Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The district schedule did not start the way Little Cypress-Mauriceville wanted it to last week. The Bears must go on the road this week to play at Livingston against the Lions who have improved as the season moved into district. Little Cypress-Mauriceville played cross-county rival the Vidor Pirates to start the district. The Bears fell behind the Pirates early, came back to tie the game at the half, before being out played in the second half, and losing by a touchdown. Coach...
Seven games into the season West Orange-Stark is under .500 overall in the middle of district for the first time in many years. The Mustang will try to even their record in district and for the year when they play on Friday at home. The Mustangs opened the scoring last week on their first drive against the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns. Turnovers, missed tackles on the Longhorns' elusive quarterback, and other missed opportunities allowed Hamshire-Fannett to comeback and beat...
Ruby Faye Bonner, 84, of Orange, passed away on October 3, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Prentice Burks. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Hackberry, Louisiana, on November 4, 1937, she was the daughter of Eli and Anna Broussard. Ruby began working...
On Saturday, October 8, the OHS Speech/Debate team competed at a speech & debate clinic/meet at West Hardin High School. In Cross Examination Debate, winners are: 5th place - Gracie Cross & Leroy Bergeron 6th place - Colton Myers & Major Copeland 7th place - Calvin Kelly & Stone Fregia 8th place - Abby Slaughter & Gracie Bickham Sidney Holderman also competed in CX debate, without a partner, and won one round. In Lincoln Douglas Debate, Aiden Taylor placed 6th in the varsity...
Jan Brown, 71, of Groves, Texas, passed away on October 1, 2022, at her home in Groves. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Encounter Church in Groves. Officiating will be Pastor Brent Sparks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Encounter Church in Groves. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 24, 1951, she was the daughter of Fred Viator and...
(ORANGE, TX October 18, 2022)- The Southeast & Deep East Chapter of the American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to assist it in achieving its humanitarian mission to alleviate human suffering in times of personal and community crises. Since its founding by Clara Barton in 1881, the Red Cross has been a global leader in providing care, shelter and hope to individuals and communities in the face of emergencies. In addition to disaster preparedness and relief efforts, the...
Donald Chris Duhon, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2022, at his home in Orange. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 27, 1958, he was the son of Mabry Duhon and Verna (Simon) Duhon. Donald worked as a painter for many years. He was a...
Wesley United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th from 2 to 4 pm at the church located at 401 W. 37th Street in Orange. Bounce house, cupcake walk, games, food and fun for the whole family. Please join us....
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears and the Vidor Pirates played their opening district game on Friday night in Vidor. The Pirates played a near flawless second half to beat the Bears 36-29 at Ivan Croak Field. Little Cypress-Mauriceville (3-3, 0-1) used a late rally in the second quarter to tie the game. Vidor (3-3, 1-0) scored its first three possessions of the second half to take a two score lead from which the Bears could not comeback. The Pirates jumped to a 15-0 lead...
Frank David Claybar, 74, a lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Friday, October 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Sichko. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. David was born in Orange, Texas on February 27, 1948. He was the son of Marjorie and Lannie Claybar. David graduated with honors from...
Denny Griffin, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 23, 1969, he was the son of Rex Griffin and Carol (Calvert) Griffin. Denny worked as a welder for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors at Cow Creek and loved fishing. Denny also enjoyed watching...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats started the second half of their district volleyball schedule with two wins last week. The victories were against the Kirbyville Lady Wildcats and the Warren Lady Warriors. On Friday the Lady Bobcats won a tight match in four sets over Warren. Orangefield won the opening set 25-20 before dropping the second set 23-25. Two close sets followed with the Lady Bobcats taking both of them 25-22 and 26-24 to capture the match. Mackenzie Haley was a star...
The Bridge City Lady Cardinals continue to rule the roost in district volleyball action. The Lady Cardinals remained undefeated through their first eight matches. Last week Bridge City swept both the Silsbee Lady Tigers on Tuesday and the second place Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears on Friday. Coach Savanah DeLuna of the Lady Cardinals was surprised by her assistant coaches and the players with a special banner recognizing her more than one hundred wins as a volleyball...
Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes greeted their fellow high school students before school on Friday morning. They handed out candy with scriptures on it for homecoming....
Staff Sergeant Hansel and Sergeant First Class Hallberg in the U. S. Army visited Mr. Chevalier's English classes and presented the many benefits such as occupational and career enhancement opportunities, college funding, and the financial benefits of the Army. Each staff sergeant shared their life, military, and travel experiences. They also discussed with students their individual future plans. They encouraged students to explore and plan their futures even if it is not...
Students at Orangefield High School met for a time of prayer for the annual See You at the Pole event....
Orange, TX-- This week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) met with local superintendents from Orange County. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss education issues in preparation for the 88th Legislature which convenes in January. "The Legislature faces many challenges this session, and we cannot make good decisions unless we are listening closely to those we represent," said Nichols. "Education is and always will be one of the most important issues we face as a...
Shirley Dale LaChance, age 75 of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Service to honor Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Pine Island Cemetery, in Simpson, Louisiana. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Shirley was b...
Sharon Moore McCabe, age 55 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at her home. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home. Sharon was born on February 26, 1967 in Orange, Texas to parents, Avie Jean Welch Moore and William “Bill” Moore. She graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School and was of the Baptist faith. Sharon had a kind carefree spirit and was always rea...
Last night was Homecoming for the Junior High, as the Bobcats took on the Tarkington Longhorns for a three-game battle royale. First to take the field was the 7th and 8th grade combined team, and they were looking to get their first win of the year. Coach Coulter took over the reins of the offense, calling plays for the first time. Lynkon Delcambre was under center for the Bobcats. He led his troops up and down the field, picking up chunks of yardage on the ground, and...
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch Bridge City has served our community for over 50 years. We have been unable to have out Harvest Dinner for several years now. This year it will be held Wednesday, November 2, from 11A.M. till 2P.M. The dinners will remain $10 which will include turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce roll.dessert(and tea for those dining in). We have been waiting on the price of the turkeys. There has been a substantial...
Jerry Allen Ihle, 75, of Orange, passed away on October 1, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 29, 1946, he was the son of George Donald Ihle and Vera Francis Ihle. Jerry worked as an Ironworker for the Local Union #135. He was huge animal lover and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Jerry was also a bareback bull rider well into his fifties. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Ihle; parents,...
Hearing the word cancer brings many emotions as one starts the journey from one doctor to the next as a treatment plan is implemented. The cost can be overwhelming, even with insurance. Marvin Edwards was diagnosed with cancer during the late summer and is on that journey. He is waiting for the date for surgery which is just part of the treatment plan the doctors have selected for him. A plate lunch fundraiser is being held starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 110...
Thomas Anthony Donnaud, 72, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2022, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Weaver. Following the service, Masonic Rites will be performed by Buna Masonic Lodge #1095. Inurnment will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 29, 1950, he was the son of Ray...
Nathan Louis Caswell, Sr., 65, of Orange, passed away on September 27, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 26, 1957, he was the son of Cecil and Mary Caswell. Nathan was...
