 Strickland Miscellaneous incidents, 4300 Meeks at Francis Fraud, 3325 Chasse Ridge Dr. Traffic accident, 1104 N. 16th St. Larceny from building, 100 16th St. Robbery, 1301 W. Park Miscellaneous, E. Oregon St. Miscellaneous/911 hangup, 3819 Meeks Dr. Aggravated assault, 911 4th St. Miscellaneous, 1200 block Park...
Margaret Ann Long, 70, of Orange, passed away Aug. 30, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, Sept. 3, at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. W.W. Smith. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in El Dorado, Ar, February 16, 1945, she was the daughter of Doug Harper and Doris (Goodwin) Har...
The Ned speaker, Ned (poster) and the question winner Elizabeth Quintero. St. Mary Catholic School participated in the NED show which means “N”ever give up, “E”ncourage others and “D”o your best. Students learned about how to be champions and reach their goals in life and in their education. Students participated in character building questions and one student won a free yoyo. The Ned speaker, Ned (poster) and the question winner Elizabeth Quintero...
Tickets for the WO-S at PN-G football game will be on sale in the Athletic Office Thursday, Sept. 3, 9:00 am-noon and 1:00-3:00pm and Friday, Sept. 4, 9:00 am-noon only. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets at the gates are $6. Game time is 7:00 pm and the gates open at 5:30 pm. Directions to Indian Stadium: Follow Hwy. 87 through Bridge City to Port Arthur Take the Hwy. 366 exit and turn right onto Hwy. 366 Stay on Hwy. 366 until you reach Merriman St. Turn right on Merriman and gym is first...
Master Gardeners to hold business meeting The September meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners Association has been changed to be on Monday, Sept. 14, instead of the usual second Thursday of the month, only for this month. Social time and a pot luck supper will start at 6:00 pm, with the meeting from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This month will be a business meeting and we will show the members how to log into the online system for reporting their volunteer hours. We will be discussing the finalization of the upcoming Master Garden...
Lamar Institute of Technology will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. No classes will be held and all offices will be closed. Classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8. Offices will re-open at 8 am on that day....
The second annual Granger Chevrolet 5K walk/run will be held at 8:00 am, Oct. 10, starting at Granger Chevrolet. Last day to early register is Aug. 31. To register go to www.grangerchevrolet5k.com. This event will be professionally times (Chips) by the Driven Race Solutions (The Driven Net). Places will be recognized by age group and awards given. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and grab bag....
Clovis James Dumesnil, 92, of Bridge City, passed away Aug. 31, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. C.J., as he was called, was born on July 8, 1923, in Franklin, La., to Mary Naquin Mendoza and Felix Dumesnil. C.J. was a World War II veteran and served in the Philippines. He worked at Levingston Shipbuilding Company for 42 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to French music, and eating French food. C.J. was devoted to his faith and dedicated to...
The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Aug. 24-28: Jeremy C. Messer and Celeste M. Stanley Colten R. Rainwater and Laura N. Golightly Matthew W. Scolaro and Erica D. Thomas Thomas B. Bouget and Maddison P. Marchand Joseph C. Biship and Hannah L. Williford Raymond B. Mobbs and Lisa N. Grantham Eurise E. LeBlanc, Jr. and Ronda K. Rutland Philip W. Welch and Shanna L. Granger Paul W. Crochett, Jr. and Melissa A. Lawrence Tu B. Bui and Thanh N. Phan...
All non-emergency departments of the City of West Orange will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. All offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 8....
