Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District has once again been affected by a flood due to tropical storm Imelda. District administrators met on Sunday afternoon to determine how soon students and staff can return to school. After evaluating both Mauriceville Elementary and Middle, it was determined that we start school again on Thursday, September 26, if at all possible. If arrangements cannot be made for Thursday, an alternate date will be given parents no later than Tuesday, September 24. Staff who are able, will...
Former Orange County Judge Pete Runnels has resigned as mayor of the City of Pinehurst. In a brief letter dated Sept. 19, Runnels, 76, informed Pinehurst City Council and Administration that he will be retiring as of Oct. 3, 2019. He was in his seventh term as mayor of Pinehurst. Previously, Runnels served two terms, from 1976 to 1983, as Orange County judge. Mayor-Pro Tem Dan Mohon has been leading council meetings the past two months, during a prolonged absence by Runnels, who was hospitalized for a time this summer. The...
