Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The first-year Bridge City schools superintendent looks into the future and sees more and more young people. To make sure the schools have room for them, Dr. Mike Kelly is proposing a building program that will not require any new tax dollars. He wants to add six classrooms at Bridge City Elementary and a new career and technical education building at Bridge City High School. "None of these projects have anything to do with new taxes," Dr. Mike Kelly says. "They would all be...
For at least the third time this year, a business owned by a City Hall insider has been awarded a high-dollar Economic Development incentive by the City of Orange. Everyone involved says there's nothing wrong with it. "We run it by our lawyers. We do everything by the book," Orange City Manager Mike Kunst said. "They're business owners, and just like anybody, they're trying to take advantage of an opportunity for an incentive." Any current or potential Orange business can...
Teams are positioning themselves for a run at district titles and the playoffs, and games this week will go a long way in helping resolve those questions with two huge matchups featuring four Orange County teams. To show how successful the 2021 football season has been thus far, all five Orange County teams have a combined record of 23-6 through seven weeks. The No. 4 ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (5-1, 3-0) will be on the road this week to face the feisty Orangefield...
The forty-first governor of Texas was Dolph Briscoe, who served from 1973-1979. Briscoe was a conservative Democrat and was elected at a time when Texas was still a one-party state. No Republican had been elected governor since the episode following the Civil War called Carpetbag government. Briscoe defeated Preston Smith who probably lost because of the largest scandal known to Texas: The Sharp’s Town Scandal. He was a congenial fellow; a multi-millionaire, a rancher who o...
WEIRD HOW SOME PREDICTIONS HAVE COME ABOUT Here’s one for the books. A couple of weeks ago I predicted a major upset on Oct. 9, between two big college football teams. Well, on Saturday, Oct. 9, I saw my prediction come true. The major prediction was Texas A&M upset victory over Alabama, at Kyle Field. In my prediction back in September, I didn’t name the teams; I didn’t want to jinks the Aggies. Here is something else, on my calendar I wrote that the score would be A&M-3...
My wife Susan informed me right in the middle of the high-scoring Texas-Oklahoma game that she was going to take her afternoon nap. “How can you leave such an exciting game like this?” I asked her. “Texas is going to lose,” came her reply. “How can you sit here in front of the television for over three hours cheering for the Longhorns and out of the blue say Texas will lose when it’s not even the fourth quarter and Texas has a comfortable 41-23 lead?” I asked completely pu...
This past weekend, our OJH Bobcats competed in the District Cross Country Meet at Claiborne Park. The Lady Bobcats were led by Christa Kyle, who was able to snag a medal in the ninth place slot. Strong performances from Braylie Moore, Tyia McKnight, Mollie Meyer, Johanna Lieby, and Maddison Trammell led the Lady Bobcats to a third-place finish in the district. Awesome job girls! The OJH boys were up next, and they were ready to compete for the district title. Seventh-grader,...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over ORANGEFIELD—The Mustangs “No-Name” defense had better be ready to stop the Bobcats’ potent ground game, because it is a good one. However, the ‘Stangs appear to have all their ducks in a row as they march toward another district championship. The winner of this intra-county fracas will have sole possession of first place in District 11-4A-II. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over VIDOR—It looks like the Battlin’ Bears are jumping out o...
Quentin Tarantino doesn't have anything on Orange. He may have written "Pulp Fiction" but, Margaret Toal said, "Orange has Pulp History." Mark Twain said, "Truth is stranger than fiction," and Orange's colorful past is certainly that. Last year the Pandemic canceled the Heritage House Ghost Walk, but it returns this year 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 with all new tales of Orange's checkered past. "Margaret Toal who serves as one of our board members was the driving force...
It has been nearly 50 years since the band Styx debuted upon the music world. Thankfully the band shows no signs of slowing down. Styx returns to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Friday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $75-$85 each and can be purchased online at www.goldennuggetlc.com or www.axs.com. This show is for ages 21 and older only and, in accordance with the governor of Louisiana's mandate, all guests are required to wear a facemask in all indoor spaces. The...
"Thy God whom thou serves continually, He will deliver thee." (Deut. 6:16) Mary Tyler Moore said something that was profound…simple but profound. She said, "No one gets out of here without dying." Obviously, she was right. Even in the rapture that we Christians just hope we are available for will have to go through a death experience…instantaneously, but none the less these bodies are going to have to be dropped behind and we put on a new body fit for heaven. In death for the...
The Orangefield High School Speech/Debate Team traveled to Saratoga, TX, to participate in the West Hardin Debate Clinic/Meet on October 9, 2021. Nineteen debaters competed in: • Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking • Novice Extemporaneous Speaking • Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate • Cross Examination Debate The following students earned medals: • Major Copeland, 10th grader, 1st place in Novice Extemporaneous Speaking • Brayden Burgess & Bryce Moore, 12 graders, 1st place in Cr...
Be sure to plan to spend the day with us on Saturday, November 6th at West Orange’s 20th Annual Holiday in the Park. The event is located at 2700 Western Ave and will be held from 9 am to 5 pm. We have been able to extend our booth registration deadline, as additional spaces have been added this year. So if you're interested in getting a booth for the festival, now's the time and if you have one of those fine classic cars or trucks and want to show it off to others, the Holiday in the Park car/truck show will be the place t...
The William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR chose to promote patriotism for their Day of Service to America by participating in the Bridge City National Night Out. Members, Jackie Huckabay, Katy Latiolais, Elberta Herman, Ann Rothering, and Brenda Herman distributed over 100 American flags and flag code brochures along with bookmarks, notepads, pens, fans, candy, and water....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October Student of the Month for Bridge City is Brad Brown. Brad is ranked 5 of 196 with a GPA of 4.7. Brad was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Maureen McAllister at the October coffee hosted by Re/Max, Candance Mulhollan Group. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield is Draven Crochet. Draven is ranked 12 of 138 with a GPA of 4.60. She was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Christy Khoury at the October coffee hosted by Re/Max, Candance Mulhollan Group. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Total Care has been named Business of the Month for October 2021. Maddison Bouget was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Elyse Thibodeaux at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Re/Max-Candace Mulhollan Group. The Board of Directors has chosen Total Care as Business of the Month for October 2021. Total Care has been there for our community, our staffs and...
Joseph Paul Patronella, 62, of Orange, passed away on October 2, in North Carolina. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, with a rosary service at 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on January 20, 1959, he was the son of John H. Patronella and Lyndia (Chapman) Patronella. Joe...
I am assuming it could best be compared to the weekend golfer that has already exceeded 100 strokes and is yet to even tee off on the 18th hole. His goal at that point has been lowered to simply finishing a miserable morning and selling his clubs. He then somehow magically birdies number 18 and suddenly can’t wait to play tomorrow! Larry Mosely asked if I would like to catch a few slot reds he’d found on the north end of the lake and he didn’t have to ask twice. Not surpr...
Randall B. Culp , 68, of Bridge City passed away on October 3, 2021 in Pt. Arthur, Tx. Born in Orange on December 4, 1952, Randy was the son of Thomas P. Culp and Evelyn Lillian (McKnight) Culp. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church-Orangefield where he taught Sunday School, facilitated Life Groups, as well as serving in other positions at the church. He was always eager to tell others about his hope in Christ. Randy enjoyed traveling with his family, woodworking...
Gladys Faye Martin, 95, of Orange, passed away on October 4, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on August 8, 1926, Gladys was the daughter of Vores Sonier and Emma Gladys (Reed) Sonier. She was a woman that al...
BCMS hosted the HJ Hawks in their home opener Thursday night. The 7th grade red team lost 24-6. The offense was led by Hudson Hoffman (touchdown run) and Bryce Breeden. The 7th grade team falls to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in district. The 8th grade red team defeated the Hawks 34-12. Four different players scored the five Cardinal touchdowns on the night. Slade Herman and Hunter Ford had touchdown receptions, while Austin Frederick and Abraham Munguia (2) had touchdown runs. The offensive and defensive lines did a great job...
Monday, our Lady Bobcats traveled to Little Cypress to take on the Lady Cubs. We had a phenomenal fanbase and appreciate all the encouragement brought by our Bobcat Family! The 7th-grade B-team started off the night with Jaelyn Leibold dominating the service line, delivering nine straight points to put the Cubs on their heels. Our Bobcats kept the pressure on them with the help of Kyleigh Sowell, who had great attacks, as well. Lainey Maricle, with her serves and successful back row attacks, proved to be too much for the...
Jayden A. Cannon and Kenleigh B. Leggett Frank D. Rogers and Alexi M. Valastro Jacob A. Lemoine and Brittnie R. Powell Craig H. Allen and Jana M. Stevens Gale E. Smith, Jr. and Kimberly A. Heath Nathan Harding and Shanna M. Trahan Jeren D. Clippa and Crystal A. Schmidt Tristan D. Galland and Chelsea R. LaPointe Joshua W. Finnefrock and Kristyn A. Davis Wesley W. Granger, Jr. and Jennifer J. Talcott Raul Martin, IV and China E. Burks Joseph W. Chandler, III and Sydney A. Koxlien Daniel E. Breland and Robbi Murphy Kodie J....
