Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The National Weather Service is continuing to monitor the rain forecast for the end of this week into the weekend. There is still considerable uncertainty with the timing and accumulation totals for this event. There should be no rain for the next three days, through Wednesday. The timing of a cold front to our northwest and a weak trough of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico will interact and increase the rain chances in our region, starting Friday and continue through the weekend. The exact timing and location of...
Bridge City Little League will be accepting online registration for the Spring 2016 season for boys and girls ages 4-16 for baseball, softball, and challenge leagues beginning on Nov. 1. Please go to www.bcll.org for more details and to register. An early bird discount of $10 off each child is being offered for those who register before year end. As of Jan. 1, registration will be $100 for first child, $50 for second and third, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a late fee will apply, so register early to save....
St. Mary Catholic School third graders were doing a lesson that involved planting and harvesting cabbage plants. Their teacher, Mrs. Leisa Miller, noticed silence as she was giving her lesson outside and noticed a beautiful scene. Her students gathered around the statue of the blessed mother Mary and knelt to say prayers on their own without guidance from an a adult. This gathering of prayers is one illustration of what St. Mary Catholic School instills in our...
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City has started their annual Durham-Ellis nut and products fundraiser. This fundraiser supports their music program, which provides scholarships to music major students at our colleges and universities. This year they are selling pecan halves 1 lb. bag for $8.75, pecan pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, walnut halves and pieces 1 lb. bag for $8.25, roasted cashews 1 lb. bag for $ 6.75, raw almonds 1 lb. bag for $6.50, trash mix 1 lb. bag for $ 3.50, hot and spicy peanuts 1 lb. bag for $...
Due to District 9-4 A rules, there will not be any away game ticket sales during the District football season. All tickets have to be purchased the night of the game at their gates.Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $2 for students. Gates normally open one hour before game time....
UPDATE - The breed of the dogs involved in the attack was Pitbull dogs. The actual cause of death for Tanner Smith has not been determined as the autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20. While it remains an open and active case until all results and facts are reviewed, it does not appear there will be any criminal charges. The dogs were in their fenced in domain where the attack occurred. PREVIOUS - Sunday, Oct. 18, at about 7:00 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office r...
Nylotis Goudeau was born March 15, 1926 in Douets Eddy, La., to Alexander and Bernice Bean. On May 15, 1954 she married Eugene Goudeau. Together, they had three daughters, Susie, Genia, and Velda. They settled in Orange, and have been members of the First United Pentecostal Church for over 49 years. Nylotis "Nylie" Goudeau passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 15, at The Meadows Nursing Home with family present. Nylie was a true lady with high morals that...
Pictured from left: Rick Thompson, TAC Legislative Liaison, Paul Sugg, TAC Legislative Director, Senator Robert Nichols, Angelina County Judge Wes Suiter. Today, State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was presented with the 'Friend of County Government' award by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for his work during the 84th Legislative Session. "Since entering the Senate, it has been my goal to work with local communities to help promote and preserve local...
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans in advance of the upcoming November election that Election Identification Certificates (EIC) are available year-round at all Texas driver license offices for individuals in need of proper identification required to vote. DPS will be deploying mobile stations to various locations across Texas; and alternate approved locations will be issuing EICs in select counties. Additionally, select driver license offices will...
Mauriceville Elementary First Grade - All A Samuel Aiden Barnes, Christian Rylee Best, Carson Michae Borel, Kendall Jane Braxton, Charles Lynn Brown, Blaine Douglas Chandler, Ethan Tyler Courmier, Keegan Garen Crochet, Jaxon Wade Daigle, Arelly Delafuente, Jace Robert Dillon, Ashtin Hunter Fountain, Emma Lynn Frisbee, Gunner Charles Fry, Brenden Kole Gallier, Nathaniel Lee Grutsch, Katherine Grace Guerra, Rebecka Annette Harris, Riley Nicole Heath, Sophia Grace Hutchison, Addison Grace Jackson, Brynlea Rae Johnson, Deeanna...
Individuals who are interested in working as a substitute teacher/aide/nurse/secretary must submit an online application from Oct. 19, through Dec. 11. No applications will be accepted after Dec. 11, no exceptions. A mandatory substitute inservice will be held at the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031, W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. Please be sure to print the appropriate substitute forms packet and bring completed to the inservice. Forms may be printed by going to the...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls Oct. 16, 17 and the morning of Oct. 18: Public intoxication, 2311 Hwy. 62 Aggravated assault, 509 Knox Ave. Warrant service, 911 7th St. Warrant servie, 201 8th St. Public service, 4080 IH-10 Warrant service, 1200 9th St. Criminal traffic violation, 600 Park Ave. Miscellaneous incidents, 703 Dupont Dr. Runaway, 201 8th St. Emergency commitment, 1608 Park Ave. Robbery/firearm, 4407 27th St./Relax Inn Theft, 310 37th St. Stolen vehicle, 248 Gypsy Ln. Pu...
A 38 year old Orange man was struck and killed as he rode a bicycle on Hwy. 12 in Orange County last night. According to DPS Trooper Stephanie Davis, Raymond Lamar Ross was legally riding his bicycle in the East bound shoulder shortly before 11:00 pm, when a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro driven by 39 year old Ralph Birdwell, of Vidor, passed another vehicle on the right, near Woodland Dr., striking Ross and killing him. Birdwell was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries,...
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Timothy Lawrence “Hippie Tom” Brooks will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Timothy was born in Orange, on Aug. 19, 1955 to Anna Ray Brooks and the late Len Brooks. Before moving to Orange, during his young years he lived with his...
Agnes Richard Morgan, 86, of Deweyville passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Agnes was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Crowley, La; she was the youngest of 14 children born to Alice and Alcee Richard. Agnes was an active and faith member of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville for more than 20 years. She worked as a nurse's aide at Jones Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and cooking for her family. Agnes was a loving mother,...
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Mark Anthony Breaux, 49, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, and a cash reward up to $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Breaux is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender, evading arrest/detention and probation violation. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Breaux has ties to Chambers County, including the city of Winnie, and Jefferson County. His criminal history in...
There was a great turnout for the annual Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17. There were 63 participants who will perform during the third quarter of this Friday night's football game at LCM High School. Cheer sponsors, Brandy Cricchio and Kayla LeBlanc want to say “thank you,” to everyone who helped and participated to make this year's clinic such a success....
Auditions for "Steel Magnolias" is set for Nov. 2, at 7:00 and Nov. 3, at 8:00. Auditions will be held at Orange Community Players, 708 West Division, Orange. Parts that are available are: Truvy Jones, 40ish. Owner of the beauty shop. Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, 19, Beauty shop assistant. Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, 25, prettiest girl in town. Ouiser (pronounced "Weezer") Boudreaux, 66ish. The parts of Clairee Belcher and M'Lynn Eatenton are pre-cast. The women in this play are witty...
