Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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More than a century ago when long automobile road trips were rare, Orange leaders joined a unique group of business and civic leaders to build one of the first transcontinental paved highways through the U.S., the Old Spanish Trail. The Old Spanish Train Association formed in 1915 when the businessmen met in Mobile, Alabama, to begin the private effort to make a paved roadway for motoring traffic. Members paid $100 a month, or $3,115 in 2024 money, with the dues going to...
The 21st Century's leading adage is "you can't trust everything you read on the internet." That is especially true during a divisive, controversial time in national politics with a big election on November 5. When it comes to seeking correct election information, the Orange County Elections Administration Office is the place to find answers to questions. The office, under the direction of Donna Alford, is at 206 Border Street to the west of the main courthouse. The number is...
Early September temperatures in Orange County still reached 100 degrees last year, but this year, sweater weather is coming a bit early after a rainy front moves through. Look for clear skies and lows in the 60s for the weekend, according to the U.S. Weather Service in Lake Charles. Not only will the feel of fall be here, but the longrange forecast calls for the cooler temps to continue through next week and the big kickoff to fall activities and festivals. Bridge City is...
HOSTAGE DEATHS SPARK RENEWED CALLS FOR CEASE-FIRE A nationwide strike has begun in Israel, with the country’s biggest union vowing to shut down the economy in a furious push for the government to agree to a cease-fire deal after the deaths of six hostages taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack. The strike is expected to bring much of Israel's economy to a grinding halt, and to shut government offices, schools and private businesses. Flights were also briefly halted from Isr...
The sleek silhouette coasted over the tree line with that familiar darting flight pattern, the volley of shots only confirmed the obvious and the dove continued on its way toward the stock tank to get a much needed drink. This scene is played out thousands of times in the state of Texas as hunters take to the field suffering the effects of a long off season without much, if any, practice. Shooting these fast flying birds is enough of a challenge without any other...
Oh how the years have flown by. It just doesn't seem like twenty years have gone by since Mom died, Sept. 2, 2004. Her funeral service was held in the little Cajun town of Abbeville, on Sept. 5. For many years I had written about my life with Mom in the Cajun area during the depressed years and the hard times we faced just trying to survive. For a decade I had chronicled her life as a victim of Alzheimer's disease. At that same time President Ronald Reagan was suffering...
Woody Almazan, raised in Bridge City, and a former actor, as a teen, in many of Orange Community Players' productions, is hitting the big time with his first starring role in a feature film. "The Ecstasy of Gold: The Treasure of Jesse James" dropped on Amazon Prime and Apple TV Tuesday. "In 90 days it will be on Roku, Tubi and Peacock," said Almazan. "Everywhere but Netflix." The film is a "spaghetti" western. A genre made famous by Clint Eastwood. The term was used for...
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Mary Jo Wiler McClain, 98, of Bridge City transitioned to Heaven, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will by held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Pastor Samuel Karunanithi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the same location. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Formerly of Brashear, Texas in Hopkins County, Mrs. McClain was...
George A. Cruse Jr. was born July 28, 1954, and passed away August 26, 2024, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Kirby Cruse; sons, George A. Cruse III and wife Cameron and Justin Ridley Cruse; grandchildren, Colt Cruse and Riley Cruse; and sister, Debbie Soiett and husband Dana. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Allison Cruse Sr. and Peggy Cruse; and sister, Connie Dickey. Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service...
