Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Thursday evening at about 9:10 pm, Orange County Sheriff's Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Florence in Vidor in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 48 year old Steven Coutee of Vidor dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The person responsible for the shooting was till on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No charges or arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is still ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes ava...
The City of Pinehurst is proud to announce its participation in the GreenLight a Vet campaign. America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. GreenLight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-be...
Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4:19PM, officers from the Orange Police Narcotics Division, along with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Texas Rangers, executed a search warrant at 314 Bridal Wreath in Orange. Officers received information that the residents of the home were involved in methamphetamine distribution, and had solicited subjects to commit a murder for hire. An investigation was conducted and a search warrant for the residence was obtained, a...
Bottom row right to left, Elise Gravett, Kaylea Gravett, Kirra Jarrah; top row, Jaci Doucet, Angela Sherley, Sarah Kusek, Amiya LeBlanc. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all...
The Stallions hosted Hardin Jefferson for their final home games of the year. The combined B team kicked off the night tying the Hawks 6-6. Kaiden Berry scored the lone touchdown for the Stallions. Troy Boagni lead the defense making several tackles in the backfield along with Labarius Spraggins and Berry who each recovered a fumble. In the second game of the night the 7A team lost 12-0. The offense was lead by a solid rushing attack from Andre Thomas and Patick Mickey, but the stingy Hawk defense kept the Stallions out of...
Wanda L. Watkins, 99, of Orange, passed away Oct. 29, in Orange. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm, Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother David Abshire. Born in Kingman, Ks, March 27, 1916, Wanda Watkins was the daughter of Thomas Dyche and Mabel (Hall) Dyche. Wanda was a stay home mother who took care of her loving family....
St. Mary Catholic School celebrated Red Ribbon Week during the week of Oct. 26. Each day students and staff dressed up to promote “saying NO to drugs”. Staff and students wore all black attire one day to “Black out Drugs”....
Get your early bird discount of $10 off each child by going online to www.bcll.org to register today. Boys and girls ages 4-16 may play in baseball, softball, and challenge leagues. The early bird discount is being offered thru Dec. 31. From Jan 1-17, registration fees will increase to $100 first child, $50 second and third child, with the fourth child being free. After Jan. 17, a $20 late fee will apply. Tryouts begin in late January and opening weekend will be March 4-5, 2016. Coaches registrations are also being accepted...
Shirley Ann Cone, of Bridge City, passed away Oct. 27, in Beaumont. Funeral services, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the church. Shirley, born in Denton, Aug. 12, 1925, was a lifelong resident of Bridge City. She was a devoted...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is monitoring the weather forecast for Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected during the day on Saturday, and could linger into the evening hours. Some of these storms could be severe, with damaging winds or isolated tornadoes. Between 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible. Also, with a strong southerly wind, tides will run above normal, and we could see minor coastal flooding during high tides on Saturday....
Lamar University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology introduced a new online Masters of Public Health (MPH) program specializing in health disparities this fall. The program, which is entirely online, allows students of all types to earn a masters degree at their own pace. No classroom learning or on-campus attendance will be required for the students to complete the program. “Our program is mainly designed for working professionals—those who are already in their caree...
The annual Vidor Classic Christmas Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2-8 pm at Capital One Bank. There will be live entertainment from Na Na Sha from 5 pm-until. Official lighting of the Christmas tree by Miss Vidor will be at 6:30 pm. Food and craft vendors will be on hand and Christmas carols will be performed by Vidor ISD choirs. Classic car entry fee is a can of food, a new toy or a donation. The event is free. For more information, call the Vidor Chamber of Commerce at 769-6339....
Sidney Joseph LeBlanc, 67, of Orange, passed away Oct. 27, in Beaumont. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the son of the late Columbus LeBlanc and Ola Trahan LeBlanc. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jane Richard LeBlanc; sons, Joey Richard, Sr. and wife, Angela of Mauriceville, Micheal LeBlanc and wife, Kristen of LaGrange and daughter, Kimberly Richard and her significant other, Liz Whaley of Mauriceville; sister, Shirley...
