Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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A time and place where movers and shakers congregated and 'Spice Girls' waited on them... I came in on the tail end of the heydays of the famous Holland Hotel, where a person could get a bath and a shave for $1. Rooms had no phones, no television, no radio. It was a historic hotel in a small town, featuring a barber shop with eight chairs and two shoeshine stands. The chandeliered dining room had white linen tablecloths. The hotel was located on the exact spot that Orange's...
Terry Bussinge and Tosha Harrington of NVS Ink based in Orange County finished painting a cheerful sign at the Simmons Park across from the Orange Boat Ramp on Simmons Drive. The city of Orange in recent months, along with the Orange Lions Club, have sponsored the painting of murals around the downtown area giving an artistic look. NVS Ink did the city's first fresco at the Orange Public Library....
A building site that once drew fame to Orange with a local family business, is now housing a school and training center to produce more famous mechanical and technical-minded innovators. On Wednesday afternoon, Lamar State College Orange will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community at the new Electromechanical Technology Building. LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson is adding more subjects to train regional residents to get jobs in area industries. Students will be able to...
Raema Lyda, escorted by her father, Chris, was crowned 2023 Homecoming Queen for Bridge City High during ceremonies this past Friday on Moe Litton Field. Other seniors in the court were Ashley Hale, Carson Fall, and Holly Silveira. Hallie Bearden and Emily Black served as junior class representatives on the court, while Marleigh Boyd and Hudsyn Davis were the juniors. Freshmen were Clair Danks and Kenzie Fontenot....
Members of the Honey Bears dance team along with football players from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High volunteered to help the local dog rescue group sponsored by Traci James to entice adopters for pups in the Pinehurst Animal Shelter. Retired West Orange-Stark High teacher Lacey Gunn Hale donates her photography skills for James to show off shelter dogs. All the cities in the county have full shelters of grown dogs and puppies....
The Orange Lions Club Monday night paid tribute to longtime member Stump Weatherford by naming him as the first inductee to the Orange Lions Hall of Fame. His wife, Dayle Gunn Weatherford, was on hand to see him accept a plaque for the honor. Weatherford has held a variety of offices for Lions Club International in Orange and on regional, state, and national levels. He has volunteered hundreds of hours for the club's projects, including the local carnival and the Texas Lions...
The city of West Orange is preparing for the 22nd Annual Holiday in the Park and a few vendor spaces are still available. The event this year will be Saturday, November 4, at Seal-Alford Plaza next to city hall on Western Avenue. This will be the second year the festival will have a classic car show so people can look at restored vintage cars. Holiday in the Park features lots of vendors selling food, home decor, arts and crafts, and gifts. A lot of the items can help people...
Two decades ago, voters in the city of Orange approved adding a half-cent per dollar sales tax for economic development to help boost businesses to town. The longterm effort appears to be paying off. The city's income from sales taxes is up nearly 32 percent for the first nine months of the year with a total of $7.31 million so far compared to $5.55 million for the same period last year. The city's sales taxes for the month of July were up nearly 79 percent from July 2022,...
People living in the Orangefield area may be deciding whether to keep the non-profit Orangefield Water Supply Corporation or become a state water district. A town hall meeting was held Tuesday evening for discussion and a presentation on the differences. Water districts in the county are operated in West Orange, the Vidor area, and Mauriceville. Some rural areas are serviced by private water companies or individual wells. The state of Texas has separate rules and regulations...
Dear Orange County residents, It's been an honor serving as your Sheriff for the past four years, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Today, I stand before you to humbly ask for your vote once again, as we continue to build upon the progress we've made together. Throughout my tenure, we have achieved significant milestones and implemented positive changes that have transformed the Orange County Sheriff's Office like never before. Allow me...
Darren “Dagwood” Wilson, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 25, 1967, he was the son of John Lee Wilson and Jerry Gwen (Stewart) Wilson. Darren married Lisa on August 3, 1991, and had two wonderful sons Hunter and Tanner that he adored. He loved bow hunting, fishing, and baseball. Darren coached Little League Baseball for 13 years and was loved by many people and players he coached. He was a loving father, husband, and friend to many. Darren was a h...
Laura Kay Justice, 53, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will begin at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Port Neches Park Pavilion in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 16, 1969, she was the daughter of Roland Willis Kennedy, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Hunt) Stewart. Laura devoted her time to making sure her home and children were always taken care of. She loved her family deeply, especially...
Bridge City High School Class of 1988 has set October 13th & 14th for their 35 year class reunion. On Friday night we will go to the football game, be recognized, and meet up at the Rustic Saloon to visit. Then, on Saturday night is the main event at 7:00 pm, we will be at “The Hole”. It’s a Crawfish restaurant next to the Little League in BC that is a venue when it’s off season. It’s $25 per person. BYOB. Catered by Miss B’s, 80’s music, dancing, photo booth and more. We...
John Earl Adkins, Jr., 86, of Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Richland Hill, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 20,...
The district schedule started Friday night in Bridge City. The Cardinals fell to the state ranked Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns 42-7 at Larry Ward Stadium. The loss was the third straight for Bridge City (2-3, 0-1) after winning its first two games this season. Hamshire-Fannett (5-0, 1-0) remains unbeaten and should continue to be state ranked after the convincing victory by the Longhorns. The underdog Cardinals came out much better in the first quarter than they did last week ag...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats are in the thick of the playoff hunt in their volleyball District 22-3A. The Lady Bobcats are 4-1 and trail first place Anahuac by one game in the standings. Orangefield split its two matches last week. The Lady Bobcats lost to the always tough Hardin Lady Hornets on Tuesday before winning a thriller on Friday at Buna in five sets to move into a second place tie with the Lady Cougars. Hardin lost the week before to Buna and took their revenge out o...
The Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears volleyball team won three straight district matches entering this week's action. LCM was 3-1 before its match on Tuesday night of this week. The Lady Bears traveled to Lumberton on Tuesday, September 19, for a big district match. LCM came away with a thrilling five-set win. LCM Coach Jonathan Snipes said Lumberton played really well with a good game plan that helped the Lady Raiders win the first set convincingly 25-12. The Lady Bears...
The Bridge City Lady Cardinals continue to fly high atop the district volleyball standings. The Lady Cardinals are 4-0 entering this week's action. Bridge City won both of its matches last week. Tuesday was a great five-set win for the Lady Cardinals over the Vidor Lady Pirates. Vidor took the first set 25-23 before Bridge City won the next two sets 25-15 and 25-8 to take the lead. The Lady Pirates grabbed the fourth set 25-22 to force the deciding fifth set which the Lady...
Donald Gregory “Greg” Stanley, 62, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will take place at 12:45 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2023, at Brookeland Cemetery in Brookeland, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24...
Jennifer Ann Brown Burleigh, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Focused Care Nursing Facility in Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held beginning at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas on December 28, 1946, Jennifer was the daughter of William Pate “Buster” Brown Jr. and Willie Pearl Thibodeaux. She spent her childhood attending Little Cypress School where she graduated a...
Rodney Earl Bellett, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on January 15, 1947, he was the son of James Chester Bellett and Marie (Sexton) Bellett. Rodney proudly...
Sandra Ruth Dobranski, age 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 and is resting peacefully . A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. A visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Sandra was born in Orange, TX and was a 1960 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School. She later met Robert Dobranski while he was serving in the Navy stationed at the Orange Naval Base. They...
Anthony Joseph Lucia, Jr. 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1956, he was the son of Anthony Joseph Lucia, Sr. and Josie Sherville Lucia. Growing up Anthony was a very determined worker. His first job at the age of 16 was delivering the paper on his motorcycle, but only on the most pretty days. Now, on days the weather was bad, you can best bet he was dragging his...
Frankie Lonadier, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, at her home. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on June 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. Frankie married Aurbin Earl Lonadier in 1948 and settled in Bridge City to...
Barbara Ann Hill, age 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Lumberton, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. Barbara lived in Orange for 70 years. She was a cook for Zacks in Orange before she worked for Market Basket, in the deli. She was strong in her Christian faith. When she wasn’t working, she loved taking pictures and going to concerts. Barbara loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. S...
