Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orange Christian Services are hoping the 7th annual golf tournament on Oct. 6 at the Sunset Grove Country Club is their “hole in one” to keep their program up and going. The golf tournament is their only fundraiser of the year which makes it a very important event. Twenty-one teams are set to participate in the 18-hole tournament. However, they are still seeking businesses and individuals to purchase sponsor signs to be placed at each hole. The 12 inch by 24 inch signs are...
Size does matter — at least that’s what it says on the side of Chris Boyett’s 2005 International Commercial Extreme pickup Truck also known as the CXT. The rare pickup truck is seen often in Orange as Boyett conducts business. The International CXT is said to be world’s biggest production pickup truck for commercial business owners. Boyett purchased his truck from a person in Basile, La. The unique truck was developed from a 20-ton hauler and other International severe service...
Looks like fall is in the air and it’s time again for Trick or Treats. Of course, I always go for the treats. Here is a funny way to make special cookies that look like who? Why Dracula of course. This recipe only makes six cookies so you might want to double it. Or may I suggest you make cake balls and then dip them in the melted white bark candy. Should you decide to make cake balls with one of your favorite cake mixes, it makes around 30 cake balls. All you do is add a...
Orange County Farmer’s Market open Wednesday, Saturday The Orange County Farmers’ Market is open for the season on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7-10 a.m. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown. The following items are now available: eggplant, okra (red and green), purple hull peas, peppers (bell, banana & jalapeno), blueberries (frozen), blueberry juice, jams and jellies, fig preserves, pickled okra, salsa, chow-chow, local honey, fresh eggs, homemade bread, hou...
If anyone took the time to tabulate the number of false starts and defensive off-sides that occurred in the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans victories Sunday, they would have run out of fingers and had to finish counting on their toes. But for those fans—like myself—who enjoy rooting for both of our Lone Star State’s National Football League franchises, Sunday was an exciting and enjoyable day. The Cowboys looked sloppy and somewhat inept on offense, but the defense played as good as it did in the opening day upset victo...
As the Republican and Democratic National Conventions have come to a close, we are officially in election season. Between now and Election Day (Nov. 6), we will be inundated with attack ad after attack ad on why one particular candidate is better than the other. Each will tout their record, their plans, their reasons for why they believe they can move this country into an era of prosperity and greatness. Since the beginning of this Presidential election cycle, debates have been held, mud has been thrown, and names have been...
It’s time to put another one in the books for most of our local area high school football teams. Last Friday night brought light at the end of the tunnel temporarily for some, while others were on a bye week and still others continued right on down their successful paths. Coach Cornel Thompson and the West Orange-Stark Mustang (4-0) proved once again that they can handle the adversity and the scrutiny, all while continuing to live up to the expectations and standards that c...
Finally, after several weeks of budget workshops, the 2012-2013 budget for Orange County has been adopted. Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said it’s not over. “Because it is in the budget does not mean you’re going to be allowed to spend it.” He said all departments will continue to be reviewed throughout the year to keep a close eye on the budget. “There have been some revenue drops in various areas. We will be studying why they dropped the way they did.” Thibodeaux said they will be working on ways to get the revenue...
It was a typical Jasper Bulldog-West Orange-Stark Mustang scuffle this past Friday night and unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the Mustangs came up with the 17-7 win. Although the Mustangs fizzled in the last quarter of the game and allowed their would-be 83rd shutout to slip through their fingers in the last 58 seconds, the first three quarters were enough for them to walk away with the win. “I was real disturbed that we were not able to finish the game in Mustang manner and i...
“BUM” ORANGE’S TREASURE--BORN SEPT. 29, 1923 O.A. “Bum” Phillips was born Sept. 29, 1923 on John Street in Orange, Texas. “Bum.” the most popular and most well known native to ever come out of Orange County turns 89 years old on Saturday. All of Bums children were born in Orange, including son Wade, who started his coaching career at Stark High. He has been a longtime successful NFL coach and is presently defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. The Phillips family roots run deep in Orange County. Bum’s uncles were Sam...
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures become more tolerable it is plain to see that fall and hunting season are just around the corner. For local hunters, the first taste of hunting season came in the form of the opening of teal season which was followed shortly by the south zone opener for dove hunters. Wing shooters and waterfowlers aside, the most anticipated event here at home as well as all over the state will be the opening of deer season. On Sept. 29 the archery only season gets under way and another deer seaso...
The community is invited to celebrate the orchid, one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, Texas, from Oct. 6 - 13. At Shangri La, there will be daily tours of the Exhibition Greenhouses, classes and presentations highlighting the orchid, and a variety of orchids will also be available for purchase at Shangri La’s Garden Store. In addition to the events at Shangri La, both the Stark Museum of Art and The W...
Envision Granny from the “Beverly Hillbillies,” minus the moonshine, in overalls and living in the Texas-Louisiana’s swamps. That should give you a good idea of who Boo Murphy is. Jed Clampett could always rein Granny in, but nobody is gonna rein In Boo Murphy. She’s the cantankerous old woman that is the heroine in Sylvia Dickey Smith’s newest book “The Swamp Whisperer.” The unlikely heroine was introduced to readers in the last Sidra Smart mystery, “Dead Wreckoning.” Murphy,...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Sept. 24, and the morning of Sept. 25: Theft, 801 Rein Theft, 1503 6th St. Abandoning/Endangering a child, 110 Morris Burglary, 4040 IH-10 W. Traffic accident, 16th and Link Burglary, 3620 Hemlock Fraudulent activities, 4750 Meeks Burglary, 15 Byron Rd. Warrant service, Strickland and Camellia Public intoxication, FM 105 and S. Hwy. 87 Weapons offense, 611 Decatur Larceny from vehicle, 2425 N. 16th St. Traffic accident, FM 1130 near Old...
Paul Andrew Lawrence, Sr., 66, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mr. Lawrence was born Aug. 31, 1946, in Houston. He graduated from South Park High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division 54th Infantry for 4 years as a Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Lutenbacher. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Angelina Ann Lawrence; children, Paul Andrew Lawrence, Jr., Michelle Lawrence,...
The German poet, Berthold Auerbach, once wrote, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Jerry Nichols, 52, of Vidor, works as a security guard during the day. But, he performs with his band every chance he gets and when he steps on stage, it is like a whole different world. “There is no place that makes me any happier than being on stage,” Nichols said. “When I play music, its time to let my hair down and leave the problems behind.” Nichols never studi...
The Texas economy added 38,000 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in August, for a total of 259,500 nonfarm jobs added since last year. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 percent in August. The July rate was revised down from 7.2 to 7.1 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is down from 8.1 percent a year ago, and below the national unemployment rate in August of 8.1 percent. “A major component to Texas’ long-term economic development is consistent job growth, and that is exactly what we are seeing...
Families can enjoy a fun day at the theater Sunday when the “Man Who Planted Trees” returns to the Lutcher Theater. The tale from the 50s was adapted for the stage by Richard Medrington and performed by puppets. “It’s a classic parable about life,” said Medrington. “It’s about planting trees, but it’s more than that. Its how one man can make a difference by doing small things. It won’t necessarily make you rich or famous, but you can really change the part of the world you...
The Second Annual Bridge City Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 29 at the Bridge City Community Center on West Roundbunch Road. The event is put on by the Bridge City Historical Society. Admission to the festival is $l per person donation. The festival will expand this year and boast more than 15 food vendors, an expanded carnival, music stage with live bands, a dunking booth, a petting zoo and many other activities and games for kids, a silent auction, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts including jewelry, c...
The City of West Orange is now making plans for its annual “Holiday in the Park” festival. The festival will be a one-day event (10:00 A.M. - dusk) held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 and will be held in Seale-Alford Plaza, next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas). The goal of the festival committee is to have a home-town, community festival bringing in people to celebrate the holiday season. The event will have food booths, craft booths, children’s activities and local entertainment. Booth...
Only because it isn’t my cup of tea, I was very much surprised by the huge number of people that packed the Orange pubic launch and park on Simmons Drive to watch the boat races on the Sabine this weekend. I am not much on watching cars, horses or boats run around in circles, but everything from the live music to having to choose between brisket sandwiches or shrimp kabobs were enjoyable diversions. I had a front row parking spot at 11:00 Saturday morning only to find m...
It has been more than three years since Billy Harris, 71, of Orange was found dead at a residence located at 518-C Dupont Drive. Officers from the Orange Police Department were called to the small frame house in the Cove area in May 2009 after an acquaintance had found him dead on the floor facing kitchen area. The door was slightly ajar when they arrived at the scene and found the body and confirmed there were “no signs of life.” It was noted in the report there was both old...
Jasper County Troopers responded to a one vehicle traffic accident on County Road 16 in Buna shortly after noon Wednesday. According to the preliminary report, two minor children were being transported in a Nissan truck by their father, 32 year old, Steven Marks of Buna According to Marks, his 1 year old daughter and 2 year old son were occupying one seat and secured by a single seatbelt. While the vehicle was traveling down the roadway, the 1 year old fell out of the vehicle and was run over by Marks' vehicle. The 1 year...
Tuesday evening, at approximately 9:46 pm, police responded to the 600 block of Decatur in reference to criminal mischief and a weapons incident. Upon arrival, a woman told police that a man had been calling her all day about property that belonged to him that he had at the woman’s apartment. The man called the woman at around 9:24 pm, and she told him she was “around the corner, and for him to come over”. The woman told officer Christopher Cowart that when the man arriv...
